EMS 2192 - Drug Calculations Lab

Institution:

Central New Mexico Community College

Subject:

Description:

This course presents dosage calculation methods for enteral and parenteral medications, including intravenous therapy and pediatric dosages in the EMS environment. This course is a hands on approach to calculations used in an emergency situation in the prehospital setting. This course integrates patient assessment for the Term 1 paramedic student. This course also provides instruction needed to provide advanced care for patients in a clinical setting. Meets or exceeds the cognitive objectives of the National EMS Education Standards and incorporates the NM EMT- Paramedic Scope of Practice.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(BIOL 1130 or BIOL 1140 or BIOL 2110 or CHEM 1120 or CHEM 1215 or CHEM 1225 or NUTR 1010 or PHYS 1115) AND (EMS 1190 or EMS 1890) AND (ENGL 1110 or ENGL 1110P or ENGL 1120 or ENGL 1210) AND Mathematics Requirement AND Humanities Requirement AND Social and Behavioral Science Requirement AND Department Approval

Corequisites:

EMS 2103 AND EMS 2105 AND EMS 2207

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lab

Notes:

90 Lab hours

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cnm.edu

Phone Number:

(505) 224-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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