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Overview
On Pharmacokinetics - Drug Dosing in Renal Disease at Taipei Medical University by FutureLearn, you will learn the principles of pharmacokinetics and drug dose adjustment in patients with renal disease. You will be introduced to basic kidney physiology and functions, including the filtration, secretion and reabsorption of water, and the mechanisms of renal drug excretion.
Key facts:
- You will learn how to calculate renal clearance, and how to recommend dosing regimen for patients with the disease.
- You will also explore the general principles for dosage adjustment in dialysis patients, and be able to describe the typical clinical presentation of chronic renal failure.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...- Explain basic physiology of the kidneys
- Calculate renal clearance by excretion rate method / renal clearance by urinary recovery method
- Describe pharmacokinetic factors that affect dialysability of drugs
- Describe the most common causes of chronic renal failure
- Assess an appropriate therapy for chronic renal failure and secondary complications
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Renal Physiology and Function
- Pharmacokinetics and Dosing Regimen in Renal Failure
- Dosing Regimen in Renal Dialysis
- Acute Renal Failure
- Chronic Renal Failure
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
- 2 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is for anyone requiring clinical pharmacokinetic knowledge, including undergraduate pharmacy students, post-graduate pharmacy students and pharmacists in clinical practice.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents94 EUR / full≈ 94 EUR / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents94 EUR / full≈ 94 EUR / full
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