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Course Description

This seminar will provide a road map to assist the professional who is interested in becoming a private practitioner. It will examine the decisions necessary to build a strong foundation for a successful business. Many new businesses fail because the owner failed to develop a strong business plan. Resources will be identified that will assist in writing a business plan, determining an appropriate business structure and developing a list of important questions to ask your business consultants. Referral sources, marketing and determining a fee structure will be addressed.

Course Requirements:
  • Computer with internet and working speakers/sound are required for this course.
  • Course must be completed within 30 days of activation (activate course within 6 months of purchase).
  • An online multiple-choice quiz (80% passing score) and submission of an online evaluation form are required for successful completion.
  • A certificate of completion will be available to print immediately after course is successfully completed.
  • SLPs - ASHA CEUs may be obtained by completing the online ASHA form and checking the "Report to ASHA" box.

AOTA Classification Codes
Professional Issues: Administration & Management, Legal, Legislative & Regulatory Issues, Supervision

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify appropriate business structures
  • Identify appropriate resources to assist with business plan development
  • Discuss advantages/disadvantages of becoming an insurance provider
  • Determine pricing of services
  • Identify competition and what may drive business to you
  • Determine appropriate referral sources
15 Minutes
Private Practice Intro
15 Minutes
Resources and References
15 Minutes
Trouble Shooting and Business Plan
15 Minutes
Business Plan
15 Minutes
Marketing
15 Minutes
Office
15 Minutes
Pricing
15 Minutes
Exam

Delivery VIA:

  • Online - This course is offered in an online, on demand format.

Contact hours pre-approved for:

  • 2.0 Hours
  • CIAO is an ASHA Approved Provider #AAWA (0.2 ASHA CEUs) bubble sheet required
  • CIAO is an AOTA Approved Provider #4119 (0.2 AOTA CEUs)
  • This course meets requirements for NBCOT (2 PDUs)
  • As an IACET Authorized Provider, CIAO offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard
  • CIAO is authorized by IACET to offer 0.2 CEUs for this program
  • CIAO is an Illinois Approved Provider for PT/PTA Continuing Education
  • CIAO is recognized as an Approved Provider for PT/PTAs by the NYSE Dept State Board for PT
  • This activity is provided by the Texas Board of PT Examiners Accredited Prov #2202009#TX
  • This activity meets continuing competence requirements for PT/PTA license renewal in TX
  • The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE
  • Approved for:
  • 2.0 Hours PT/PTAs in AR, IL, NY, TX(2CCUs)
  • 2.0 Hours OT/COTAs in FL (CE Broker #20-386635)

The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.


CIAO is recognized on the NBCOT Provider Registry (meets PDU requirements for NBCOT)


This course is offered for 0.20 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Related area).


Reviews

"Excellent seminar! As a long term PRN practitioner, this was relevant, timely and helpful in assisting me in determining a future direction for my personal business."

- Cuyahoga Falls, OH / Dec 2018

"Great informative course. A lot of great information. "

- Euless, TX / Dec 2017

"Instructor provided information and assessment tools in order to make daily decisions make business profitable."

- DILLON, SC / Dec 2017

"Denise, thank you for advice from your experience. CIAO, thank you for offering this course."

- Johns Creek, GA / Jan 2017

"Great course that offers an array of information for those clinicians interested in starting their own business. Thank you!"

- Lockport, IL / Jan 2016

"Excellent overall. However, a little confusing in the beginning. I thought this was going to be a video course, but it was slides - which is fine, just caught me off guard and was a bit confusing."

- Lakewood Ranch, FL / May 2015