Summary
On this two-day course, you will be introduced to the heart, kidneys, and endocrine system, with a focus on anatomy, physiology, selected diseases, and the associated pharmacology.
You will understand how these organ systems are structured and function, as well as how their interaction is crucial to the body’s homeostasis.
Throughout the course, you will work with clinical cases that link theory to practice and provide insight into common medical conditions and their treatment.
We deliver the course as a blended learning programme, combining compulsory online preparation with in-person course days at Atrium.
Preparation consists of reading materials, videos, short online tutorials, and test or reflection assignments, providing you with the foundation to get the most out of the teaching.
The course concludes with a written exam after Organ Module II.
Keywords
- Cardiology
- Nephrology
- Endocrinology
- Pharmacology
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Course leader & lecturers
- Ditte VesterlevCourse leaderMD, Associate International Medical Director
Novo Nordisk A/S
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Is this course for you?
This course is for you if you want a basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pharmacology, and to expand your knowledge when working with or advising on medicines in sales and marketing, market access, or public affairs.
This course is a compulsory module of the Pharma Consultant Diploma.
What you will learn
- The anatomical structure of the heart, kidneys, and endocrine system
- Key principles of circulatory physiology, fluid and electrolyte balance, and hormonal regulation, and how disease and pharmacological treatment affect them
- Common diseases within cardiovascular, renal, and endocrine disorders, and their interrelationships
- The principles behind the most used pharmacological treatments for cardiovascular, renal, and endocrine disorders, and how they relate to underlying physiological mechanisms of action
- How to apply theoretical knowledge to clinical cases and reflect on the relationship between symptoms, pathophysiology, and treatment
What your company will get
An employee who
- Has a basic understanding of the structure and function of the cardiovascular, renal, and endocrine systems
- Can link theory to practice and apply knowledge to clinical problems
- Understands common diseases and their interrelationships
- Understands the principles underlying standard pharmacological treatment
- Can engage in an informed dialogue with healthcare professionals and contribute to a strong professional collaboration
Course calendar
Day 1
- Cardiovascular anatomy
- Anatomy of the heart
- Systemic and pulmonary circulation
- Cardiac physiology
- Blood pressure, the Frank-Starling mechanism
- Electrophysiology
- Heart diseases
- Hypertension + medications
- Dyslipidaemia + medications
- Ischaemic heart disease + medications
- Exercise: SCORE risk chart
- Heart failure + medications
- Renal anatomy
- Anatomy and function of the kidneys
- Anatomy and function of the kidneys
- Renal physiology
- How do the kidneys work?
- Diuretic medications
Day 2
- Kidney disease
- Chronic kidney disease
- Acute renal failure
- Endocrinology
- Overview of hormonal disorders
- Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism + medications
- Overweight and obesity
- Is overweight a disease? + treatment
- Is overweight a disease? + treatment
- Diabetes
- Diabetes + medications
- Exercise
- Glucocorticoids
- Indications, administration, and side effects
- Indications, administration, and side effects
- Chronic diseases and lifestyle-related diseases
- Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome
- Multimorbidity
- Epidemiology
- Causes
- Treatment
- Cases
Registration
Registration deadline21 Oct 2026
Lersø Parkallé 101
2100 København Ø
13,900 DKK
Course information
Literature
Before the course, you get access to mandatory and optional readings via your personal Atrium login.
Prerequisites
You must have completed and passed the following exams :
- ‘Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology’* no earlier than 12 months before
- The ‘Basic pharmacology’ test
*Or obtained merit approval to access the merit exam. Read more here.
Examination
The exam is offered twice per year. You must register separately for exam 2.
This course is a part of a diploma
Earn your "License to Operate" in the pharmaceutical industry. The Pharma Consultant Diploma builds the scientific and industry knowledge to engage HCPs.
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