Spring 2017 Course Syllabi

Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus

Course Prefix/Number/Title:

EMS 212 ‐ Pre‐hospital Pharmacology III

Number of credits:

1 credit

Course Description:

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

pre‐hospital setting that are focused on cardiac and shock emergencies, mechanism of action,

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

Pre‐/Co‐requisites:

Pharmacology I EMS 210/Pharmacology II EMS 211

Course Objectives:

To integrate complex knowledge of medications associated with cardiac and shock

emergencies. To understand indications, contraindications, side effects, and dosages 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. 7

TOPIC – CLASSROOM

Medications Used in the Treatment of Cardiovascular Emergencies

Ch. 7

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

guidelines.

General Education Goals/Objectives:

Not identified as a general education course.