Program Overview

Basic Pharmacotherapeutics - PHAR 1000

Course Description

Examine the physiological effects of drugs on humans, including therapeutic effects, side effects, adverse effects, and drug interactions. Study common drug classifications and selected medications, including herbal preparations, within each classification. Explore the pertinent legislation related to best evidenced in medication therapy.

Course Details

Course Code

PHAR1000

Credits

3

Format and Length

Lecture: 45 hours

Prerequisites

• ANPH 1002, with a minimum grade of C-
• Restricted to Practical Nurse and Practical Nurse for Internl Educated Nurse (some class sections of this course may not be open to PNDIEN)

Delivery Methods

• In person
• Online anytime
• Online real-time
• Blended

Schedules

Edmonton

• Spring: May 5 - Jun. 27, 2025, Mon, Thu: 02:00 - 05:00 pm, Class: 20397, Section: AP01
• Spring: May 5 - Jun. 26, 2025, Mon: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm, Wed: 08:00 - 11:00 am, Class: 20399, Section: AP02
• Fall: Sep. 2 - Oct. 17, 2025, Tue, Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am, Class: 40939, Section: AN01
• Fall: Sep. 2 - Oct. 17, 2025, Mon, Tue: 12:30 - 03:30 pm, Class: 40937, Section: AN05
• Winter: Jan. 5 - Feb. 20, 2026, Mon, Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am, Class: 10931, Section: AN01
• Winter: Jan. 5 - Mar. 27, 2026, Tue: 08:00 - 11:00 am, Fri: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm, Class: 10926, Section: AP01
• Winter: Jan. 5 - Mar. 27, 2026, Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am, Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am, Class: 10929, Section: AP02
• Spring: May 4 - Jun. 19, 2026, Mon, Thu: 02:00 - 05:00 pm, Class: 20432, Section: AP01
• Spring: May 4 - Jun. 19, 2026, Mon: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm, Wed: 08:00 - 11:00 am, Class: 20434, Section: AP02
• Spring: May 4 - Jun. 19, 2026, Mon, Fri: 02:00 - 05:00 pm, Class: 20435, Section: EP03

Wetaskiwin

• Winter: Jan. 5 - Mar. 20, 2026, Tue, Thu: 06:00 - 08:00 pm, Class: 10930, Section: C01

Online

• Spring: Jun. 9 - Aug. 8, 2025, Class: 21478, Section: ON50
• Spring: May 5 - Jul. 26, 2025, Class: 20398, Section: OP10
• Fall: Oct. 6 - Nov. 28, 2025, Class: 40938, Section: ON50
• Fall: Sep. 2 - Nov. 21, 2025, Class: 40935, Section: OP01
• Fall: Sep. 29 - Dec. 17, 2025, Class: 40936, Section: OP02
• Winter: Feb. 9 - Apr. 3, 2026, Class: 10934, Section: ON50
• Winter: Jan. 5 - Mar. 27, 2026, Class: 10927, Section: OP01
• Winter: Feb. 2 - Apr. 22, 2026, Class: 10928, Section: OP02
• Spring: Jun. 8 - Jul. 31, 2026, Class: 20436, Section: ON50
• Spring: May 4 - Jul. 24, 2026, Class: 20433, Section: OP01

Online Real-Time

• Spring: May 5 - Jun. 20, 2025, Wed, Thu: 02:00 - 05:00 pm, Class: 21467, Section: EP03
• Spring: May 5 - Jun. 27, 2025, Wed, Thu: 02:00 - 05:00 pm, Class: 21470, Section: Q01
• Winter: Jan. 5 - Mar. 20, 2026, Tue, Thu: 06:00 - 08:00 pm, Class: 10935, Section: CO05
• Winter: Jan. 5 - Mar. 27, 2026, Mon: 02:00 - 05:00 pm, Wed: 03:30 - 05:00 pm, Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am, Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am, Class: 10936, Section: OP03
• Winter: Jan. 5 - Mar. 27, 2026, Tue: 08:00 - 11:00 am, Wed: 06:00 - 09:00 pm, Thu: 06:00 - 07:30 pm, Fri: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm, Class: 10933, Section: Q01

Blended

• Fall: Sep. 2 - Oct. 17, 2025, Tue, Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am, Class: 40934, Section: BN01
• Fall: Sep. 2 - Oct. 17, 2025, Mon, Tue: 12:30 - 03:30 pm, Class: 40940, Section: BN05
• Winter: Jan. 5 - Feb. 20, 2026, Mon, Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am, Class: 10932, Section: BN01