Students will be introduced to the study of pharmacology and therapeutics. Students will explore general concepts of how drugs affect the body, routes of drug administration and dosage forms. Students will study drugs affecting the nervous, musculo-skeletal, respiratory and cardiovascular system, focusing on their therapeutic uses and potential side effects. Students also examine the proper use of various medical devices. As part of a holistic approach to care, students will explore health practices of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- 1. Principles of pharmacology
- 2. Principles of therapeutics
- 3. Dosage forms
- 4. Routes of administration
- 5. Medical devices
- 6. Indigenous healing practices
Course schedules
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How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.