Pharmacology for Physiotherapists Course
This course provides physiotherapists with essential knowledge of pharmacology to integrate medication considerations into rehabilitation practices, ensuring patient safety and treatment efficacy.

4 to 360 hours of flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What Will I Learn?
Pharmacology for Physiotherapists Course equips you with practical skills to create safer, more effective treatment plans for patients on common medications like NSAIDs, ACE inhibitors, metformin, SSRIs, and over-the-counter sedatives. You will learn to identify red flags, modify exercise and manual therapy approaches, schedule sessions around medication timing, inform patients about side effects, utilise drug databases, and liaise effectively with prescribing doctors to enhance clinical results.
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Develop Skills
- Medication-aware treatment planning: adjust exercises based on blood pressure, glucose, and pain medications.
- Drug safety screening: identify red flags, side effects, and make prompt referrals.
- Core MSK pharmacology: understand NSAIDs, SSRIs, metformin, and ACE inhibitors for safer rehabilitation.
- Patient counselling skills: explain medication therapy risks in straightforward, practical terms.
- Interprofessional communication: record and correspond with prescribers effectively.
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