Course description
Fundamentals of Pharmacokinetics for the Non-Specialist
Pharmacokinetics is an important discipline, imperative to the development of new medicines. With no prior knowledge assumed, this six-module course will familiarise you with the core aspects of pharmacokinetics. You will learn important definitions, how to analyse pharmacokinetic data, the relationship between pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, drug-drug interactions and regulatory requirements. On top of this, you will be able to consolidate your knowledge with two case studies, both detailing practical uses of pharmacokinetics.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
This course is aimed at anyone who comes into contact with PK/PD data but does not require specialist knowledge in the field. No previous knowledge of PK/ PD is assumed.
Relevant Departments include:
- Research & Development
- Preclinical Development
- Licensing & Business Development
- Clinical Operations
- Regulatory Affairs
- Clinical Pharmacology
Outcome / Qualification etc.
- Familiarise yourself with the key principles of Pharmacokinetics, including: absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion.
- Understand how to present Pharmacokinetic results to the regulators
- Consolidate your knowledge with case studies and understand the relevance of Pharmacokinetics in practice
- Address the fundamental areas of PK, including definitions, data analysis and regulatory expectations.
Training Course Content
- Module 1: Fundamentals of Pharmacokinetics
- Module 2: Pharmacokinetic Analysis
- Module 3: Drug-Drug Interactions
- Module 4: Regulatory Guidelines
- Module 5: PK/PD Studies
- Module 6: Pharmacokinetics of Biologics & Population Pharmacokinetics
Why choose PTI
On average, delegates of their online academies said:
Quality of content:
4/5
85% had applied content during the course to their role
Delivery rating:
4/5
This course was interesting and I had occasion to refresh my knowledge about pharmacokinetics.