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Instructional Level: Intermediate

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Claudia Phillips, LMT

Introduction to Pharmacology for Massage Therapists

Introduction to Pharmacology for Massage Therapists

4 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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Description:

This course is intended for all manual therapists that use massage as part of their practice. It gives a general outline to the contraindications, precautions, and considerations connecting medications and massage therapy. The course informs the therapist with pertinent information about pharmaceuticals that can interact with their treatment in an easy understand layout.   

Full Course Description
This course is intended for all manual therapists that use massage as part of their practice. It gives a general outline to the contraindications, precautions, and considerations connecting medications and massage therapy. The course informs the therapist with pertinent information about pharmaceuticals that can interact with their treatment in an easy understand layout.   

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This course is intended for all manual therapists that use massage as part of their practice. It gives a general outline to the contraindications, precautions, and considerations connecting medications and massage therapy. The course informs the therapist with pertinent information about pharmaceuticals that can interact with their treatment in an easy understand layout.   

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to:

  • Identify the interaction between massage therapy and common medications.
  • Review categories and administration of medications.
  • Define contraindications and modifications of medications. 
  • Review effects of massage strokes. 
  • Define basics of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics.
  • Identify common herbal supplements and vitamins.
  • Review drug categorization and preparation.
  • Identify the social dynamics and availability of massage versus medication.

 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This course is intended for all manual therapists that use massage as part of their practice. It gives a general outline to the contraindications, precautions, and considerations connecting medications and massage therapy. The course informs the therapist with pertinent information about pharmaceuticals that can interact with their treatment in an easy understand layout.   

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to:

  • Identify the interaction between massage therapy and common medications.
  • Review categories and administration of medications.
  • Define contraindications and modifications of medications. 
  • Review effects of massage strokes. 
  • Define basics of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics.
  • Identify common herbal supplements and vitamins.
  • Review drug categorization and preparation.
  • Identify the social dynamics and availability of massage versus medication.

 

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Contact Hours: 4 contact hour in length (check your state’s approval status in the state-specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience:  Massage Therapists and Massage Therapy Assistants 

Criteria for Completion: A score of 75% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 75% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by visiting our Contact Us page (https://www.homeceuconnection.com/contact-us/) or by using the chat functionality. 

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial- Claudia Phillips is employed and receives a salary. She receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

TEXT COURSES

Text courses are viewed on your web browser if the online version is purchased, or sent via mail if the physical copy is purchased.

Contact Hours: 4 contact hour in length (check your state’s approval status in the state-specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience:  Massage Therapists and Massage Therapy Assistants 

Criteria for Completion: A score of 75% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 75% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by visiting our Contact Us page (https://www.homeceuconnection.com/contact-us/) or by using the chat functionality. 

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial- Claudia Phillips is employed and receives a salary. She receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

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