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

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips physiotherapists with practical knowledge to create safer and more effective treatment plans for patients taking common medications like NSAIDs, ACE inhibitors, metformin, SSRIs, and over-the-counter sedatives. You will learn to identify warning signs, adjust exercises and hands-on techniques, schedule sessions around medication timing, inform patients about side effects, utilise drug information resources, and collaborate effectively with doctors to improve patient care.
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Develop skills
- Planning treatments with medication in mind: adjust exercises based on blood pressure, blood sugar, and pain relief drugs.
- Screening for drug safety: identify risks, side effects, and make quick referrals when needed.
- Understanding key pharmacology for musculoskeletal conditions: learn about NSAIDs, SSRIs, metformin, and ACE inhibitors for safer rehabilitation.
- Counselling patients: explain medication risks using simple, everyday language.
- Communicating with other health professionals: record details and contact prescribers to make a real difference.
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