2016-2017 Catalog & Handbook 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2016-2017 Catalog & Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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EMS 130 - Pharmacology


Class Hours 3
Lab Hours 3
Clinical Hours 0
Work Experience 0
Credit Hours 4
Minimum State Prerequisites: Take EMS 110 
Minimum State Corequisites: Take EMS 122 
Local Prerequisites: None
Local Corequisites: None

This course introduces the fundamental principles of pharmacology and medication administration and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include medical terminology, pharmacological concepts, weights, measures, drug calculations, vascular access for fluids and medication administration and legislation. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately calculate drug dosages, properly administer medications, and demonstrate general knowledge of pharmacology.

College Transfer: N/A



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