Basic Pharmacotherapeutics - PHAR 1000

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.

Note: Prerequisite for Practical Nurse: 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).


This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Spring May 4 - Jun. 19, 2026 Mon, Thu: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 20432 AP01 No
Spring May 4 - Jun. 19, 2026 Mon: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm
Wed: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20434 AP02 No

Online
Spring May 4 - Jun. 19, 2026 Mon, Fri: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 20435 EP03 No

Edmonton
Fall Aug. 31 - Oct. 22, 2026 Tue: 08:00 - 11:00 am
Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 42511 AN01 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Feb. 24, 2027 Mon: 08:00 - 11:00 am
Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 12576 AN01 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Mar. 23, 2027 Tue: 08:00 - 11:00 am
Fri: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm
 12577 AP01 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Mar. 26, 2027 Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 12578 AP02 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Mar. 24, 2027 Tue: 06:00 - 09:00 pm
 12580 EP01 No
Spring May 3 - Jun. 25, 2027 Mon, Thu: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 21661 AP01 No
Spring May 3 - Jun. 25, 2027 Mon: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm
Wed: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 21662 AP02 No

Online
Spring May 3 - Jun. 25, 2027 Mon, Fri: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 21663 EP03 No

Wetaskiwin
Winter Jan. 4 - Mar. 26, 2027 Wed, Thu: 06:00 - 08:00 pm
 12579 C01 No
This course is offered in an online setting. There are no scheduled classes, and you will learn at your own pace. Courses have start and end dates, assignments may have due dates assigned to them.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Online
Spring Jun. 8 - Jul. 31, 2026 20436 ON50 No
Spring May 4 - Jul. 24, 2026 20433 OP01 No
Fall Oct. 5 - Nov. 27, 2026 42513 ON50 No
Fall Aug. 31 - Nov. 20, 2026 42514 OP01 No
Fall Sep. 28 - Dec. 16, 2026 42515 OP02 No
Winter Feb. 8 - Apr. 2, 2027 12583 ON50 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Mar. 26, 2027 12584 OP01 No
Winter Feb. 1 - Apr. 21, 2027 12585 OP02 No
Spring Jun. 7 - Jul. 30, 2027 21664 ON50 No
Spring May 3 - Jul. 23, 2027 21665 OP01 No
This course is offered in an online setting. Your course will be taught in real-time at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Online
Winter Jan. 4 - Mar. 26, 2027 Wed, Thu: 06:00 - 08:00 pm
 12582 OC05 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Mar. 26, 2027 Wed, Thu: 06:00 - 08:00 pm
 12586 Q01 No
For each course session or class time, you can choose to attend in person, online in real-time or watch a previously recorded session.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Fall Aug. 31 - Oct. 22, 2026 Tue: 08:00 - 11:00 am
Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 42512 HN01 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Feb. 24, 2027 Mon: 08:00 - 11:00 am
Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 12581 HN01 No

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