Pharmacology

Course code HLUC 1045

Credit 2.5

Length 45.0 hours

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This course examines the principles of pharmacology and the common therapeutic classifications of medications used in health care. Students will learn to correctly identify and spell medications along with common routes of medication administration and use references appropriately to research and problem solve within their role as a health unit coordinator (HUC).

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Common therapeutic classifications and related medications
    Common routes of medication administration
    References
    Spelling & Pronunciation

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60434 May 12, 2026
to July 21, 2026
Online Online See full schedule

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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.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.