This course introduces basic and advanced pharmacological agents and concepts, with an emphasis on drug classifications and the knowledge and skills necessary for safe and effective medication administration. The pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of most medicines used in the pre-hospital setting will be evaluated. Students will also learn how to establish various routes of medication administration and procedures for administering medications via these routes. Students will also demonstrate mathematical computations for various drug and solution dose administration problems.
Prerequisites
As required by the program.