Practicalities

Please note that no deadlines are applied and this course can be started and completed according to your own schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 1.3-2 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.
It’s not going to be easy, we’ll expect you to work hard for your completion certificate and Physioplus points! You won’t be sitting back and watching webinars, we’ll expect you to reading tasks, complete quizzes, perform literature searches and other learning activities. You’ll need to reflect on your own experiences and contribute them within the discussion forum, this is where we can learn from each other’s experiences and knowledge from all around the world! At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 1.3 Physioplus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Requirements to complete this course

In order to complete this course and receive a course completion certificate you will need to:

1. abide by the Physiopedia Plus Community Culture
2. log as completed all the required learning activities
3. actively participate in the course forum discussions
4. pass a final quiz with a score of 80% or more
5. complete a course evaluation form

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• explain why a physiotherapist should have knowledge of the side effects and interactions of the medications a patient is taking
• describe 4 physiological effects of antidepressants in relation to exercise and therapy
• describe the cause and 10 signs and symptoms of serotonin syndrome

Accreditations

1. Australian Physiotherapy Council

   Australia

   APC Accredited Continuing Professional Development

2. South African Society of Physiotherapy

   South Africa

   South African Society of Physiotherapy: PPB007/PT001/2021/065 (3 General CEUs Level 1)

3. Texas Physical Therapy Association

   United States - Texas

   The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE.

   This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #2312053TX and meets continuing competence requirements for PT and PTA licensure renewal in Texas. This activity will provide 1.56 CCUs.

Course recognised by

1. Ireland (CORU)

   Ireland

   Physioplus meets the CPD standards of the Health and Social Professions Council of Ireland (CORU). All activities completed on Physioplus are accepted and can contribute towards your continued professional development.

2. United Kingdom UK (HCPC)

   United Kingdom

   Physioplus meets the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) CPD standards and all activities completed on Physioplus are accepted by the HCPC and can contribute towards your continued professional development.

3. United States – States not requiring accreditation

   United States
   Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Washington

   The state board of physical therapy either does not require course pre-approval or does not require CEUs for re-licensure. As a result Physioplus courses should fulfil requirements for professional development - please check with your state board.