PARA-1052Pharmacology
Pharmacology is the branch of medicine concerned with the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs. In this course, students will be introduced to the theoretical concepts of pharmacology and the principles of drug legislation as it applies to a Primary Care Paramedic. Students will learn about categories / classifications of drugs, drug indications, adverse reactions, interactions and toxicity. Throughout this course, students will gain important theoretical knowledge that will assist in the process of integrating pharmacological interventions with a patients' existing medication regime.