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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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    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

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

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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

    ★ 4.7 (162) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Leeds

    Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Immunology, Pathology, Infection Control, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Biology, Cell Biology

    ★ 4.7 (54) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Contraindication, Bloodborne Pathogens, 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, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication

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

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Manejo del enfermo semicrítico y crítico por COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Critical Care, Respiratory Therapy, Intensive Care Medicine, Mechanical Ventilation, Healthcare Ethics, Airway Management, Intensive Care Unit, Acute Care, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Nursing and Patient Care, Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP/BiPAP), Patient Communication, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Oxygen Therapy, Pharmacotherapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacology

    ★ 4.8 (201) · Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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  • N

    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

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

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Public Health, Exercise Science, Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Preventative Care, Geriatrics, Kinesiology, Pain Management, Research, Immunology, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Science and Research, Risk Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Physiology, Personal Development, Psychology

    ★ 4.7 (99) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Novartis

    Lead Selection & Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Pre-Clinical Development, Pharmacotherapy, Biochemical Assays, Clinical Research, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Laboratory Research, Analytical Testing, Infectious Diseases

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

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Cannabis, Chronic Pain, and Related Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Substance Abuse, Research, Hospice, Epidemiology, Chronic Diseases, Oncology, Pharmacology, Mental Health, Pharmacotherapy, Medication Therapy Management, Nutrition and Diet

    ★ 4.7 (152) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    What Do Viruses Do And How Do We Control Them

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Immunology, Microbiology, Pathology, Life Sciences, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Biology, Molecular Biology, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases

    ★ 5 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Popular Fitness Supplements

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Copenhagen

    Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Pathology, Physiology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Precision Medicine, Biochemistry, Chronic Diseases, Endocrinology, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Biology, Internal Medicine, Pharmacology, Medical Ultrasonography, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Science and Research, Pharmacotherapy, Epidemiology

    ★ 4.8 (137) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact: Johns Hopkins University
  • Dopage : Sports, Organisations et Sciences: University of Lausanne
  • Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases: University of Leeds
  • PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients: Johns Hopkins University
  • Manejo del enfermo semicrítico y crítico por COVID-19: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Pre- and Post-Workout Supplements for the Beginner: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Lead Selection & Optimization: Novartis
  • Cannabis, Chronic Pain, and Related Disorders: University of Colorado Boulder
  • What Do Viruses Do And How Do We Control Them: Imperial College London

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