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Certificate in Clinical Pharmacology
Certificate in Clinical Pharmacology
Applied pharmacology training covering drug classes, interactions, dosing and safe administration.
Course Overview
What you will learn
- Explain pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles.
- Identify major drug classes and their clinical uses.
- Recognise common drug interactions and contraindications.
- Calculate and verify medication dosages safely.
- Apply the rights of medication administration in practice.
Curriculum
Course outline
Module 1 — Pharmacokinetics & pharmacodynamics
Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and drug action.
Module 2 — Major drug classes
Common therapeutic classes and their clinical applications.
Module 3 — Interactions & safety
Drug-drug interactions, contraindications and adverse reactions.
Module 4 — Safe administration
Dosage calculation, verification and the rights of administration.
Assessment & certification
Case-based written assessment. Successful candidates receive their QR-verified DIMS certificate.