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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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    Wesleyan University

    Schizophrenia

    Skills you'll gain: Psychosocial Assessments, Psychiatry, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pharmacology, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Mental Status Examination, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Evaluation, Neurology, Scientific Methods, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Research Methodologies, Medical Imaging, Case Studies, Patient Communication

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Hazard Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cell Cultures, Environmental Science, Biochemical Assays, Medical Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Endocrinology, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Data Mining

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    University of Colorado System

    Medical Emergencies: Airway, Breathing, and Circulation

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Pharmacology, Airway Management, Cardiology, Medication Administration, Medical Emergency, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Clinical Assessment, Health Assessment, Mental Status Examination, Respiration, Patient Treatment, Anatomy, Physiology

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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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    University of Cape Town

    Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research Ethics, Pre-Clinical Development, Infectious Diseases, Patient-centered Care, Medical Science and Research, Chemistry, Informed Consent, Microbiology

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    112 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Psychedelic Science and Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Mental Health Therapies, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Research, Scientific Methods, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Drug Interaction, Medical Science and Research, Psychology, Informed Consent, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Neurology

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    Imperial College London

    Immunology: Adaptive Immune System

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Physiology, Geriatrics, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pathology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology

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

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    McMaster University

    DNA Decoded

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biological Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Techniques, Healthcare Ethics, Analysis, Science and Research

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    University of Minnesota

    Aromatherapy: Clinical Use of Essential Oils

    Skills you'll gain: Contraindication, Pain Management, Nursing Practices, Nurse Education, Clinical Practices, Safety Standards, Patient Safety, Pharmacology, Personal Care, Program Standards, Stress Management, Regulatory Compliance, Science and Research

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    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology: Inflammation, Tolerance, Autoimmunity

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Pharmacology, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Physiology, Hematology, Preventative Care, Blood Banking, Pathology, Laboratory Testing, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Diagnóstico y tratamiento del dolor neuropático en atención primaria

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Pain Management, Neurology, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Practices, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Planning, Primary Care, Chronic Diseases, Pharmacotherapy, Public Health, Pharmacology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Anticoagulación

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Contraindication, Pharmacotherapy, Drug Interaction, Medication Therapy Management, Medication Administration, Perioperative Care, Oncology, Hematology, Pulmonology, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Clinical Practices, Chronic Diseases, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Laboratory Testing, Risk Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Schizophrenia: Wesleyan University
  • Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications: Johns Hopkins University
  • Medical Emergencies: Airway, Breathing, and Circulation: University of Colorado System
  • Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics: MedCerts
  • Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development: University of Cape Town
  • Psychedelic Science and Medicine: Johns Hopkins University
  • Immunology: Adaptive Immune System: Imperial College London
  • DNA Decoded: McMaster University
  • Aromatherapy: Clinical Use of Essential Oils: University of Minnesota
  • Fundamentals of Immunology: Inflammation, Tolerance, Autoimmunity: Rice University

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