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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


  • N

    Novartis

    Pre-formulation

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Medication Administration, Chemistry, Analytical Testing

    4.8 stars, 57 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (57) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Drug Development and Clinical Research

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Coordination, Informed Consent, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Clinical Research Ethics, Pharmacology, Clinical Data Management, Pre-Clinical Development, Pharmaceuticals, Biostatistics, Clinical Monitoring, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Patient Safety, Research, Clinical Documentation, Communication, Technical Writing, Marketing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • S

    Stanford Online

    Essentials of Palliative Care

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Cultural Responsiveness, Direct Patient Care, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Empathy, Stress Management, Family Support, Needs Assessment

    4.7 stars, 103 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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 stars, 1K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Health Care, General Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Culture, Behavioral Health, Ancient History, Medical Practices and Procedures, World History, Public Health, Infectious Diseases

    4.7 stars, 87 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Taipei Medical University

    Pharmacotherapy: Understanding Biotechnology Products

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Clinical Pharmacy, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Pharmacotherapy, Biomedical Engineering, Bioinformatics, Clinical Research, Biology, Product Development, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Safety, Internal Medicine, General Medicine, Vector Databases, Quality Control, Data Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Fundamentals for Implementing a Hypertension Program

    Skills you'll gain: Blood Pressure, Medication Dispensation, Pharmacist Assistance, Pharmacy Operations, Healthcare Project Management, Community Health, Care Management, Chronic Diseases, Pharmaceuticals, Medication Administration, Medication Therapy Management, Patient Evaluation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacotherapy, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Vital Signs

    4.9 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
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  • 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 stars, 114 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Financial Modeling for Pharma Stock Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Forecasting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Pharmaceuticals, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Pharmaceutical Sales, Fixed Asset, Working Capital, Business Valuation, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Balance Sheet, Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Investment Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Flows, Depreciation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Stanford Online

    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 stars, 36 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Stanford Online

    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 stars, 45 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Genetic Underpinnings of Synaptic Disease

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Pharmacy, Molecular Biology, Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Neurology, Physiology, Psychology, Biochemistry, Biology, Developmental Disabilities, Science and Research

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular pharmacy courses

  • Pre-formulation: Novartis
  • Drug Development and Clinical Research: EDUCBA
  • Essentials of Palliative Care: Stanford Online
  • Farmacología para odontólogos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Pharmacotherapy: Understanding Biotechnology Products: Taipei Medical University
  • Fundamentals for Implementing a Hypertension Program: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development: University of Cape Town
  • Financial Modeling for Pharma Stock Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Symptom Management in Palliative Care: Stanford Online

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