EMSP 120 — Paramedic Pharmacology and Medical
Administration 3 cr. This course will provide the student with knowledge about the principles of pharmacology and medication administration. It will include pharmacologic classifications, mechanism of drug actions, pharmacokinetics, key adverse effects and drug interactions. It will also contain an overview of the bodily effects of drugs as well as review of major drug categories. This course provides students with knowledge, responsibilities, and accountability, in the administration of medications across the lifespan. This course will also cover dosage calculations necessary for safe preparation and administration of medications. The student will learn the current evidence based techniques and methods and how to successfully communicate and document these methods. Prerequisite(s): EMSP program acceptance, BIOL-132, ENGL-100 or ENGL-101, MATH-112 Corequisite(s): BIOL-138, EMSP-115, EMSP-150