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Online Pharmacology Course


MLP Learning

Summary

Price
£329 inc VAT
Or £54.83/mo. for 6 months...
Study method
Online
Duration
Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
20 CPD hours / points

Overview

What is This Course About?

The Online Pharmacology Course is essentially a primer on the subject of pharmacology. It gives a thorough description of the discipline, outlines its importance in health care, and covers the legislation and professional guidelines that are relevant to the practice. The course also gives emphasis on fundamental pharmacology concepts and aspects, such as pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and different routes for drug administration.

Basic understanding of pharmacology is vital to safe and accurate medication choice and administration. Using the lessons covered in this course, students will receive a thorough orientation on the essential concepts and aspects of pharmacology, which will serve as a good foundation for them to further build on their knowledge of the discipline.

CPD

20 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD STANDARD OF ONLINE LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Description

Who is it Ideal for?

The course is a resource suited for those who would like to get an idea of the mechanisms of drug action and how drugs act and interact in disease treatment. It also makes for an excellent starting point for those who would like to enter the health care field. To be specific, this course will benefit those wanting to take on such roles as:

  • Pharmacists
  • Nurses
  • Pharmaceutical/biomedical researchers
  • Quality assurance officers
  • Medical writers
  • Medical billers and coders

What are the Aims of the Course?

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of basic pharmacology concepts and aspects.
  • Understand different routes of drug administration and what happens when drugs enter the body.
  • Get acquainted with the mechanisms of drug action.

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FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.