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State of WisconsinEMT-Basic: A Practice BasedApproach to EMS Education4-1.16 Read the labels and inspect each type of medication that can beadministered by the EMT-Basic. (P-2)4-1.17 Create a drug profile for each of the medications that can beadministered by the EMT-Basic. (P-1)PREPARATIONMotivation:Later in this course the EMT-Basic student will belearning specific medications which may be administeredto a patient, for a specific medical condition.Administering medications is an important responsibilityof the EMT. Giving medications to pediatric and geriatricpatients requires special consideration. They must onlybe given following thorough evaluation and permissionfrom medical control.Prerequisites:AV Equipment:EMS Equipment:Primary Instructor:Assistant Instructor:BLS, Preparatory, Airway and Patient Assessment.MATERIALSUtilize various audio-visual materials relating to generalpharmacology. The continuous design and developmentof new audio-visual materials relating to EMS requirescareful review to determine which best meet the needs ofthe program. Materials should be edited to assuremeeting the objectives of the <strong>curriculum</strong>.NonePERSONNELAdvanced-level provider who has administeredmedications.The instructor-to-student ratio should be 1:6 forpsychomotor skill practice. Individuals used as assistantinstructors should be knowledgeable in generalpharmacology.PRESENTATIONDeclarative (What)I. Overview - the importance of medications and the concerns associated withtheir administrationModule 4-3

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