Pharmacology Seminar (CPE 9 501)

Term: 2012-2013 Academic Year Fall

Faculty

Description

Topics will include general concepts of pharmacology as applicable to physical therapy, discussion of the classes of commonly used drugs in patients that present to physical therapy practices, including:
a) Therapeutic effects
b) Side effects
c) Clinical uses; and
d) Contraindications
We will also present case examples of drug effect and their impact on physical therapy practice, and strategies for communications of the therapist?s concerns to the physician.