EMS Pharmacology

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Fall 2 Credit Hours Introduces the underlying principles of pharmacology and provides a perspective of the historical, regulatory (FDA) and industrial aspects of pharmacological science. This includes overviews of the physiological, biochemical, and anatomical foundations for the interaction of drugs and chemicals with biological systems as well as a brief examination of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. Students will also become familiar with basic concepts of the interactions of chemical agents with living tissues. This course is intended to orient new paramedic students to the general scope of pharmacologic science. Prerequisites: nationally registered Emergency Medical Technician, Missouri Emergency Medical Technician license, American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification, Co-requisites: PARA 248, PARA 251, PARA 253, PARA 254, PARA 256, and PARA 370. Two hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: Missouri Emergency Medical Technician license, American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification, completion of PARA 0201 or BIO 0121 (or equivalent) with a C or better. Co-requisites: PARA 253, PARA 254, PARA 256, PARA 370