Authors: Louis Durkin, MD, FACEP, FAAEM and Richard Craven Jr. NRP
The author(s) of this program reported no potential conflict of interest.
Pre-approved for one (1) continuing education credit hour for the following levels:
EMR/First Responder (EFR)
EMT/Basic
Advanced EMT (AEMT) / EMT-Intermediate
Paramedic
Pre-Approved by the following:
CAPCE (and all states accepting CAPCE approvals)
Accepted by NREMT
Course Description:
This course provides an overview of the epidemiology, demographics and pharmacology of the most common drugs of abuse including synthetic stimulants, THC and opioids. It covers the likely complications and side effects of the drugs, as well as potential interactions with other drugs. This course will uncover the current resource options available to EMS providers in the field.
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