Abstract
This subject will expand upon the student's general understanding of pharmacology by applying these principles to paramedic practice. Students will be introduced to medications used in managing a wide variety of clinical conditions encountered in out-of-hospital settings.
Syllabus
This subject will cover the following topics:
Advanced pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics;Adrenergic and cholinergic pharmacology;Histamine and antihistamine drugs;Antipsychotic drugs;Anxiolytics, hypnotics and antidepressant drugs;Anticonvulsants and muscle relaxants;Narcotic analgesics and antagonists;Anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic drugs;Pharmacology of general and local anaesthesia;Digitalis, antiarrhythmic and antianginal drugs;Antihypertensive drugs;Anticoagulant, fibrinolytic and antiplatelet therapy;Diuretic drugs;Fluid therapies;Bronchodilators and drugs … For more content click the Read More button below.
Assessment items
1. Quizzes
2. Simulation-Based Assessment
3. Oral Viva
Enrolment restrictions
Bachelor of Clinical Practice (Paramedic), Bachelor of Paramedicine and Bachelor of Paramedicine (Honours).
Enrolment in the online/distance offering is for online students only.
Pre-requisite
Learning activities
Intensive School
Learning resources
Additional resources required by students
Students attending compulsory intensive schools on Charles Sturt campuses will incur costs associated with travel, accommodation and required resources.