Pharmacology

This course provides the paramedic with the knowledge that is required to implement a patient management plan based on principles and applications of pharmacology. Discussion of pharmacology includes: indentification of drugs, drug calculations, drug administration techniques, and procedures and drug safety and standards. This course provides instruction on topics in Division 1 (Preparatory), Section 7 (Pharmacology) and Section 8 (Venous Access/Medication Administration) of the USDOT/NHTSA Paramedic National Standard Curriculum.