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 5 - Jun. 27, 2025 Mon, Thu: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 20397 AP01 No
Spring May 5 - Jun. 26, 2025 Mon: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm
Wed: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20399 AP02 No
Fall Sep. 2 - Oct. 17, 2025 Tue, Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 40939 AN01 No
Fall Sep. 2 - Oct. 17, 2025 Mon, Tue: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 40937 AN05 No
Winter Jan. 5 - Feb. 20, 2026 Mon, Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 10931 AN01 No
Winter Jan. 5 - Mar. 27, 2026 Tue: 08:00 - 11:00 am
Fri: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm
 10926 AP01 No
Winter Jan. 5 - Mar. 27, 2026 Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 10929 AP02 No
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
Spring May 4 - Jun. 19, 2026 Mon, Fri: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 20435 EP03 No

Wetaskiwin
Winter Jan. 5 - Mar. 20, 2026 Tue, Thu: 06:00 - 08:00 pm
 10930 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. 9 - Aug. 8, 2025 21478 ON50 No
Spring May 5 - Jul. 26, 2025 20398 OP10 No
Fall Oct. 6 - Nov. 28, 2025 40938 ON50 No
Fall Sep. 2 - Nov. 21, 2025 40935 OP01 No
Fall Sep. 29 - Dec. 17, 2025 40936 OP02 No
Winter Feb. 9 - Apr. 3, 2026 10934 ON50 No
Winter Jan. 5 - Mar. 27, 2026 10927 OP01 No
Winter Feb. 2 - Apr. 22, 2026 10928 OP02 No
Spring Jun. 8 - Jul. 31, 2026 20436 ON50 No
Spring May 4 - Jul. 24, 2026 20433 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
Spring May 5 - Jun. 20, 2025 Wed, Thu: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 21467 EP03 No
Spring May 5 - Jun. 27, 2025 Wed, Thu: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 21470 Q01 No
Winter Jan. 5 - Mar. 20, 2026 Tue, Thu: 06:00 - 08:00 pm 10935 CO05 No
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
 10936 OP03 No
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
 10933 Q01 No
The course has a mixture of online and in-person instruction.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Fall Sep. 2 - Oct. 17, 2025 Tue, Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 40934 BN01 No
Fall Sep. 2 - Oct. 17, 2025 Mon, Tue: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 40940 BN05 No
Winter Jan. 5 - Feb. 20, 2026 Mon, Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 10932 BN01 No

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