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
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What you will learn
- 1. Principles of pharmacology
- 2. Principles of therapeutics
- 3. Dosage forms
- 4. Routes of administration
- 5. Medical devices
- 6. Indigenous healing practices
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60607 |
May 19, 2026 to August 21, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building B | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† 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.