Sep 03, 2025  
2025-2026 CNM Catalog, Volume 57 
    
2025-2026 CNM Catalog, Volume 57

EMS 2192 - Drug Calculations Lab

2 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: (BIOL 1130  or BIOL 1140  or BIOL 2110  or CHEM 1120  or CHEM 1215  or CHEM 1225  or NUTR 1010  or PHYS 1115 ) + (EMS 1190  or EMS 1890 ) + (ENGL 1110  or ENGL 1110P ) + Department Approval
Pre- or corequisite: Mathematics Requirement  
Corequisite: EMS 2103  + EMS 2105  + EMS 2207  
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.

Lab Hours: 90