HOAP: Introduction to Pharmacology (Professional)

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

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

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Module 1

Topic 1: Drug Classification

LO1: Understand and Classify different types of Drugs and their Uses

LO2: Identify Potential Side Effects and Contraindications of different Drug Classes

LO3: Develop Strategies to Educate Patients about their Medications

LO4: Quote new Drug Developments and Research in Pharmacology

LO5: Knowledge Check

Topic 2: Drug Regulation and Approval

LO1: Identify Key Regulatory Bodies involved in Drug approval in Canada

LO2: Recognize the Importance of ensuring Drug Safety and Efficacy

LO3: Explain the role of Post-Market Surveillance in Drug Regulation

LO4: Knowledge Check

Topic 3: Drug Classes, Schedules, and Categories

LO1: Identify and Classify Drugs into appropriate Categories and Schedules

LO2: Describe the major Categories of Drugs and their Therapeutic Uses

LO3: Illustrate Knowledge of Drug Classes and Schedules in Clinical Practice

LO4: Knowledge Check

Topic 4: Pharmacodynamics

LO1: Explain how Drugs Produce their effects in the Body

LO2: Differentiate between Drug Potency and Efficacy

LO3: Recognize common Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

LO4: Demonstrate Pharmacodynamic Principles in Clinical Settings for Safe and Effective Drug Use

LO5: Knowledge Check

Topic 5: Drug Administration

LO1: List various Routes of Drug Administration

LO2: Describe Correct Techniques for Administering Medications

LO3: Monitor Patients for Drug Effectiveness and Adverse Reactions

LO4: Extend the Legal and Ethical Considerations related to Drug Administration

LO5: Knowledge Check

Topic 6: Abuse and Misuse

LO1: Distinguish Drug Abuse and Drug Misuse

LO2: Recognize Signs and Symptoms of Drug Abuse and Misuse

LO3: Describe Intervention and Treatment options for Individuals struggling with Drug Abuse and Misuse

LO4: Knowledge Check

Topic 7: Age Related Factors

LO1: Express How Age affects Drug Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion

LO2: Recognize special considerations for Drug Therapy in Elderly Patients

LO3: Develop Age-appropriate Strategies for Patient Education about Medications

LO4: Knowledge Check

Topic 8: Health Related Factors

LO1: Paraphrase various Health Conditions affect Drug Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics

LO2: Quote the Impact of Comorbidities on Drug Effectiveness and Safety

LO3: Conduct Comprehensive Patient Assessments to inform Pharmacological decisions

LO4: Modify Tailored Pharmacological Therapies considering Health-Related Factors

LO5: Knowledge Check

Topic 9: Pharmacokinetics

LO1: Classify the Processes and Factors affecting Drug Absorption

LO2: Illustrate Pharmacokinetic Principles to Optimize Drug Therapy

LO3: Describe Factors that Influence the Bioavailability of Drugs

LO4: Knowledge Check

Topic 10: Pharmacotherapy

LO1: Define Therapeutic Goals and Objectives in Pharmacotherapy for various Disease States

LO2: Evaluate Therapeutic Outcomes and adjust Pharmacotherapy as needed to achieve Treatment Goals

LO3: Prepare Critical Thinking Skills to make informed Decisions about Pharmacological Treatment Options

LO4: Knowledge Check

Topic 11: Terminology and Abbreviations

LO1: Classify the Principles of Drug Nomenclature

LO2: Recognize Common Abbreviations used in Pharmacology and Healthcare Settings

LO3: Discover appropriate Terminology and Abbreviations in Documentation related to Drug Administration

LO4: Knowledge Check

Topic 12: Adaptation

LO1: Describe the Therapeutic Regimens that Need to be Adapted Over Time

LO2: Implement Monitoring Strategies to Assess the Effectiveness and Safety of Adapted Drug Therapies

LO3: Knowledge Check

Topic 13: Education and Prevention

LO1: Enumerate Patients on Medication Use, Side Effects, and Adherence

LO2: Indicate Patients Strategies to prevent Disease through Lifestyle changes

LO3: Empower Patients to make Informed Decisions about their Health and Medications

LO4: Knowledge Check

Topic 14: Federal and Provincial Legislation

LO1: Comprehend Federal and Provincial Laws governing Drug Manufacturing, Distribution, and Sale in Canada

LO2: Evaluate How Legislative Changes influence Healthcare practices

LO3: Advocate for Patient Rights and Safety within the Framework of Federal and Provincial Drug Regulations

LO4: Explain the Regulatory Framework that ensures Drug Safety

LO5: Knowledge Check

Module Based Quiz

Final Exam