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EMSP 1521 - Pharmacology II

1 Credits
This course provides a continuation of the study of the properties, effects, and therapeutic value of the primary agents in the major drug categories. Upon completion, students should be able to place major drugs into correct therapeutic categories and identify indications, side effects, dosage and trade as well as generic names.

Prerequisite: EMSP 1511 ECG InterpretationEMSP 1512 Pharmacology IEMSP 1515 Fundamentals of ParamedicineEMSP 1522 Practicum IEMSP 2402 Anatomy & Physiology 

Corequisite: EMSP 1518 Advanced Paramedicine I , EMSP 1523 Practicum II  

Course Level Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Explain the most commonly used pharmacological agents utilized in the prehospital environment including a complete drug profile. (PLO 1)
2. Discuss the indications, dosage, route of administration and special considerations for medication administration in different age groups. (PLO 1, 3)
3. Demonstrate the ability to utilize proper calculations in all medication dosing and administration. (PLO 2)



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