Fall 2016 Course Syllabi

Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus

Course Prefix/Number/Title:

EMS 210 ‐ Pre‐hospital Pharmacology I

Number of credits:

2 credits

Course Description:

This course introduces the paramedic student to medications used in the pre‐

hospital setting that are focused on mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, dosing and

correct administration are discussed in this class. This course also introduces the paramedic student to

the proper techniques of preparing for, starting and managing and IV site, drug dose calculations and IV

therapy. Students will be introduced to the autonomic nervous system and its functions.

Pre‐/Co‐requisites:

None.

Course Objectives:

To integrate complex knowledge of medications and drug calculations. To

understand indications, contraindications, side effects, and dosage and routes of emergency

medications for patients of all ages. To understand IV therapy and the types of fluids and how they play

a role in maintaining a fluid balance in the human body. To understanding aseptic techniques, how IV

equipment works and proper application and fluid administration. To understand the anatomy and

physiology of the autonomic nervous system, comparing its actions.

Teaching‐learning methods in this course may include, but are not limited to, assigned readings,

independent studies, presentations, discussion, critical thinking exercises, labs and class activities.

Instructor:

Wayne Fahy and Mary Jund

Office:

1900 8

Ave SE Minot ND

Office Hours:

By appointment.

Email:

Wayne Fahy‐‐

Mary Jund‐‐

Lecture/Lab Schedule:

Mondays and Thursdays from 6:15 – 10:15 pm and two‐day weekend lab

session. See class schedule.

Textbook(s):

Bledsoe, B., Clayden, D. (2012). Prehospital Emergency Pharmacology 7

Edition. Upper

Saddle River, NJ: Brady Books. Ogden, S., Fluharty, L. (2012). Calculations of Drug Dosages 9

Edition.

St. Louis, MO: Elsevier/Mosby Books.

Course Requirements:

Students will be required to attend class and complete assignments in

MyBradyLab and exams in EMStesting on time. Final exams will be work 40%, additional, tests 20%,

quizzes 20%, homework 10% and affective behavior 10%. Lab will be graded on a pass/fail system with a

passing grade received when all required skills are completed with appropriate, supervised technique.