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2009 - 2011 CNM Catalog June 2010, Volume 43 with Addendum Information 
    
2009 - 2011 CNM Catalog June 2010, Volume 43 with Addendum Information [The CNM Academic Year includes Fall, Spring, Summer Terms]

EMS 2203 - Drug Calculations

1 credit hour(s)
(Prerequisite: EMS 1053  EMS 1093  or EMS 1010 (2007-09); MATH 0930  + RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores ).

This course presents with dosage calculation methods for enteral and parenteral medications, including intravenous therapy and pediatric dosages in the EMS environment. Focuses on those calculations used in an emergency situation in the prehospital setting. Meets or exceeds the cognitive objectives of the EMT-Paramedic National Standard Curriculum and incorporates the NM EMT-Paramedic Scope of Practice. A current EMT-B New Mexico State License or current EMT-B NREMT certification will be accepted for EMS 1053 , EMS 1093 .