Introduction to Pharmacology: Concepts and Terminology

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Overview

Introduction to Pharmacology: Concepts and TerminologyThis course is designed to give an overview of pharmacology, including how drugs are named, their classifications, routes of administration and mechanism of action. Course content and discussions will focus on giving participants a broad understanding of the discipline and the most frequently used terminology.

Employees who work cross-functionally with pharmacology concepts and terminology and want an overview of the terminology used in pharmacology and drug development. This course is not designed for physicians, pharmacists or nurses.

Content

Introduction to Pharmacology: Concepts and Terminology is taught in four sessions, each lasting four hours. Discussion in each of the major drug therapy classes will include an overview of relevant anatomy and physiology.

Session 1:

  • Introduction to Pharmacology
  • Drug Regulation & Development
  • Basic Principles of Pharmacology
  • Routes of Administration and Drug Absorption

Session 2:

  • Neuropharmacology
  • Cardiovascular Drugs
  • Drugs Affecting the Blood
  • Respiratory & Metabolic Drugs

Session 3:

  • Endocrine Drugs
  • Immune System Drugs
  • Gastrointestinal Drugs

Session 4:

  • Antimicrobial Therapy
  • Cancer Chemotherapy (Oncology)
  • Wrap-up

Options

Corexcel will customize the curriculum to emphasize the company’s culture and specific needs of the participants.

If you would like a quote to have a Corexcel instructor come to your facility and present this course call 888.658.6641 or send an email to learn@corexcel.com

 

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Course Format:

Objectives:

  • Discuss basic terms of pharmacology.
  • Name the 3 different types of names a drug can have.
  • Identify the routes of drug administration.
  • Explain the classes of drugs and their actions.
  • Define medical terms that relate to pharmacology.

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