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Instructional Level: Intermediate

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Dr. Morgan Rotella, PT, DPT
Andrew Hogdon

Optimizing Patient Care with Advanced Pharmacological Knowledge

Optimizing Patient Care with Advanced Pharmacological Knowledge

2 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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Description:

Course release date: 10/7/2024

Course Overview

This course provides an in-depth exploration of pharmacology principles, drug classifications, and their implications for therapeutic practice. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of how various medications affect the body, the importance of medication management, and the collaborative role of healthcare professionals in optimizing patient outcomes. This intermediate-level course is designed for allied health professionals. It covers essential topics such as drug development, federal drug regulations, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and specific pharmaceutical categories relevant to rehabilitation therapy settings. By the end, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to integrate pharmacological considerations into their therapeutic interventions, ensuring safe and effective patient care.

Full Course Description
Course release date: 10/7/2024Course OverviewThis course provides an in-depth exploration of pharmacology principles, drug classifications, and their implications for therapeutic practice. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of how various medications affect the body, the importance of medication management, and the collaborative role of healthcare professionals in optimizing patient outcomes. This intermediate-level course is designed for allied health professionals. It covers essential topics such as drug development, federal drug regulations, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and specific pharmaceutical...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

This course provides an in-depth exploration of pharmacology principles, drug classifications, and their implications for therapeutic practice. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of how various medications affect the body, the importance of medication management, and the collaborative role of healthcare professionals in optimizing patient outcomes. This intermediate-level course is designed for allied health professionals. It covers essential topics such as drug development, federal drug regulations, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and specific pharmaceutical categories relevant to rehabilitation therapy settings. By the end, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to integrate pharmacological considerations into their therapeutic interventions, ensuring safe and effective patient care.

Learning Outcomes

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

  • Analyze the U.S. federal law regarding pharmaceuticals 
  • Categorize drug classifications and mechanisms 
  • Distinguish the fundamental pharmacodynamic physiology and pharmacokinetic processes 
  • Differentiate components of MTM and recognize the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in reducing medication errors 
  • Distinguish importance of integrating pharmacological principles into multidisciplinary care to enhance patient occupational and functional outcomes 
  • Assess how to appropriate education patients on medication use, side effects, and adherence

 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

This course provides an in-depth exploration of pharmacology principles, drug classifications, and their implications for therapeutic practice. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of how various medications affect the body, the importance of medication management, and the collaborative role of healthcare professionals in optimizing patient outcomes. This intermediate-level course is designed for allied health professionals. It covers essential topics such as drug development, federal drug regulations, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and specific pharmaceutical categories relevant to rehabilitation therapy settings. By the end, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to integrate pharmacological considerations into their therapeutic interventions, ensuring safe and effective patient care.

Learning Outcomes

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

  • Analyze the U.S. federal law regarding pharmaceuticals 
  • Categorize drug classifications and mechanisms 
  • Distinguish the fundamental pharmacodynamic physiology and pharmacokinetic processes 
  • Differentiate components of MTM and recognize the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in reducing medication errors 
  • Distinguish importance of integrating pharmacological principles into multidisciplinary care to enhance patient occupational and functional outcomes 
  • Assess how to appropriate education patients on medication use, side effects, and adherence

 

Disclosures:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology

AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 11177. This Distance Learning-Independent course is offered at 0.2 CEUs, Intermediate, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.


Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Athletic Training: 2 Hours
Occupational Therapy: 2 Hours
Physical Therapy: 2 Hours
Speech-Language Pathology: 2 Hours
Pharmacy: 8 Hours

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

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:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology

AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 11177. This Distance Learning-Independent course is offered at 0.2 CEUs, Intermediate, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.


Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Athletic Training: 2 Hours
Occupational Therapy: 2 Hours
Physical Therapy: 2 Hours
Speech-Language Pathology: 2 Hours
Pharmacy: 8 Hours

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

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.