ACSW_PHAR100: Pharmacology Fundamentals (Professional)

About Course

This course is designed to explore the basic principles of pharmacology: drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion.
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics will be covered including interactions, side effects and adverse interactions.
Over the counter and prescription drugs will be identified and basic classifications according to the body systems will be reviewed.

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

Clinical Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacodynamics
Therapeutics
Neuropharmacology
Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Describe and define the basic terms and concepts of pharmacology.
Describe drug research, approval, and regulation processes.
Describe the pharmacological principles of drug abuse.
Describe the mechanism of action and physiological effects of classes of drugs that are typically being abused.
Identify the components of the assessment process for patients receiving medications including collecting both objective and subjective data.
Identify the goals and outcome criteria receiving medications.
Demonstrate a general knowledge of both therapeutic and pharmacodynamics drug classifications and indications.
Understand and explain the roles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmaceutics in therapeutic treatment and management.
Describe medication administration as it relates to goals of adduction therapy and outcome criteria.
Demonstrate an understanding of ethical principles in pharmacologic therapeutic management.
Describe the components of drug legislation and their impact of on treatment programs.

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