Demonstrate the ability to execute medication math at the paramedic level to include, but not limited to metric conversions, weight conversions for adult and pediatric patients, medication dose calculation, fluid bolus calculation, drip rate calculation, consensus formula calculation, and continuous infusion.
Safely perform steps to initiate an IV and/or an I/O, set a drip rate, and administer an IV medication bolus to an adult patient.
Complete a Paramedic-level medical and trauma assessment on an adult patient.
Show Paramedic-level record keeping ability by reporting and documenting assessment findings and interventions within a specified data tracking system.
Course Description 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. Credits: 2