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      Stanford University

      Supporting Families and Caregivers

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Nursing and Patient Care, Working With Children, Family Therapy, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Evaluation, Child Development, Social and Human Services, Social Work, Psychological Evaluations, Interpersonal Communications, Stress Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Capacitación sobre COVID-19 para trabajadores de salud

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Care, Respiratory Care, Respiratory Therapy, Emergency and Intensive Care, Acute Care, Intensive Care Unit, Intensive Care Medicine, Telehealth, Patient Treatment, Infection Control, Medical Ultrasonography, Vital Signs, Health Assessment, Infectious Diseases, Patient Positioning, Medical Imaging, Patient Evaluation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Calidad en la atención clínica

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Health Care, Care Coordination, Patient Education and Support, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Technology, Collaboration, Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, Teamwork

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Quƭmica, guerra y Ʃtica

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, General Science and Research, International Relations, Environmental Regulations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public Safety and National Security, Safety and Security, Ancient History

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      246 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Drug Development and Regulation: From Bench to Bedside

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research, Epidemiology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Statistical Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Safety, Real Time Data, Data Analysis Software

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Florida

      Fixing Healthcare Delivery 2.0: Advanced Lean

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Patient Safety, Patient Flow, Scientific Methods, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Care, Systems Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Introduction to Clinical Data

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, Health Informatics, Medical Records, Unstructured Data, Health Care, Data Mining, Electronic Medical Record, Data Collection, Data Manipulation, Text Mining, Health Disparities, Data Processing, Medical Imaging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      434 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      University of Pennsylvania

      The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease

      Skills you'll gain: Oral and Dental Care, Oral Health, Dental Care, Dentistry, Cardiology, General Medicine, Medical Terminology, Oncology, Chronic Diseases, Anatomy, Pharmacology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      798 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Formation COVID-19 pour personnels de santƩ

      Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Telehealth, Critical Care, Respiratory Therapy, Patient Treatment, Emergency and Intensive Care, Infection Control, Medical Ultrasonography, Medication Administration, Patient Evaluation, Infectious Diseases, Vital Signs

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Regulated Competition in Healthcare Systems: Theory & Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Medicare, Health Disparities, Payment Systems, Market Dynamics, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Competitive Analysis, Risk Analysis, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Care, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Preventative Care, Health Administration, Patient Education and Support, Patient Treatment, Health Informatics, Telehealth

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Symptom Management in Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Education and Support, Patient Evaluation, Primary Care, Nursing Practices, Patient Treatment, Care Management, Chronic Diseases, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Medication Therapy Management, Stress Management, Health Assessment, Pharmacology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular pharmacy courses

    • Supporting Families and Caregivers:Ā Stanford University
    • Capacitación sobre COVID-19 para trabajadores de salud:Ā Stanford University
    • Calidad en la atención clĆ­nica:Ā Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • QuĆ­mica, guerra y Ć©tica:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
    • Drug Development and Regulation: From Bench to Bedside:Ā Johns Hopkins University
    • Fixing Healthcare Delivery 2.0: Advanced Lean:Ā University of Florida
    • Introduction to Clinical Data:Ā Stanford University
    • The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease:Ā University of Pennsylvania
    • Formation COVID-19 pour personnels de santĆ©:Ā Stanford University
    • Regulated Competition in Healthcare Systems: Theory & Practice:Ā Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Why Learn Pharmacy?

    Pharmacy focuses on the preparation, dispensing, and safe use of medications to support patient health and treatment outcomes. It combines knowledge of biology, chemistry, and healthcare systems in a highly regulated, impactful field. Learning about pharmacy can help you explore careers in healthcare, understand how medications work, and contribute to better public health.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Pharmacy

    Popular pharmacy-related courses include Drug Development Product Management from the University of California, San Diego, Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals from MedCerts, and Antibiotic Stewardship from Stanford University. These courses explore drug development, pharmaceutical safety, and the role of pharmacists in healthcare systems.ā€Ž

    Yes. Many pharmacy-related courses offer a free audit option, allowing you to access video lessons and reading materials at no cost. To complete assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid.ā€Ž

    You can learn about drug mechanisms, pharmacology, dosage forms, medication safety, regulatory science, and patient-centered care. Some courses also explore clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutical business practices, and global health systems.ā€Ž

    Not always. Some introductory courses are designed for general audiences or learners considering pharmacy as a career, while others assume a background in biology, chemistry, or healthcare. Course descriptions usually indicate the expected level of experience.ā€Ž

    Yes. While Coursera doesn’t offer a full pharmacy degree, its courses can help you build foundational knowledge, prepare for pharmacy school, or upskill in related areas like medication management or pharmaceutical research. Certificates can also support continuing education for professionals.ā€Ž

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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