EMSP1215 — Advanced EMS Pharmacology
EMSP 1215 - Advanced EMS Pharmacology EMSP 1215 - Advanced EMS Pharmacology Hours/Week: Lecture 1 Lab 4 Course Description: This course introduces the applications and principles of pharmacological interventions commonly used by paramedics. Emphasis is placed upon drug classifications, dosage calculations, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of medications and their administration routes and techniques. 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; and current healthcare insurance; required immunizations. MnTC Goals None Major Content 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 Autonomic Nervous System Organization and function Peripheral nervous system characteristics Autonomic nervous system characteristics Principles of Pharmacology Medical legislation Naming Classification Schedules Storage and security Administration routes Autonomic pharmacology Metabolism and excretion Mechanism of medication action Phases of medication activity Pharmacokinetics Medication interactions Toxicity Types of patients Universal precaution
Prerequisites: EMSP1210