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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 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

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Pain Management, Medical Prescription, Medication Dispensation, Managed Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Substance Abuse Counseling, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Injury Prevention, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pharmacotherapy, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Public Health

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Cosmetologia: Prática de Manipulação de Cosméticos

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Preventative Care, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Biochemistry

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Animal Welfare in the Clinic

    Skills you'll gain: Anesthesiology, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Pre-Anesthetic Assessment, Pain Management, Patient Preparation, Patient Education and Support, Stress Management, Preventative Care, Perioperative Care, Operating Room (OR), Clinical Practices, Behavioral Management, Patient Observation, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Long Term Care, Pharmacology

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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

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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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    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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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Diagnóstico y tratamiento del dolor neuropático en atención primaria

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Neurology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Primary Care, General Medicine, Medical History Documentation, Infectious Diseases, Science and Research, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Planning, Chronic Diseases, Pharmacotherapy, Public Health, Pharmacology

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    Intermediate · 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, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Promotion, Immunology, Crisis Intervention, Health Education, Science and Research, Patient Treatment, Clinical Assessment

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    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

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Popular Fitness Supplements

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Pre- and Post-Workout Supplements for the Beginner

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition Education, Physiology, Sports Medicine, Decision Making, Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Nutritional Assessment, Pharmacology, Contraindication

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

  • Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers: University of Michigan
  • Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact: Johns Hopkins University
  • Cosmetologia: Prática de Manipulação de Cosméticos: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Animal Welfare in the Clinic: The University of Edinburgh
  • Anticoncepción hormonal al alcance de todos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Disorders Due to Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors: American Psychological Association
  • Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care: University of Colorado System
  • Diagnóstico y tratamiento del dolor neuropático en atención primaria: Universidad de los Andes
  • Mental Health Essentials: Mood, Eating, Sleep, and Stress: American Psychological Association
  • Dopage : Sports, Organisations et Sciences: University of Lausanne

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