U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
OFFICE OF CLINICAL RESEARCH
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This course is offered at no cost.1 The course is conducted via an online format through recorded lectures. Progression through the course is self-paced and there is no live attendance requirement.
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The course consists of approximately 50 lectures, ranging from 30-75 minutes each. The course syllabus, videos, handouts, and other course material will be posted to the course website.
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Although not required 2, each registered participant is expected to take the online final exam, which consists of 75-100 multiple choice questions. Participants are permitted to use lecture handouts and videos during the final exam. There are no retakes.
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An electronic Certificate of Completion is awarded to each registered participant who achieves a score of 75% or higher on the final exam.
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There is no academic credit or continuing medical education (CME) credit offered for this course 3.
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Module 1: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology
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Module 2: Pharmacokinetics
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Module 3: Drug Metabolism and Transport
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Module 4: Pharmacokinetics and Drug Therapy in Special Populations
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Module 5: Assessment of Drug Effects
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Module 6: Drug Discovery and Development
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Module 7: Pharmacogenomics and Pharmacotherapy
Principles of Clinical Pharmacology
General Information
1 There is a cost associated with the course for NIH employees taking this course through FAES for FAES credit. Please check the FAES website for more information in their catalog of courses.
2 The final exam is not required for participants who are NOT enrolled in the course through FAES. FAES participants must successfully pass a separate proctored final exam for credit. FAES participants will receive clear instructions through syllabi that is sent to FAES participants only.
3 FAES participants who successfully pass the proctored final exam and any other activities outlined in the FAES - PCP syllabi will be awarded both a certificate of completion and FAES credits.
Important Dates for the 2018-2019 Course Period
| Registration | October 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019 |
| Course | October 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019 |
| Final Examination | November 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019 |
Course Modules
View the course syllabus here [PDF, 115KB].
Supplemental Materials
No required textbook for this course.
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