Fall 2019 Course Syllabi

Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus Course Prefix/Number/Title: EMS 213 - Pre-hospital Pharmacology IV Number of credits: 2 credits Course Description: This course introduces the paramedic student to specific medications used in the pre-hospital setting that are focused on medical emergencies, mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, dosing and correct administration are discussed in this class. Pre-/Co-requisites: Pharmacology I EMS 210/Pharmacology II EMS 211/Pharmacology III EMS 212 Course Objectives: To integrate complex knowledge of medications associated with medical emergencies. To understand indications, contraindications, side effects, and dosage of emergency medications for patients of all ages. Teaching-learning methods in this course may include, but are not limited to, assigned readings, independent studies, presentations, discussion, critical thinking exercises, labs and class activities. Instructor: Wayne Fahy and Mary Jund Office: 1900 8 th Ave SE Minot ND Office Hours: By appointment. Email: Wayne Fahy-- -wayne.fahy@dakotacollege.edu Mary Jund-- -mary.jund@dakotacollege.edu Lecture/Lab Schedule: Mondays and Thursdays from 6:15 – 10:15 pm. See class schedule. Textbook(s): Bledsoe, B., Cherry, R., Porter, R. (2017). Paramedic Care Principles and Practice Volumes 1-5, 5 th Edition. Hoboken, NJ: Brady Books. Course Requirements: Students will be required to attend class and complete assignments in MyBradyLab and exams in EMStesting on time. Final exams will be work 40%, additional, tests 20%, quizzes 20%, homework 10% and affective behavior 10%. Students will also be required to pass skill sheets and scenario skills sessions per portfolio requirements (where applicable). Tentative Course Outline: Prehospital Emergency Pharmacology 7 th Edition, Vol. 1, Ch. 13. Other materials provided by instructors. TOPIC – CLASSROOM Medications Used in the Treatment of Metabolic-Endocrine Emergencies Medications Used in the Treatment of Neurological Emergencies Medications Used in the Treatment of Obstetrical/Gynecological Emergencies Medications used in Toxicological Emergencies Medications used in the Treatment of Behavioral Emergencies Medications Used in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Emergencies