PARA 1020* - Advanced Principles of Pharmacology

 An advanced discussion of pharmacology including both prescribed and over-the-counter preparations categorized by drug classification or action.  Course content includes the therapeutic use of common medicines and specific drug interactions, actions, indications, precautions, contraindication, dosages and routes of administration for medical, environmental and trauma situations.  Emphasis is on select preparations, medications, and pharmacological agents routinely used by EMS and other Allied Health professionals. 

PREREQUISITES:  Selection into the Paramedic Program. 
COREQUISITES: PARA 1010*, PARA 1030*, PARA 1040*, PARA 1050C*.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs.  This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course. 

Credits: (2)

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