Pharmacology for Physiotherapists Course
This course equips physiotherapists with essential pharmacology knowledge to enhance patient safety and treatment efficacy when managing clients on common medications.

4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
Pharmacology for Physiotherapists Course provides you with practical skills to create safer, more effective treatment plans for clients taking common medications such as NSAIDs, ACE inhibitors, metformin, SSRIs, and over-the-counter sedatives. Learn to identify red flags, modify exercise and manual therapy techniques, schedule sessions around dosing times, inform clients about side effects, utilize drug databases, and collaborate effectively with prescribing physicians to improve clinical results.
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Develop skills
- Medication-aware treatment planning: adjust exercise based on blood pressure, glucose, and pain medications.
- Drug safety screening: identify red flags, side effects, and refer promptly.
- Core musculoskeletal pharmacology: understand NSAIDs, SSRIs, metformin, and ACE inhibitors for safer rehabilitation.
- Patient counselling skills: explain medication therapy risks in clear, practical terms.
- Interprofessional communication: document and correspond with prescribers effectively.
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