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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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    University of Colorado System

    Preventative Healthcare for the Newborn Baby

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Postpartum Care, Infant Care, Pediatrics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Endocrinology, Pharmacology, Clinical Monitoring, Cardiology, Diagnostic Tests, Laboratory Testing, Hematology, Communication Disorders, Infectious Diseases

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    Vanderbilt University

    Case Studies in Personalized Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Health Informatics, Biostatistics, Electronic Medical Record, Bioinformatics, Healthcare Ethics, General Medicine, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Psychiatry, Patient-centered Care, Drug Development, Diagnostic Tests, Life Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Drug Interaction

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    University of Lausanne

    Dopage : Sports, Organisations et Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Medical Laboratory, Legal Proceedings, Biochemistry, Analytical Testing, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Substance Abuse, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Arbitration, Psychosocial Assessments, Culture, Social Sciences, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Regulatory Compliance, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Nephrology, Surgery, Dialysis, Perioperative Care, Medical Practices and Procedures, Patient Preparation, Chronic Diseases, Long Term Care, Patient Evaluation, Patient Treatment, Clinical Monitoring, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Tests, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacotherapy

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Anticoncepción hormonal al alcance de todos

    Skills you'll gain: Family Planning, Patient Education And Counseling, Maternal Health, Contraindication, Oncology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Preventative Care, Endocrinology, Health Promotion, Health Education, Pharmacology

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Cosmetologia em prol do envelhecimento com saúde e beleza

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Patient Evaluation, Product Testing, Personal Care, Biology, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Physiology, Geriatrics, Preventative Care, Biochemistry, Radiation Protection, Clinical Assessment, Molecular Biology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Disorders Due to Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse Counseling, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Psychology, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Mental Health Therapies, Neurology, Demography, Pharmacotherapy, Psychology, Culture

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Antibióticos ¿cuándo, cómo y para qué?

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Medical Prescription, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacotherapy, Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Medication Dispensation, Pharmacology, Public Health, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Patient Education And Counseling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Pharmacology, Exercise Science, Critical Thinking, Sports Medicine, Drug Interaction, Pharmaceuticals, Contraindication, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food and Beverage, Physiology, Decision Making, Health Promotion, Health And Wellness Coaching, Preventative Care, Regulatory Compliance, General Science and Research

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Psychological Association

    Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Psychiatry, Psychological Evaluations, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Evaluation, Psychotherapy, Psychiatric Assessments, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Psychosocial Assessments, Psychology, Pharmacotherapy, Crisis Intervention, Pharmacology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    杏林探宝——认知中药

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Contraindication, Medical Prescription, Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacotherapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Drug Interaction, Healthcare Ethics, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Safety, Dietetics, Preventative Care, Ancient History, Liberal Arts

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Preventative Healthcare for the Newborn Baby : University of Colorado System
  • Case Studies in Personalized Medicine: Vanderbilt University
  • Dopage : Sports, Organisations et Sciences: University of Lausanne
  • Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation: Universiteit Leiden
  • Anticoncepción hormonal al alcance de todos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Cosmetologia em prol do envelhecimento com saúde e beleza: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Disorders Due to Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors: American Psychological Association
  • Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with Pathogens and Cancer: Rice University
  • Antibióticos ¿cuándo, cómo y para qué?: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness: National Academy of Sports Medicine

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