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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 provlem-solving skills in case based practical applications. The lab component of this course focuses on drug dosage calculation strategies. 2 Credits. Lecture: 2 hours per week. Lab: 1 hour per week.  2 Credits Prerequisites: Admission to Paramedicine. Corequisites: Anatomy & Physiology [BI 215, BI 217, BI 113, or equivalent], PM 202, PM 203. Department consent 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.