Top Drugs 2 - Medications you NEED to Know - Pharmacy

Master Essential Medications for Healthcare Success

Navigating the world of medications can be daunting for aspiring healthcare professionals. Top Drugs offers a streamlined approach to learning the most important medications used in today's healthcare landscape. This course breaks down complex information into easily digestible modules, focusing on the most prevalent conditions and their corresponding treatments.

Why Choose Top Drugs?

• Focus on Practical Application: Learn which drugs are actually used in practice and are fast movers in every pharmacy.
• Gold Standard Knowledge: Gain a solid understanding of the essential medications for each condition.
• Competitive Edge: Impress potential employers for Pharmacy, Medical, Nursing, PA, or Dental school with a strong foundation in drug knowledge.
• Confidence from Day One: Avoid feeling overwhelmed during your first clinical rotations. Enter your first rotation prepared and knowledgeable.
• Save Time & Effort: Concentrate on must-know medications instead of getting lost in endless details.
• Career Versatility: This course is valuable for all healthcare career paths.
• Expert Guidance: Developed by a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) and experienced practicing pharmacist.
• Ongoing Support: Access Q&A and expertise from the instructor while enrolled.

Course Content: A Condition-Based Approach

The Drugs and Conditions NEED to Know Medication courses are organized by condition, ensuring a logical and focused learning experience. Each condition module includes:

• Condition Overview: Understand the signs and symptoms, causes, treatments, and treatment goals.
• Medication Overview: A detailed exploration of medications used to treat the condition, including first-line options and when to consider alternatives. Medications are categorized by drug class and popularity.
• Hierarchy & Importance: Each medication is assigned a hierarchy designation indicating its importance. Learn which drugs are absolute MUST-KNOWs and which are less commonly used.
• MUST KNOW Medication Conclusion: A concise review of the most important medications at the end of each condition.
• Condition Outline: A printable, downloadable one-page summary of all drugs discussed, including brand and generic names. Ideal for quick reference and note-taking.

Course Modules:

• Part 1:
  • Blood Pressure/Hypertension
  • Diabetes
  • Cholesterol/Hyperlipidemia
  • OTC - Cough, Cold, Allergy
• Part 2:
  • Depression/Anxiety
  • GERD - Gastrointestinal Reflux Disease
  • Pain
  • Thyroid Disorders
• Part 3:
  • Antibiotics
  • Acute Sickness
  • ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Immunizations/Vaccines
• Part 4:
  • Asthma/COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
  • Gout
  • BPH/ED - Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia/Erectile Dysfunction
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Bone Health
• Part 5:
  • Birth Control
  • Incontinence / Overactive Bladder
  • Anticoagulation / Blood Clots
  • Arrhythmia Disorders
  • Dementia / Alzheimer's Disease

Bonus: A comprehensive List of the Top 200 Drugs of 2020, with links to the Top Drugs course covering each medication available on the Drugs and Conditions website.

About the Instructor:

I am a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) and a seasoned medication expert. I am a currently practicing pharmacist with experience in retail, hospital, academia, and consultation. With your purchase, you gain access to my expertise and can ask questions and discuss medication-related topics throughout your enrollment.