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2011 - 2012 CNM Catalog June 2011, Volume 44 
    
2011 - 2012 CNM Catalog June 2011, Volume 44 [The CNM Academic Year includes Fall, Spring, Summer Terms]

EMS 2203 - Drug Calculations

1 credit hour(s)
(Prerequisite:  RDG 0950  or appropriate placement scores  + EMS 1053  + EMS 1093  or EMS 1010 (2007-09). (Pre- or Corequisites: MATH 1315  or MATH 1410  or MATH 1415  or MATH 1460  or MATH 1710 )

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 National EMS Education Standards 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 .
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