Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
1. (Knowledge Level) Identify the State and Federal regulations applied to the medications given in a clinical and prehospital setting. 2. (Knowledge Level) Identify the basic forms and routes of administrations for medications. 3. (Application Level) Relate the function of the body systems in normal perfusion, fluid and electrolyte balance, and acid-base balance. 4. (Analysis Level) Examine and explain the pathophysiology of shock and its effect on perfusion and pharmacokinetics. 5. (Knowledge Level) List medications by generic and trade names and the indications, contradictions, side-effects, and mechanism of action of drugs included in Arizona Department of Health Services approved paramedic drug box. 6. (Knowledge Level) List the medications used to treat respiratory, metabolic, endocrine, neurologic, obstetrical, gynecologic, cardiovascular, and renal disorders. 7. (Application Level) Identify and report the medications used in the treatment of a patient with a cardiac emergency according to the most current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) guidelines. 8. (Analysis Level) Identify and examine the signs and symptoms of illicit drug use and abuse. 9. (Analysis Level) Identify and outline the medications used in the treatment of a patient with a drug overdose. 10. (Application Level) Calculate drug dosages and intravenous infusion rates for any given medication.