EMSE1149 — Advanced EMS Pharmacology
EMSE 1149 - Advanced EMS Pharmacology EMSE 1149 - Advanced EMS Pharmacology Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 2 Course Description: This course introduces the applications and principles of pharmacological interventions and intravenous cannulation commonly used in the prehospital environment. Emphasis is placed upon drug classifications, dosage calculations, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of medications and their administration routes and techniques. Students will practice IV/IO access, blood draws, and medication administration skills. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. This course requires Minnesota Human Services and National background studies with no restrictions; current AHA BLS Provider certification; current state EMT certification; current healthcare insurance. MnTC Goals None Major Content Autonomic Nervous System Organization and function Peripheral nervous system characteristics Autonomic nervous system characteristics Emergency Medications Names Actions Indications Contraindications Complications Routes of administration Side effects Interactions Dosages for the medications administered Medication Administration Patient administration Paramedics Scope of Management Mathematical equivalents Medical Direction Principles of Intravenous Access Cannulation Infusion Blood draws Solutions Setups Asepsis Intraosseous Needles Principles of Pharmacology Medical legislation Naming Classification Schedules Storage and security Ad
Prerequisites: EMSE1146, MATH0070, MATH0030, MATH0060, MATH1000