Course Breakdown: 2-Hour Self-Paced Course
Credit Awarded: 2 Hours
Credit Type: Advanced
Accredited: CAPCE (F3-Distributive), CE Broker (FL, KY, TN), Pennsylvania Bureau of EMS*, and Virginia Office of EMS
Enrollment Period: One year or until completed, whichever comes first
Topics: Pharmacology
*PA Bureau of EMS reporting is by Regional Endorsement.
This self-paced course provides EMS professionals with a foundational understanding of pharmacology, focusing on the safe and effective use of medications in prehospital care.
- Explores essential concepts such as drug classifications, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and mechanisms of action.
- Emphasizes medication safety, legal considerations, storage and security
- Discusses the impact of physiological, environmental, and psychosocial factors on drug response.
- Examines medication interactions, adverse effects, and therapeutic responses to enhance clinical decision-making in the field.
Designed to reinforce both basic and advanced knowledge, this course equips EMS personnel with the critical skills necessary for confident, evidence-based medication administration.