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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 Leeds

    Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases

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

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

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    Credit offered
  • 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, Medical Science and Research, Pain Management, Research, Immunology, Pharmacology, Risk Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Data Collection, Neurology, Personal Development, Psychology, Microbiology

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Popular Fitness Supplements

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Critical Thinking, Sports Medicine, Drug Interaction, Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Health Promotion, Health And Wellness Coaching, Regulatory Compliance, General Science and Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Lausanne

    Dopage : Sports, Organisations et Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Sports Medicine, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Arbitration, Culture, Social Sciences, Regulatory Compliance, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Tratando los síntomas urinarios por HPB

    Skills you'll gain: Treatment Planning, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Urology, Diagnostic Tests, Pharmacology, Patient-centered Care, Epidemiology, Pathology, Physiology, Risk Analysis, Surgery

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Pre- and Post-Workout Supplements for the Beginner

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Physiology, Sports Medicine, Decision Making, Nutrition and Diet, Pharmacology

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Embajador de la Vacuna COVID: Cómo Hablar con los Padres

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Parent Communication, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Education And Counseling, Preventative Care, Pharmacology, Community Health, Persuasive Communication, Media and Communications, Child Health, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Healthcare Career Explorer: Registered Nurse (RN)

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Administration, Basic Patient Care, Direct Patient Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Pharmacology, Clinical Nursing, Nursing, Basic Nursing Skills, Nursing Process, Care Coordination, Patient Communication, Nursing Basics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Respiratory Disease Control and Sustainable Livestock Production

    Skills you'll gain: Pathology, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Diagnostic Tests, Microbiology, Respiratory Therapy, Food Safety and Sanitation, Infectious Diseases, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Treatment Planning, Physiology, Immunology, Epidemiology, Environmental Science, Public Health

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • 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, Coaching, Physiology, Scientific Methods

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    Molecular Tumor Board 2024-25

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Pathology, Diagnostic Tests, Treatment Planning, Immunology, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Clinical Practices

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    Molecular Tumor Board 2023-2024

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Pathology, Oncology, Clinical Trials, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Practices, Pharmacology, Patient Treatment

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases: University of Leeds
  • Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Popular Fitness Supplements: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Dopage : Sports, Organisations et Sciences: University of Lausanne
  • Tratando los síntomas urinarios por HPB: Universidad de los Andes
  • Pre- and Post-Workout Supplements for the Beginner: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Embajador de la Vacuna COVID: Cómo Hablar con los Padres: Johns Hopkins University
  • Healthcare Career Explorer: Registered Nurse (RN): Coursera
  • Respiratory Disease Control and Sustainable Livestock Production: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Evidence-Based Nutrition for Coaches and Trainers: American Council on Exercise

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