Objectives

To understand the fundamental concepts of pharmacology and its application in nursing.

To learn the classification of drugs and their mechanism of action.

To know the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.

Identify the side effects, contraindications and precautions of drugs.

Develop skills in the safe and correct administration of medications.

Content

Methodology

Entre el material entregado en este curso se adjunta un documento llamado Guía del Alumno dónde aparece un horario de tutorías telefónicas y una dirección de e-mail dónde podrá enviar sus consultas, dudas y ejercicios. Además recibirá los materiales didácticos que incluye el curso para poder consultarlos en cualquier momento y conservarlos una vez finalizado el mismo.La metodología a seguir es ir avanzando a lo largo del itinerario de aprendizaje online, que cuenta con una serie de temas y ejercicios. Para su evaluación, el alumno/a deberá completar todos los ejercicios propuestos en el curso. La titulación será remitida al alumno/a por correo una vez se haya comprobado que ha completado el itinerario de aprendizaje satisfactoriamente.

What does it prepare you for?

This Pharmacology for Nursing course prepares you to be a competent and safe nursing professional in the administration of medications. Through the acquisition of theoretical and technical knowledge, you will be prepared to understand pharmacological principles, evaluate and monitor the effects of medications, and provide safe and effective patient care in any area of pharmacology.

Who is it aimed at?

This course is aimed exclusively at Graduates in Nursing according to Law 44/2003, of November 21, 2003, on the organization of health professions.

Career opportunities

The career opportunities for this Pharmacology for Nursing course are diverse and cover different areas of nursing. You will be able to work in hospitals, clinics, primary care centers, nursing homes, intensive care units and other health care settings. You will be able to perform roles as clinical nurses and consultant pharmacists.