Course Introduction

Course Overview

Course Introduction

This course describes healthcare professionals who can identify the four subdivisions of pharmacology and different drug classifications, including vitamins and minerals. Pathology and Pharmacology will also prepare you to explain the causes of infectious disease and techniques used to stop its spread. Finally, you'll review the basic etiology of common diseases and conditions.  

Course Materials

All of your course materials are included in this course experience. You'll find it easiest to study this course by following these steps:

1. Look over the syllabus, paying close attention to the course and lesson objectives.
2. Read each objective. Pay close attention to main concepts and definitions.
3. Complete each resource and exercise as you come to it.
4. When you've completed each objective, look over the lesson review.
5. When you're confident you understand the material, complete the lesson exam.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you'll be able to

• Describe four subdivisions of pharmacology: pharma codynamics, pharmacokinetics, pharmaco-therapeutics, and toxicology
• Identify different drug classifications, including vitamins and minerals, which a patient may take for a variety of health conditions
• Explain causes of infection, disease, and techniques used to stop the spread of infectious disease
• Explain basic etiology of common diseases and conditions