Summer 2019 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 th 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 and two-day weekend lab session. See class schedule. Textbook(s): Bledsoe, B., Cherry, R., Porter, R. (2017). Paramedic Care Principles and Practice Volumes 1-5, 5 th Edition. Hoboken, 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%. Lab will be graded on a pass/fail system with a passing grade received when all required skills are completed with appropriate, supervised technique. Tentative Course Outline: Paramedic Care Principles and Practice Volumes 1-5, 5 th Edition. Vol. 1, Ch. 14