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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


  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Popular Fitness Supplements

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Critical Thinking, Sports Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Contraindication, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Health Promotion, Regulatory Compliance, Science and Research, General Science and Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Contraindication, Bloodborne Pathogens, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Drug Interaction, Health Promotion, Primary Care, Health Disparities, Patient Education and Support, Medication Therapy Management, Health Equity, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Pharmacy, Patient Evaluation, Public Health, Community Health, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication

    4.7 stars, 150 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Psychosocial Assessments, Respiratory Care, Respiratory Therapy, Clinical Assessment, Caregiving, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Education and Support, Chronic Diseases, Mental Status Examination, Nutritional Assessment, Pharmacotherapy, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Pharmacology

    4.9 stars, 93 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (93) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Lausanne

    Dopage : Sports, Organisations et Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Legal Proceedings, Biochemistry, Analytical Testing, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemical Assays, Pharmacology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Substance Abuse, Sports Medicine, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Arbitration, Pharmaceuticals, Psychosocial Assessments, Culture, Social Sciences, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Regulatory Compliance, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7 stars, 162 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (162) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • S

    Stanford Online

    Symptom Management in Palliative Care

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education and Support, Patient Evaluation, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Caregiving, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Stress Management, Clinical Assessment, Communication, Pharmacology

    4.7 stars, 36 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (36) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    Manejo del enfermo semicrítico y crítico por COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Critical Care, Respiratory Therapy, Intensive Care Medicine, Mechanical Ventilation, Healthcare Ethics, Airway Management, Intensive Care Unit, Acute Care, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Nursing and Patient Care, Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP/BiPAP), Patient Communication, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Oxygen Therapy, Pharmacotherapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacology

    4.8 stars, 201 reviews, Advanced, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (201) · Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Public Health, Exercise Science, Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Preventative Care, Geriatrics, Kinesiology, Pain Management, Research, Immunology, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Science and Research, Risk Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Physiology, Personal Development, Psychology

    4.7 stars, 99 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (99) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Peking University

    更年期综合管理

    Skills you'll gain: Gynecology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Geriatrics, Endocrinology, Nutrition and Diet, Mammography, Dietetics, Chronic Diseases, Clinical Nutrition, Preventative Care, Cardiology, Oncology, Medication Therapy Management, Orthopedics, Exercise Therapy, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology

    4.4 stars, 16 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (16) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Cannabis, Chronic Pain, and Related Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Substance Abuse, Research, Hospice, Epidemiology, Chronic Diseases, Oncology, Pharmacology, Mental Health, Pharmacotherapy, Medication Therapy Management, Nutrition and Diet

    4.7 stars, 152 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (152) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Epidemiology, Injury Prevention, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Counseling, Preventative Care, Medical Prescription, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacology, Public Policies, Rehabilitation, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Health, Treatment Planning, Patient Communication, Advocacy

    4.8 stars, 51 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (51) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Imperial College London

    What Do Viruses Do And How Do We Control Them

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Immunology, Microbiology, Pathology, Life Sciences, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Biology, Molecular Biology, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases

    5 stars, 20 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fudan University

    抗菌药与超级细菌 --天使与魔鬼的博弈

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Pharmacology, Infectious Diseases, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacotherapy, Substance Abuse, Infection Control, Patient Safety, Epidemiology, Regulatory Compliance, Public Health and Disease Prevention

    4.7 stars, 19 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (19) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular pharmacology courses

  • Popular Fitness Supplements: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients: Johns Hopkins University
  • Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore: University of Colorado System
  • Dopage : Sports, Organisations et Sciences: University of Lausanne
  • Symptom Management in Palliative Care: Stanford Online
  • Manejo del enfermo semicrítico y crítico por COVID-19: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research: University of Colorado Boulder
  • 更年期综合管理: Peking University
  • Cannabis, Chronic Pain, and Related Disorders: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers: University of Michigan

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