Nov 23, 2024  
2016 - 2018 CNM Catalog, Volume 49 
    
2016 - 2018 CNM Catalog, Volume 49 [The CNM Academic Year includes Fall, Spring, Summer Terms]

EMS 2192 - Drug Calculations Lab

2 credit hour(s)


Prerequisite: BIO 1410  + (EMS 1190  or EMS 1890 ) + (ENG 1101  or ENG 1102  or ENG 1119 ) + AAS Mathematics Requirement  + PSY 1105  + department approval.
Corequisite: EMS 2103  + EMS 2207  + EMS 2105 .
This course presents dosage calculation methods for enteral and parenteral medications, including intravenous therapy and pediatric dosages in the EMS environment. This course is a hands on approach to calculations used in an emergency situation in the prehospital setting. This course integrates patient assessment for the Term 1 paramedic student.  This course also Provides instruction needed to provide advanced care for patients in a clinical setting. Meets or exceeds the cognitive objectives of the National EMS Education Standards and incorporates the NM EMT- Paramedic Scope of Practice.

 

Note(s):

  • 90 Lab hours