Course Number   Course Title / Description / MnTC Goals / Prerequisites Credits
EMSP 1506   Pharmacology for the Paramedic 2  
  This course will focus on medications commonly used in the pre-hospital, how these medications work and how they are administered. Concepts covered include indications, contraindications, side effects and other issues of concern. Medication administering skills include working with oral, subQ, IM, IO, and IV meds. In addition to providing knowledge of medications currently used in the pre-hospital setting, the course will also examine procedures for maintaining preparedness to administer additional medications that may come into the pre-hospital arena.  
  Minnesota Transfer Goals: 0 0  
  Prerequisite: EMSP1502 EMT Basic Certification  

EMSP 1506 is a required course in the following degrees, diplomas, or certificates:
Acute Care Paramedic AAS Degree (2010-2011)
Acute Care Paramedic Diploma (2010-2011)
Acute Care Paramedic Diploma (2009-2010)
Paramedic Diploma (2008-2009)