Rolling Admission, Online
Online, Self-directed, rolling admission
Start any time. Online - Self-Paced.
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This course provides an understanding of the pharmacologic principles of commonly prescribed medications and the impact of such principles on patient management within the context of a physical therapist’s practice. Content on pharmacodynamics includes specific indications for use, mode of action, safety profile, and rehabilitation considerations of commonly prescribed medications. The relationship between commonly prescribed medications and the cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, urogenital, rheumatologic, and integumentary system are discussed.
Course Objectives/Outcomes
By the end of the course, a successful learner will be able to:
- Reflect on why pharmacology is relevant to physical therapy practice.
- Define pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacogenomics, liberation, absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion.
- Describe the mechanism of action for medications that are commonly prescribed to people who are attending physical therapy.
- Discuss drug interactions, dosing, and therapy considerations for medications that are commonly prescribed to people who are attending physical therapy.
- Identify factors that may impact a physical therapy plan of care by evaluating a patient’s medication profile.
Applicability
Essentials of Pharmacology has been approved for 14.25 continuing education hours by PTPN, which is an organization recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California to approve courses for continuing education competency hours. If you have questions or concerns, please contact PTPN 800-766-7876 and ask for the Quality Assurance Department or CEO.
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Why EIM
We’re reimagining health care education that takes you to the next next level. With learning that takes place where you are, evidence-based practice, and better outcomes for your patients, our education is transformative. That’s why EIM.
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This is a fast paced course which will give you an overview of medications we often encounter in our clinic. You will need to set aside time to really learn and remember all the mechanisms, characteristics of these medications.
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This is a great course to improve knowledge on medications. It is broad enough to cover everything that I see as a practitioner.
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