Pharmacology for Physiotherapists Course
This course provides physiotherapists with essential pharmacology knowledge to enhance patient safety and treatment efficacy by understanding medication impacts and collaborating with healthcare teams.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips physiotherapists with practical knowledge on how common medications like NSAIDs, ACE inhibitors, metformin, SSRIs, and over-the-counter sedatives affect treatment. You will learn to identify warning signs, modify exercises and hands-on methods, schedule sessions around medication times, 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
- Planning treatments 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 refer patients promptly 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 effectively to make a difference.
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