EMSP 2348 - Emergency Pharmacology

Institution:

Blinn College

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Description:

A comprehensive course covering all aspects of the utilization of medications in treating emergency situations. Course is designed to compliment Cardiology, Special Populations, and Medical Emergency courses. The student will display a command of general pharmacological terminology, general drug mechanisms, administration routes and administration procedures, and drug dose calculations. Students will demonstrate understanding of the pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, indications, contraindications, possible side effects, and common drug interactions of a variety of medications used in out-of-hospital medical care. Prerequisite: Appropriate scores on the reading, writing, and math portions of the THEA Test or alternate test OR completion of the math, reading, and writing developmental course sequences and acceptance into Paramedic Program. Co-Enrollment: EMSP 1338, EMSP 1356, EMSP 1355, EMSP 2260. A score of 270 or higher on the MATH portion of THEA, 230 or higher on the Reading portion of THEA, and a 6 on the Writing portion of THEA, or completion of the appropriate remediation sequence of courses. Student must have successfully completed one semester of college level Anatomy & Physiology or co-enroll during the first semester of Paramedic Academy. Credit: Three semester hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.blinn.edu

Phone Number:

(979) 830-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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