Pharmacology for Rehabilitation Specialists
Presented by Rehab Connections
Description
Many patients being referred to therapy are taking prescription and/or
over-the-counter medications. Although many of these medications are
directly related to their rehabilitation therapy diagnosis, some may not
be. What should you know about clinical pharmacology to manage them
effectively? We will explore the critical aspects of pharmacology
including the principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics as well
as how to apply these concepts to all drug classifications. We also
will discuss specific concepts of the Pharmacology of the Central Nervous
System and Autonomic Nervous system, as well as Pharmacology of the
peripheral system. This course will provide clinicians with the
information on the effect of drug actions on the major body systems,
including mechanisms of therapeutic and adverse drug effects, problems
involving drug interaction, and variables that modify drugs’ effects.
Special consideration will be given to many of the drugs most commonly
used in treating cardiovascular and neuromusculoskeletal disorders. Using
case reports, we will discuss specific effects that have an impact on the
rehabilitation management of patients and clients.
Course presenter is a co-author of this popular book
Instruction level: Various
CE contact hours: 15.5 (IL) *** Duration: 13.0 hours
Intended audience: PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs, ATs
Objectives
By the completion of the course the participant will be able to:
- Describe the primary pharmacokinetic factors involved in drug therapy (drug administration, absorption, distribution, interaction, and elimination).
- Describe the primary methods of enteral and parenteral drug administration and the pharmacokinetic properties of each.
- Explain how altered pharmacokinetics may lead to a decrease or an increase in drug effects, and how these effects may be recognized in patients/clients receiving therapy.
- Describe the concepts of psychological and physical dependence, tolerance, withdrawal, receptor, sensitivity, and cross-tolerance.
- Identify the general categories, mechanisms of action, risk-benefit ratio, and implications on physical therapy and occupational interventions for the pharmacological agents routinely prescribed for conditions involving the cardiovascular, neuromuscular, endocrine, pulmonary, and central nervous systems.
- Identify the possible effects of various drug actions on the effectiveness of physical therapy and occupational therapy interventions and functional outcomes.
IMPORTANT! 2-3 days prior to the CE event,
you will receive your CE materials and Zoom registration link by email. This gives you the
opportunity to preview, download or print, save, and refer back to the
information at any time. If you do not receive your CE material
please contact us before the day of the course or workshop.
Presenter
- Suzanne L. Tinsley PhD, PT, NCS
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Dr. Tinsley, PhD, PT, NCS received her Master's in Physical Therapy
from Texas Woman's University in 1986 and her PhD in Neuropharmacology
from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport in
1999. She is an Associate Professor in the Departments of
Rehabilitation Sciences and of Neurology at Louisiana State
University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport. In 2017, she was named
the first Richard C. Parks Endowed Professor in Neurological
Rehabilitation by LSU Health. Dr. Tinsley teaches medical
pharmacology and Neuroscience in the School of Allied Health
Professions. Dr. Tinsley is a Board Certified Neurologic Physical
Therapist. She has presented both internationally and nationally as
well as numerous continuing education seminars on the topics of
pharmacology and neurologic rehabilitation. She has served on the
ABPTS Academy of Content Experts. Dr. Tinsley has published in the
area of pharmacology and rehabilitation and is an author of a
pharmacology textbook for McGraw-Hill Publishing. She has an active
clinical practice in the area of neurological rehabilitation as well
as an active clinical research agenda. Dr. Tinsley has been honored
as a Visiting Scholar at the renowned Valens Rehabilitation Clinic
in Valens, Switzerland.
Location
Location
Rehab Connections
Physical Therapy
and
Education and Training Center
14901 S. Founders Crossing, Homer Glen, IL 60491
Phone: (708) 301-9933
Friday
Registration: 7:30 am - 8:00 am
Course: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday
Registration: 7:30 am - 8:00 am
Course: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tuition: $495
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Seating is limited. Please register
early!
Rehab Connections reserves the right to modify the content
and the scheduled speakers when circumstances are beyond
our control.
Rehab Connections is an approved continuing education
sponsor through the State of Illinois; PT License No: 216-000101
Cancellations:
Registration fee, less a $50 administration fee per
session, is refunded if notice of cancellation is received
more than 10 days in advance of the CE event. Cancellations made less than 10 days in advance
of the CE event date forfeit the entire tuition fee. Tuition can be transferred to another
individual or another CE event, one time only. No transfer, refund or credit will be given for
cancellation 3 days or less before the CE event, or when handouts or other CE event materials are available electronically,
including but not limited to emailed or downloadable pdf documents.
All unapplied transfers and credits
will expire September 26, 2026.
Rehab Connections reserves the right to cancel the CE event
up to one week prior to the CE event. Rehab Connections will
not be responsible for any charges incurred by the
registrant due to the cancellation of the CE event, other
than the CE event tuition.
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