HOAP: Introduction to Pharmacology

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About Course

The Pharmacology course will assist in developing an understanding of how drugs work, drug classifications, methods of administration and the major drug groups affecting the various body systems.

After the completion of this course you will be able to delve into the following mentioned streams of Introduction to Pharmacology

  • Clinical Pharmacology
  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Pharmacodynamics
  • Therapeutics
  • Neuropharmacology
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry

What Will You Learn?

  • Describe drug classifications, selected drugs and drug groups.
  • Discuss the history of drugs and analyze current Canadian legislation related to the pharmacology profession.
  • Identify safety issues related to storage and administration of medication.
  • Review and describe practices for effective record keeping and identify issues pertaining to consent.
  • Describe the pharmacokinetics of drug use and identify significant factors that influence drug effects and interactions.
  • Complete basic mathematical calculations and metric conversions related to the safe and accurate administration of medications.
  • Identify common medications that can be used effectively in the treatment of diseases that are affecting Canadians.

Course Content

Module 1

  • Topic 1: Drug Classification
    03:10
  • LO1: Understand and Classify different types of Drugs and their Uses
    06:48
  • LO2: Identify Potential Side Effects and Contraindications of different Drug Classes
    07:17
  • LO3: Develop Strategies to Educate Patients about their Medications
    05:38
  • LO4: Quote new Drug Developments and Research in Pharmacology
    06:59
  • LO5: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Drug Classification
  • Topic 2: Drug Regulation and Approval
    02:50
  • LO1: Identify Key Regulatory Bodies involved in Drug approval in Canada
    05:10
  • LO2: Recognize the Importance of ensuring Drug Safety and Efficacy
    05:45
  • LO3: Explain the role of Post-Market Surveillance in Drug Regulation
    09:37
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Drug Regulation and Approval
  • Topic 3: Drug Classes, Schedules, and Categories
    02:48
  • LO1: Identify and Classify Drugs into appropriate Categories and Schedules
    08:40
  • LO2: Describe the major Categories of Drugs and their Therapeutic Uses
    03:53
  • LO3: Illustrate Knowledge of Drug Classes and Schedules in Clinical Practice
    06:09
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Drug Classes, Schedules, and Categories
  • Topic 4: Pharmacodynamics
    03:02
  • LO1: Explain how Drugs Produce their effects in the Body
    02:41
  • LO2: Differentiate between Drug Potency and Efficacy
    06:52
  • LO3: Recognize common Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
    03:46
  • LO4: Demonstrate Pharmacodynamic Principles in Clinical Settings for Safe and Effective Drug Use
    05:26
  • LO5: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Pharmacodynamics
  • Topic 5: Drug Administration
    03:44
  • LO1: List various Routes of Drug Administration
    06:03
  • LO2: Describe Correct Techniques for Administering Medications
    08:34
  • LO3: Monitor Patients for Drug Effectiveness and Adverse Reactions
    04:39
  • LO4: Extend the Legal and Ethical Considerations related to Drug Administration
    05:59
  • LO5: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Drug Administration
  • Topic 6: Abuse and Misuse
    02:35
  • LO1: Distinguish Drug Abuse and Drug Misuse
    05:32
  • LO2: Recognize Signs and Symptoms of Drug Abuse and Misuse
    04:07
  • LO3: Describe Intervention and Treatment options for Individuals struggling with Drug Abuse and Misuse
    12:41
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Abuse and Misuse
  • Topic 7: Age Related Factors
    02:31
  • LO1: Express How Age affects Drug Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion
    05:23
  • LO2: Recognize special considerations for Drug Therapy in Elderly Patients
    07:58
  • LO3: Develop Age-appropriate Strategies for Patient Education about Medications
    05:34
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Age Related Factors
  • Topic 8: Health Related Factors
    03:14
  • LO1: Paraphrase various Health Conditions affect Drug Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
    03:54
  • LO2: Quote the Impact of Comorbidities on Drug Effectiveness and Safety
    04:18
  • LO3: Conduct Comprehensive Patient Assessments to inform Pharmacological decisions
    05:34
  • LO4: Modify Tailored Pharmacological Therapies considering Health-Related Factors
    04:21
  • LO5: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Health Related Factors
  • Topic 9: Pharmacokinetics
    02:19
  • LO1: Classify the Processes and Factors affecting Drug Absorption
    05:52
  • LO2: Illustrate Pharmacokinetic Principles to Optimize Drug Therapy
    05:28
  • LO3: Describe Factors that Influence the Bioavailability of Drugs
    06:52
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Pharmacokinetics
  • Topic 10: Pharmacotherapy
    02:24
  • LO1: Define Therapeutic Goals and Objectives in Pharmacotherapy for various Disease States
    07:15
  • LO2: Evaluate Therapeutic Outcomes and adjust Pharmacotherapy as needed to achieve Treatment Goals
    09:22
  • LO3: Prepare Critical Thinking Skills to make informed Decisions about Pharmacological Treatment Options
    07:59
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Pharmacotherapy
  • Topic 11: Terminology and Abbreviations
    02:31
  • LO1: Classify the Principles of Drug Nomenclature
    04:54
  • LO2: Recognize Common Abbreviations used in Pharmacology and Healthcare Settings
    05:31
  • LO3: Discover appropriate Terminology and Abbreviations in Documentation related to Drug Administration
    07:58
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Terminology and Abbreviations
  • Topic 12: Adaptation
    02:31
  • LO1: Describe the Therapeutic Regimens that Need to be Adapted Over Time
    09:59
  • LO2: Implement Monitoring Strategies to Assess the Effectiveness and Safety of Adapted Drug Therapies
    14:17
  • LO3: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Adaptation
  • Topic 13: Education and Prevention
    02:39
  • LO1: Enumerate Patients on Medication Use, Side Effects, and Adherence
    07:43
  • LO2: Indicate Patients Strategies to prevent Disease through Lifestyle changes
    13:29
  • LO3: Empower Patients to make Informed Decisions about their Health and Medications
    10:00
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Education and Prevention
  • Topic 14: Federal and Provincial Legislation
    03:16
  • LO1: Comprehend Federal and Provincial Laws governing Drug Manufacturing, Distribution, and Sale in Canada
    09:07
  • LO2: Evaluate How Legislative Changes influence Healthcare practices
    05:05
  • LO3: Advocate for Patient Rights and Safety within the Framework of Federal and Provincial Drug Regulations
    04:01
  • LO4: Explain the Regulatory Framework that ensures Drug Safety
    08:08
  • LO5: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Federal and Provincial Legislation
  • Module Based Quiz

Final Exam

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