DPT 640 - Pharmacology for the Physical Therapist

3 credit(s)
This course addresses basic concepts and principles of pharmacology as applied to the typical patients undergoing rehabilitation treatment. An understanding of pharmacological agents used in modern medicine is important to the practice of physical therapy. Pharmaceutical agents can have important synergistic effects with rehabilitation treatments or can cause untoward effects that may interfere with treatment. Topics include drug administration, absorption, distribution, metabolism, sites and mechanisms of action, toxicity, and major categories of drugs seen by the physical therapist. Case studies will be used to evaluate the scientific evidence in evaluating the use and effectiveness of pharmacological intervention.
Prerequisite(s): Physical therapy major.

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