EMS 125B - Pharmacology for Paramedics

Credits: 3

Description
A fundamental course in pharmacology for the prehospital health provider. Areas of emphasis are the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of drug therapy, roles and responsibilities of drug administration and dosage calculations. Covers common drug classifications found in the prehospital setting.

Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate the ability to calculate and administer common medications given in the prehospital environment
Discuss the general pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of common medications given in the prehospital environment
Identify common prehospital prescription and street drugs and discuss their mode of action(s)
Discuss common medications and their classifications, actions , dosages, indications, contraindications and their uses in the prehospital environment
Perform a minimum of basic arithmetic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and apply them to solving problems
Project a positive and professional demeanor while in the classroom setting

Prerequisite: EMS Program Director approval