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

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 using common medications like NSAIDs, ACE inhibitors, metformin, SSRIs, and over-the-counter sedatives. You will learn to identify warning signs, modify exercises and hands-on techniques, schedule sessions around medication timing, inform patients about side effects, utilise drug information resources, and liaise effectively with doctors to improve patient care outcomes.
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Develop skills
- Treatment planning with medication in mind: adjust exercises based on blood pressure, blood sugar, and pain relief drugs.
- Screening for drug safety: identify risks, adverse reactions, and make quick referrals when needed.
- Key pharmacology for musculoskeletal conditions: understand NSAIDs, SSRIs, metformin, and ACE inhibitors for safer rehabilitation.
- Skills in advising patients: discuss medication risks using simple, everyday language.
- Communication across professions: record and contact prescribing doctors effectively.
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