Abstract: Objective To investigate the teaching situations and demands on pharmacology in vocational colleges students and provide a scientific basis for further course reform.Methods The teaching programs from 25 vocational colleges were investigated by interviews,the demands of specialty teachers and the staffs from 7 rehabilitation departments on pharmacology were examined by applying questionnaire.Results Professional core courses were more consistent between intercollegiate,however,basic medicine had remarkable differences,especially in pharmacology teaching aspects,and the teaching contents and time allocations were lack of basis.Specialty teachers and the staffs had different demands for knowledge of pharmacology but had the same demands on the same points.Conclusion Pharmacology courses is necessary in vocational rehabilitation.Curriculum reform of basic medicine should first refine on the teaching contents based on the needs analysis,embodying professional applicability and pertinence to improve teaching quality.

Key words: specialty of rehabilitation therapy, pharmacology, curriculum content, needs analysis, refinement, higher vocational education