Pharmacology for Physiotherapists Course
This course provides essential pharmacology knowledge tailored for physiotherapists, focusing on common medications to enhance patient safety and treatment efficacy in rehabilitation settings.

from 4 to 360h 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'll learn to identify red flags, adjust exercise and manual therapy techniques, schedule sessions around dosing times, inform patients about side effects, utilise drug databases, and liaise effectively with prescribing doctors for improved clinical results.
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Develop skills
- Medication-aware treatment planning: adjust exercise based on blood pressure, glucose, and pain medications.
- Drug safety screening: identify red flags, side effects, and refer promptly.
- 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 contact prescribers effectively.
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