Pharmacology for Physiotherapists Course
This course provides physiotherapists with foundational pharmacology knowledge to integrate medication effects into rehabilitation, covering common drugs for musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and metabolic conditions to improve patient safety and care outcomes.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips physiotherapists with essential knowledge on how medications influence patient care, focusing on common drugs like NSAIDs, ACE inhibitors, metformin, SSRIs, and over-the-counter sedatives. Participants will learn to identify potential risks, modify rehabilitation approaches accordingly, schedule treatments around medication timings, inform patients about adverse effects, utilise pharmacological resources effectively, and collaborate seamlessly with prescribing doctors to enhance overall patient safety and treatment efficacy in managing conditions such as osteoarthritis, diabetes, hypertension, and persistent pain.
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Develop skills
- Develop treatment plans that account for medications affecting blood pressure, blood sugar, and pain relief.
- Master screening for drug-related risks, recognising warning signs and side effects to ensure prompt referrals.
- Gain in-depth understanding of key musculoskeletal drugs including NSAIDs, SSRIs, metformin, and ACE inhibitors for secure rehabilitation practices.
- Enhance abilities to counsel patients on medication risks using straightforward and applicable explanations.
- Improve communication with healthcare professionals by accurately documenting and conveying information to prescribers.
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