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Pharmacy Courses

Pharmacy courses can help you learn medication management, pharmaceutical calculations, drug interactions, and patient counseling techniques. You can build skills in clinical assessment, effective communication with healthcare teams, and understanding regulatory standards. Many courses introduce tools like electronic health records (EHR) systems and software for drug information retrieval, that support ensuring accurate medication dispensing and enhancing patient care.

Popular Pharmacy Courses and Certifications


  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Farmacología para odontólogos

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Pharmacology, Oral and Dental Care, Pharmacotherapy, Dentistry, Dental Care, Contraindication, Medication Therapy Management, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Oral Health, Pain Management

    ★ 4.8 (1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    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

    ★ 4.8 (112) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)

    GLP-1 Medication Support Course for Fitness Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Medical Support, Mental and Behavioral Health, Treatment Planning, Medical Prescription, Health And Wellness Coaching, Exercise Science, Healthcare Ethics, Collaboration, Athletic Training, Patient Education and Support, Medication Therapy Management, Health Care, Nutrition and Diet, Health Assessment, Nutrition Education, Coaching, Health Education, Nutritional Assessment, Human Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Stanford University

    Supporting Families and Caregivers

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Parent Communication, Family Support, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Pain Management, Child Welfare, Pediatrics, Patient Advocacy, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient-centered Care, Medical Social Work, Working With Children, Psychosocial Assessments, Child Health, Patient Communication, Child Development, Community and Social Work, Social Work, Clinical Assessment

    ★ 4.5 (45) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Medical Terminology II

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Endocrinology, Respiratory Care, Respiration, Hematology, Anatomy, Immunology, Diagnostic Tests

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

  • U

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Uso prudente de antimicrobianos en el entorno hospitalario

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Infection Control, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacotherapy, Hand Hygiene, Asepsis, Equipment decontamination, Medication Therapy Management, Wound Care, Medical Prescription, Urinalysis, Infectious Diseases, Patient Evaluation, Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Treatment Planning, Laboratory Testing, Diagnostic Tests, Perioperative Care, Clinical Assessment

    ★ 4.9 (348) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Evaluación del Aprendizaje en Escenarios Clínicos

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Patient-centered Care, Clinical Supervision, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Practices, Constructive Feedback, Mentorship, Decision Making

    ★ 4.9 (159) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Contraindication, 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, Health Assessment, Patient Advocacy, Clinical Trials

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Clinic Operations: KPIs and Inventory

    Skills you'll gain: Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Materials Management, Performance Reporting, Performance Metric, Supply Management, Performance Measurement, Operations Management, Health Administration, Health Care Administration, Operational Efficiency, Organizational Structure, Waste Minimization, Cost Control, Trend Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Stanford University

    Symptom Management in Palliative Care

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

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

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Español básico para atención médica

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education and Support, Patient-centered Care, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Language Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Novartis

    Preclinical Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Patient Safety, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Risk Management, Risk Analysis

    ★ 4.9 (34) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Farmacología para odontólogos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development: University of Cape Town
  • GLP-1 Medication Support Course for Fitness Professionals: ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)
  • Supporting Families and Caregivers: Stanford University
  • Medical Terminology II: Rice University
  • Uso prudente de antimicrobianos en el entorno hospitalario: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Evaluación del Aprendizaje en Escenarios Clínicos: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients: Johns Hopkins University
  • Clinic Operations: KPIs and Inventory: Coursera
  • Symptom Management in Palliative Care: Stanford University

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