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GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications: What Healthcare Providers Should Know!
Presented by Scott Cheatham, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, ATC, CSCS
Live WebinarFri, Jun 21, 2024 at 10:00 am EDT
Course: #4952Level: Advanced2 Hours
The GLP-1 medications have become a popular treatment for individuals with type II diabetes or obesity. Healthcare providers must understand these medications, including the benefits, adverse effects, and contraindications. For some individuals, these medications can have consequences such as loss of lean mass loss, which can affect their function, health, and longevity. This presentation will provide an evidence-based update on this topic.

High-Alert Medications in Home Health
Presented by Melissa Bednarek, PT, DPT, PhD, CCS
Recorded WebinarAudio
Course: #3966Level: Intermediate2 Hours
The focus of this webinar is on three classes of high-alert medications that have the potential for patient harm if used incorrectly. The indications, mechanism of action, side effects, and implications for physical therapy for each medication class is discussed. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

Oncologic Pharmacology for the Rehabilitation Professional
Presented by Stephen Morris, PT, PhD, FACSM
Recorded Webinar
Course: #3894Level: Intermediate2 Hours
A vast array of drugs are used to treat patients with cancer. This webinar will introduce the attendee to the basic pharmacology of these drugs, the mechanism of action of different classes of these drugs, and frequently observed adverse effects of these drugs. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

Geriatric Pharmacology: PT Role and Responsibilities
Presented by JIll Heitzman, PT, DPT, GCS, NCS, CWS, CEEAA, FACCWS
Recorded Webinar
Course: #3488Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This course will look at issues related to geriatric pharmacology and PT role in pharmaceutical management; especially in the home health setting. Issues related to polypharmacy, adverse effects and aging systems as related to the PT plan of care will be presented through case scenarios. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

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