Fall 2016 Course Syllabi

Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus

Course Prefix/Number/Title:

EMS 211 ‐ Pre‐hospital Pharmacology II

Number of credits:

2 credit

Course Description:

This course introduces the paramedic student to specific medications used in the

pre‐hospital setting that are focused on respiratory emergencies. Mechanism of action, indications,

contraindications, dosing and correct administration are discussed in this class.

Pre‐/Co‐requisites:

EMS 210 ‐ Pharmacology I

Course Objectives:

Integrates complex knowledge of medications associated with respiratory

emergencies and rapid sequence intubation. Understand the indications, contraindications, side effects,

and dosage of emergency medications for patients of all ages.

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‐‐

‐wayne.fahy@dakotacollege.edu

Mary Jund‐‐

‐mary.jund@dakotacollege.edu

Lecture/Lab Schedule:

Mondays and Thursdays from 6:15‐10:15 pm. See class schedule.

Textbook(s):

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

Edition. Upper

Saddle River, NJ: Brady 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%. Students will also be required to pass skill

sheets and scenario skills sessions per portfolio requirements (where applicable).

Tentative Course Outline:

Prehospital Emergency Pharmacology 7

Edition, Ch. 8, 9, 16.

TOPIC – CLASSROOM___________________________________________________________________

Medications Used in the Treatment of Respiratory Emergencies

Ch. 8

Medications Used in the Treatment of Allergic Reactions/Anaphylaxis

Ch. 9

Sedation and Pain Management

Ch. 16

Course objectives details to be covered according to the EMS National Standards instructional

guidelines.