Course: UPCM+ Pharmacology, Topic: Introduction to Pharmacology

Welcome to Pharmacology!

UPCM⁺Pharmacology covers Basic Principles of Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics. This is composed of seven (7) modules and around thirty (30) hours of coursework designed to introduce and facilitate understanding of important concepts in Pharmacology relevant to students of both medical and paramedical fields. The principles of how drug works and is handled by the body are presented using common drugs that students can also familiarize with.

A post-quiz which can be taken twice will follow each module, and a proctored summative evaluation on August 16, 2024, Friday. A certificate of accomplishment will be given after completion of all modules and passing the summative evaluation.

MODULE 1: Intro to Pharmacology

MODULE 2: Mechanisms of Drug Action

MODULE 3: Pharmacodynamics

MODULE 4: Pharmacokinetics

MODULE 5: Pharmacogenetics

MODULE 6: Drug Toxicity and Adverse Drug Reaction

MODULE 7: Drug Discovery and Development

Wrap Up

Introduction to Pharmacology
- Video 3: Drug Nomenclature Page
  
  Restricted Not available unless: The activity Video 2: History of Pharmacology is marked complete
- Video 4: Drug Classes Page
  
  Restricted Not available unless: The activity Video 3: Drug Nomenclature is marked complete
- Video 5: Routes of Administration Page
  
  Restricted Not available unless: The activity Video 4: Drug Classes is marked complete
- Introduction to Pharmacology Discussion Forum
- [Post-Quiz] Module 1: Introduction to Pharmacology
  
  Restricted Not available unless: The activity Video 5: Routes of Administration is marked complete