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Pharmacology
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Pharmacology
for Therapists
Item Number: 1000
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Hours: 30
Price: $169
AOTA
Category 1
Advanced
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Pharmacology by
definition is the study of how chemical
substances affect living tissue and how
these substances bind to receptors to affect
normal function.
This course is a new text that is
written specifically for therapists.
It includes valuable detailed
information on various disease processes,
and then introduces how these chemical
agents affect the body either beneficially
or adversely at the cellular and organ
level. Added
bonus in this book is the special
application section entitled
"therapeutic concerns" at the end
of each section.
A must read and valuable reference
guide for all therapists working in the
field. The author is both a PT and an OTR with a PhD in pharmacology.
Available by Mail
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Cardiovascular Pharmacology for Rehab
Specialists
Item Number: 1003
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Hours: 5
Price: $65
TX
OT Type 1
AOTA
Category 1
Advanced
Available
Feb 09
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This course specifically covers
cardiovascular drugs.
A review of the autonomic system is
discussed and how it relates to cardiac
function.
The major cardiac pathologies covered
in this course are hypertension, angina,
coronary artery disease, arrhythmias,
congestive heart failure, and myocardial
infarction.
Categories of drugs used in each of
the cardiac pathologies are outlined.
At the end of this course the
therapist should be able to understand the
interaction between exercise and
cardiovascular medications. Adverse drug
reactions associated with cardiac
medications are covered so the therapist can
recognize symptoms and be able to respond
appropriately to the cardiac patient.
The author of this course is both
a PT and an OTR with a PhD in pharmacology.
Available
by Mail, Email and Online
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Drug Treatment for Diabetes
Item Number: 1004
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Hours: 3
Price: $49
TX
OT Type 2
AOTA
Category 1
Advanced
Available
Feb 09
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This course covers the latest drug
treatment available for diabetics.
Pathophysiology of both Type 1 and Type 2
diabetes is discussed. Factors
involved in insulin release and its effect
on carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism
are identified. Included in this
course are the various insulin regimens
available, pros and cons of different
insulin delivery systems, oral antidiabetic
agents and injectables available,
recommended sites for injection, and
recommended timing of drugs when exercising.
At the end of this course the therapist
should be able to construct an exercise
regimen for a patient with diabetes, be able
to recognize signs and symptoms of
hypoglycemia, and understand the timing of
these pharmacology agents when treating the
diabetic patient.
The author of this course is both a PT and an OTR with a PhD in
pharmacology.
Available
by mail, email and online
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Drug Treatment for Pain and Inflammation
Item Number: 1005
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Hours: 3
Price: $51
TX
OT Type 2
AOTA
Category 1
Advanced
Available
Feb 09
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This course covers the latest
pharmacological agents used to treat pain
and inflammation.
Topics include the neural mechanisms
of pain; how injury, local hormones, and
immune reactions lead to inflammation;
morphine-like drugs and issues surrounding
opiate tolerance and addiction;
signs and symptoms of overdose; how
steroids reduce inflammation and how the
therapist should adjust treatment given the
scope of side effects of steroids; the
mechanism of local anesthetic agents and
NSAIDs.
The author of this course is both
a PT and an OTR with a PhD in pharmacology.
Available
by mail, email and online
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