EMS 1150 - Introduction to Pharmacology
1 Credits
Introduces basic and advanced concepts in pharmacology including pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, alpha-receptors, beta- receptors, biotransformation, and elimination. This introductory course will also focus on administration methodologies as well as drug calculation.
Pre-Requisites EMS 1101
Major Content Areas
Sympathetic pharmacology Respiratory system pharmacology Cardiac pharmacology Dosage calculation Introduction to pharmacology Commonly prescribed medications Parasympathetic pharmacology Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics Central nervous system pharmacology- 10% Pharmacology of the endocrine system 10%
Learning Outcomes
Appreciate the role of the sympathetic and parasympathetic medications. Discuss the relationship of pharmacologic substances and the central nervous system, respiratory system, cardiac system and endocrine system. Discuss pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs used in the prehospital setting. Recognize commonly prescribed medications and the associated medical conditions for which they are prescribed. Perform drug dosage calculations quickly and effectively.
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