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Teacher’s Guide: Topical Analgesics 101
Suggestions on where to teach in the curriculum:
• Technique Classes
• Product Classes
Class Format:
• Lecture
• Discussion
• Hands on Training
Time:
• 1-3 hours
Module Contents:
• Presentation outline
• PowerPoint presentation with embedded video
• Student Handout (used for note taking during the presentation)
• Student Quiz
• Student Quiz and Handout Answer Sheet
Objectives:
The objectives of this presentation are for a student to:
• Define a topical analgesic
• Know why topical analgesics are used
• Identify typical ingredients found in topical analgesics
• Explain how topical analgesics work
• Learn how to apply topical analgesics to themselves and others
• Identify contraindications to the application of topical analgesics
Materials Provided:
PowerPoint Presentation Student Materials
Biofreeze Samples
Biofreeze Practitioner Brochure
Preparation:
Additional Materials Required:
Computer
PowerPoint Reader (installed) Projector
Screen
• Make sure the computer is connected to the projector and that a PowerPoint (PPT) reader is installed. Contact your IT department if you have difficulties.
• Open the Topical Analgesics 101 PPT presentation and make sure that it works with your system.
• Review the PPT presentation prior to class.
• Make copies of the student materials and the related teaching materials.
• Verify that you have enough product samples for students.
Topical Analgesics 101 – Teachers Guide
©January 2013, PO5507, Rev. 1