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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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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Responsible Medication Prescribing for Older Adults

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Prescription, Geriatrics, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Hospital Medicine, Patient Discharges, Care Management, Care Coordination, Patient Safety, Pharmacy

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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, Psychological Evaluations, Behavioral Health, Clinical Psychology, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Evaluation, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Psychosocial Assessments, Chronic Diseases, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Promotion, Immunology, Crisis Intervention, Health Education, Science and Research, Patient Treatment

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Sage Publications

    Understanding Medicines Management for Nursing Students

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Medication Administration, Medical Prescription, Medication Therapy Management, Contraindication, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing Practices, Clinical Practices, Clinical Research, Patient Safety, Nursing, Pharmaceuticals, Nursing and Patient Care, Geriatrics, General Medicine, Health Care Administration, Family Medicine, Hospital Medicine

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Pillar #1: Drug Development - From Bench to Bedside

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research, Pre-Clinical Development, Pharmacology, Statistical Analysis, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Statistical Methods, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Data Collection

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient-centered Care, Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Contraindication, Psychosocial Assessments, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Safety, Pharmacology, Medication Therapy Management, Clinical Assessment, Drug Interaction, Patient Communication, Physical Therapy, Substance Abuse, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness

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    194 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Care, General Medicine, Health Systems, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Culture, Behavioral Health, Ancient History, Medical Practices and Procedures, World History, Infectious Diseases

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmacy Operations, Pharmaceuticals, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Healthcare Ethics, Medication Dispensation, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Pharmacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Infectious Diseases, Life Support, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Emergency Response, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Bloodborne Pathogens, Public Health, Information Privacy

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with Pathogens and Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Biological Engineering, Public Health, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Precision Medicine

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    117 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Diabetes - a Global Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Endocrinology, Physiology, Preventative Care, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Immunology, Medical Science and Research, Patient Treatment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Exercise Science, Precision Medicine, Pre-Clinical Development, Public Health, Pharmacotherapy, Biology, Biochemistry, Nutrition and Diet, Molecular Biology

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Taipei Medical University

    Pharmacotherapy: Understanding Biotechnology Products

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Clinical Pharmacy, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Pharmacotherapy, Biomedical Engineering, Bioinformatics, Clinical Research, Biology, Product Development, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Safety, Internal Medicine, General Medicine, Vector Databases, Quality Control, Data Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Basic Principles of Cell Signaling

    Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Endocrinology, Pharmacology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Drug Development, Oncology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Technician Intermediate

    Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Medication Therapy Management, Medical Privacy, Pharmacology, Asepsis, Pharmacy, Pharmacy Operations, Drug Interaction, Medication Administration, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacist Assistance, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Intravenous Therapy, Healthcare Ethics, Medication Dispensation, Sterile Procedure, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient-centered Care

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Responsible Medication Prescribing for Older Adults: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Mental Health Essentials: Mood, Eating, Sleep, and Stress: American Psychological Association
  • Understanding Medicines Management for Nursing Students: Sage Publications
  • Pillar #1: Drug Development - From Bench to Bedside: Johns Hopkins University
  • Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care: University of Colorado System
  • The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics: MedCerts
  • Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with Pathogens and Cancer: Rice University
  • Diabetes - a Global Challenge: University of Copenhagen
  • Pharmacotherapy: Understanding Biotechnology Products: Taipei Medical University

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