Pharmacotherapy I

Program Overview

Pharmacotherapy I - PHRM 1012

Course Description

Examine the pathological processes that underlie infections, inflammation, and pain. Examine the diseases and disorders of the immune system, and of the skin, eyes, and ears. Study the medications used to manage and treat related medical conditions including their generic and brand names, place in therapy, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, precautions, adverse effects, auxiliary labels, and other considerations as they pertain to the pharmacy technician’s scope of practice.

Course Details

Course Code

PHRM1012

Credits

3

Format and Length

Lecture: 45 hours

Prerequisites

• ANPH 1000
• PHRM 1000

Restricted to

Pharmacy Technician

Delivery Method

In person

This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.

Term and Schedule

Edmonton

• Winter (Jan. 5 - Feb. 27, 2026): Tue, Fri: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
• Winter (Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026): Wed: 06:00 - 09:00 pm
• Spring (May 4 - Jun. 25, 2026): Tue, Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
• Spring (May 4 - Jun. 25, 2026): Tue, Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm

Tuition and Fees

Canadian Students

• Tuition estimate: $495
• Fees estimate: $695.50
• Total estimate: $1,190.50

International Students

• Tuition estimate: $1,497
• Fees estimate: $695.50
• Total estimate: $2,192.50

Detailed Fees

• Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
• Program and supplies fee: $0 max per term
• Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
• Student technology fee: $12.00 max per term
• Students’ Association fees:
  • Health and dental plan: $386.00 per year
  • Students’ Association: $51.50 per term
  • U-Pass: $180.00 per term
  • Legal plan: $18.00 per year