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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


  • U

    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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Peking University

    更年期综合管理

    Skills you'll gain: Gynecology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Geriatrics, Endocrinology, Nutrition and Diet, Mammography, Dietetics, Chronic Diseases, Clinical Nutrition, Preventative Care, Cardiology, Oncology, Medication Therapy Management, Orthopedics, Exercise Therapy, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology

    ★ 4.4 (16) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • I

    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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    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

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Stanford University

    Symptom Management in Palliative Care

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

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    American Council on Exercise

    Evidence-Based Nutrition for Coaches and Trainers

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Exercise Science, Health And Wellness Coaching, Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases, Coaching, Physiology, Habit Formation, Scientific Methods

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Grow Your Cannabis

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Plant Operations and Management, Biochemistry

    ★ 4.2 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Algal Blooms and Proliferations

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Water Quality, Hazard Analysis, Pollution Prevention, Food Safety and Sanitation, Food and Beverage, Hydrology, Environmental Issue, Environment Health And Safety, Laboratory Testing, Environmental Monitoring, Public Health, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Analytical Testing, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Biochemical Assays

    ★ 4.5 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Tratando los síntomas urinarios por HPB

    Skills you'll gain: Treatment Planning, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Urology, Patient Treatment, Urinalysis, Diagnostic Tests, Pharmacotherapy, Care Management, Chronic Diseases, Pharmacology, Patient-centered Care, Epidemiology, Pathology, Public Health, Physiology, Risk Analysis, Surgery

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    Molecular Tumor Board 2024-25

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Pathology, Diagnostic Tests, Immunology, Clinical Trials, Bioinformatics, Clinical Research, Laboratory Testing, Pharmacology, Clinical Practices, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Treatment, Urology

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    Molecular Tumor Board 2021-22

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Oncology, Pathology, Patient Education And Counseling, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials, Immunology, Treatment Planning, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Treatment, Medical Science and Research, Pharmacology, Gynecology

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cannabis, Chronic Pain, and Related Disorders: University of Colorado Boulder
  • 更年期综合管理: Peking University
  • What Do Viruses Do And How Do We Control Them: Imperial College London
  • Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers: University of Michigan
  • Symptom Management in Palliative Care: Stanford University
  • Evidence-Based Nutrition for Coaches and Trainers: American Council on Exercise
  • Grow Your Cannabis: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Algal Blooms and Proliferations: University of California San Diego
  • Tratando los síntomas urinarios por HPB: Universidad de los Andes

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