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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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    Universiteit Leiden

    Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Nephrology, Surgery, Perioperative Care, Medical Practices and Procedures, Patient Preparation, Chronic Diseases, Long Term Care, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Patient Evaluation, Acute Care, Patient Treatment, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Tests, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacotherapy

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    杏林探宝——认知中药

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Pharmacology, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Safety, Dietetics, Ancient History, Clinical Practices, Liberal Arts, Food and Beverage

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Traditional herbal medicine in supportive cancer care: From alternative to integrative

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Hospice, Pharmacology, Drug Interaction, Contraindication, Patient Education and Support, Treatment Planning, Medication Therapy Management, Pain Management, Care Management, Clinical Practices, Cultural Sensitivity, Health Systems, General Science and Research

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Dynamical Modeling Methods for Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Mathematical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Differential Equations, Simulations, Statistical Modeling, Biochemistry, Biology, Cell Biology, Electrical Systems

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    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Cosmetologia: Prática de Manipulação de Cosméticos

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Preventative Care, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Biochemistry

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Extracellular Vesicles in Health and Disease

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Life Sciences, Cell Biology, Respiration, Pathology, Hematology, Diagnostic Tests, Cardiology, Precision Medicine, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biology, Oncology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Cosmetologia em prol do envelhecimento com saúde e beleza

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Patient Evaluation, Product Testing, Personal Care, Biology, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Physiology, Geriatrics, Preventative Care, Biochemistry, Radiation Protection, Clinical Assessment, Molecular Biology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Diagnóstico y tratamiento del dolor neuropático en atención primaria

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Neurology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Primary Care, General Medicine, Medical History Documentation, Infectious Diseases, Science and Research, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Planning, Chronic Diseases, Pharmacotherapy, Public Health, Pharmacology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Pharmacology, Exercise Science, Critical Thinking, Sports Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Contraindication, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food and Beverage, Physiology, Decision Making, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Regulatory Compliance, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Overcoming Obstacles

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    Imperial College London

    Immunology: Adaptive Immune System

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Physiology, Geriatrics, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pathology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Pain Management: Easing Pain in Palliative Care

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient-centered Care, Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Contraindication, Psychosocial Assessments, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Safety, Pharmacology, Medication Therapy Management, Clinical Assessment, Drug Interaction, Patient Communication, Physical Therapy, Substance Abuse, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation: Universiteit Leiden
  • 杏林探宝——认知中药: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Traditional herbal medicine in supportive cancer care: From alternative to integrative: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Dynamical Modeling Methods for Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Cosmetologia: Prática de Manipulação de Cosméticos: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Extracellular Vesicles in Health and Disease: University of California, Irvine
  • Cosmetologia em prol do envelhecimento com saúde e beleza: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Diagnóstico y tratamiento del dolor neuropático en atención primaria: Universidad de los Andes
  • PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients: Johns Hopkins University
  • Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness: National Academy of Sports Medicine

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