OPRA Course | Stage 1
Your First Step to Become a Licensed Pharmacist in Australia ✈️
Get ready for your OPRA exam with a simple and clear roadmap. The course is divided into 5 stages.
Stage 1 includes the following lessons:
1. Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
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Sympathetic and parasympathetic systems
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Key neurotransmitters and receptors
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Clinical applications and commonly used drugs
2. Central Nervous System (CNS)
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Brain and spinal cord overview
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Neurotransmitters and neural pathways
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CNS disorders and pharmacological management
3. Cardiovascular System
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Cardiac physiology and blood pressure regulation
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Hypertension, heart failure, and arrhythmias
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Cardiovascular drugs and clinical use
4. Antibiotics
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Classification and mechanisms of action
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Indications and antimicrobial resistance
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Common side effects and drug interactions
5. Blood Components and Diseases
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RBCs, WBCs, platelets, and plasma
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Anemia, bleeding disorders, and leukemias
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Diagnostic basics and treatment overview
6. Immunology and Antidotes
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Immune system fundamentals
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Hypersensitivity and immunological disorders
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Antidotes and poisoning management
7. Anti-Cancer Drugs
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Cancer biology fundamentals
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Chemotherapy classes and targeted therapies
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Adverse effects and safety considerations
8. Autoimmune Diseases
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Pathophysiology of autoimmunity
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Common autoimmune disorders
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Immunosuppressive and biologic therapies
9. Endocrine System
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Hormonal regulation and feedback mechanisms
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Diabetes, thyroid, and adrenal disorders
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Endocrine pharmacology
10. Hyperlipidemia
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Lipid metabolism
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Types of dyslipidemia
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Lipid-lowering agents and treatment guidelines
11. Gout
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Uric acid metabolism
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Acute versus chronic gout
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Pharmacological management
12. NSAIDs
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Mechanism of action
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Indications and contraindications
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Adverse effects and precautions
13. Anticoagulants
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Overview of the coagulation cascade
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Heparins, warfarin, and DOACs
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Monitoring and bleeding management
14. Respiratory System
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Airway and lung physiology
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Asthma, COPD, and respiratory infections
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Respiratory pharmacotherapy
15. Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT)
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Gastrointestinal physiology and secretion
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Peptic ulcer disease, GERD, and IBD
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GI drugs and clinical applications
Course Information
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