OPT 8229 Professional Optometric Practice IV
Strategies in the development of an effective and profitable contemporary practice of optometry while providing the highest level of care to patients. Emphasis will be placed on private practice planning and research leading to new practice locations or opening a new practice. Developing business and marketing plans. Contract negotiations. Budget development and management. Financial control systems. The use of financial statements. Employment planning and human resource utilization. Job interviewing and labor laws. Compensation and benefit packages. Preparing job descriptions. Employee contracts and employment arrangements. Practice modalities and earning potentials.
Offered
Spring