Pharmacotherapy and Rehabilitation Treatment Considerations

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Educator PHYSIOPEDIA PLUS

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Method Computer-Based Training

Course overview

Pharmacology studies medications and drug action principles while pharmacotherapy involves using medications to treat diseases and manage symptoms in clinical settings. Rehabilitation professionals should understand patient medications and their effects on physiology and function as all medications carry risks of side effects and interactions that could affect therapy participation. This knowledge is increasingly important as rehabilitation professionals assume primary care roles and assess patient function over time. This course introduces pharmacological concepts and foundational pharmacotherapy knowledge discussing potential side effects of medications commonly encountered in rehabilitation settings. This course aims to provide an overview of pharmacological concepts and principles for rehabilitation professionals and discuss common classes of medications used by patients in rehabilitation settings.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

2.5h Category A activity related to clinical coursework

Physical Therapy Assistant

2.5h Category A activity related to clinical coursework

Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

2.5h General

Physical Therapist Assistant

2.5h General

Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice

Physical Therapist

2.5h General

Physical Therapist Assistant

2.5h General

Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

2.5h Physical Therapy Continuing Education

Physical Therapist Assistant

2.5h Physical Therapy Continuing Education

Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

2.5h CE Related to the Practice of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist Assistant

2.5h CE Related to the Practice of Physical Therapy

Michigan Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

2.5h Approved General PDR

Physical Therapist Assistant

2.5h Approved General PDR

Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

2.5h Certified Activity directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy

Physical Therapist Assistant

2.5h Certified Activity directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy

North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

2.5h Continuing competence directly related to physical therapy

Physical Therapist Assistant

2.5h Continuing competence directly related to physical therapy

Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

2.5h Professional Development Course Work/Activities

Physical Therapist Assistant

2.5h Professional Development Course Work/Activities

South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

2.5h Certified Activities

Physical Therapy Assistant

2.5h Certified Activities

US Virgin Islands Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

2.5h Category A CCUs

Physical Therapist Assistant

2.5h Category A CCUs

Disclosure statements

No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.