Massage Therapy & Pharmacology

12 credit hours ~ $170.00

As health care professionals, massage therapists seek to improve health of our clients. Many clients use medications, some of which impact the session. What is the most crucial side effect of hormone replacement therapy? Of statin drugs? How can I adapt my massage accordingly? This course will discuss these & other aspects of medications such as administration & highlight commonly used meds such as those used for pain control, as antidepressants, & for management of cardiovascular & diabetic conditions. The textbook Mosby’s Pathology for Massage Therapists is included in this course.