May 20, 2024  
2023-2024 College Catalog 
    
2023-2024 College Catalog

PM 202 PREHOSPITAL PHARMACOLOGY



This course covers all aspects of pharmacology relating to safe and appropriate prehospital pharmaceutical interventions. Students will learn the principles of pharmacology, the FDA approval process, medication administration techniques, and drug dosage calculations. Students will be expected to use problem solving skills in case based practical applications. The lab component of this course focuses on drug dosage calculation strategies. Department consent is required. In addition to a course average of 77% or higher, students must earn an 80% or higher average on all drug calculation assessments in order to pass this course. 2 Credits Prerequisite: Admission to Paramedicine. Corequisites: Anatomy and Physiology (BI 113 , BI 215 , BI 217 , or equivalent), PM 102, PM 103. Department consent is required.