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Pharmacology Courses

Pharmacology courses can help you learn drug classifications, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and therapeutic applications. You can build skills in dosage calculations, understanding drug interactions, and evaluating clinical trial data. Many courses introduce tools such as pharmacological databases and software for drug analysis, that support conducting research and making informed decisions in clinical settings. By exploring these topics, you can gain a comprehensive understanding of how medications work and their impact on patient care.

Popular Pharmacology Courses and Certifications


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    Duke University

    Introductory Human Physiology

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Respiration, Anatomy, Biology, Blood Pressure

    4.8 stars, 5.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (5.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Novartis

    Pre-formulation

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Trials, Chemistry

    4.8 stars, 58 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (58) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pharmacology, Public Health, Health Policy, Gerontology, Mental Health, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Substance Abuse, Research, Medication Administration, Exercise Science, Epidemiology, Chronic Diseases, Psychology, Oncology, Neurology, Pharmacotherapy, Public Policies

    4.7 stars, 527 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (527) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Mental Health Essentials: Mood, Eating, Sleep, and Stress

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Clinical Psychology, Nutrition and Diet, Culture, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Promotion, Health Education, Patient Treatment, Clinical Assessment

    4.8 stars, 103 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (103) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Pillar #1: Drug Development - From Bench to Bedside

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Statistical Analysis, Health Policy, Analysis

    4.8 stars, 46 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (46) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Understanding Medicines Management for Nursing Students

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Medication Administration, Medical Prescription, Medication Therapy Management, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing Practices, Patient Safety, Nursing, Pharmaceuticals, Nursing and Patient Care, General Medicine, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care Administration, Family Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Informed Consent

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    Taipei Medical University

    Pharmacokinetics: Drug Dosing in Renal Disease

    Skills you'll gain: Nephrology, Dialysis, Pharmacotherapy, Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacology, Drug Interaction, Chronic Diseases, Medication Administration, Clinical Monitoring, Physiology, Drug Development, Diagnostic Tests, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Patient Safety, Patient Education And Counseling, Epidemiology, Public Health

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, General Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Culture, Ancient History, Medical Practices and Procedures

    4.7 stars, 88 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (88) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Taipei Medical University

    Clinical Pharmacokinetics: Dosing and Monitoring

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Medical Prescription, Drug Interaction, Medication Therapy Management, Medication Dispensation, Clinical Monitoring, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research, Drug Development, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Patient Safety, Mathematical Modeling, Analytical Testing, Biochemistry, Continuous Monitoring, Biotechnology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • M

    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Infectious Diseases, Life Support, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Emergency Response, Information Privacy

    4.9 stars, 30 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (30) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Become an EMT

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Airway Management, Trauma Care, Automated External Defibrillator, Patient Communication, Child Health, Childbirth, Clinical Assessment, Maternal Health, Patient Advocacy, Health Assessment, Pediatrics, Basic Patient Care, Vital Signs, Medical History Documentation, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Medication Administration, Cardiology, Pharmacology

    4.8 stars, 2.7K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Lecturio

    Hormones and Signal Transduction

    Skills you'll gain: Endocrinology, Oncology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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