PCT 3010 - Math Meds

Clock Hours: 36

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
The purpose of this course is to acquaint the student with the knowledge relative to the safe administration of medications as well as the basic mathematics needed for medication conversions and dosages. A review of basic mathematics will be included followed by mathematics of drugs and solutions.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Course Objectives:

Math Fundamentals
1. Adding and multiplying fractions
2. Decimals
3. Roman numerals
4. Ratios
5. Metric system
6. Percent, decimal, fractions
Measurement Conversions
1. Fahrenheit to Celsius
2. Traditional and 24 hour clock conversion
3. Metric system
Drug Labels
1. Parts of drug label
2. Rights of Meds Administration
3. Medication Orders
4. Abbreviations
Oral Dosages
1. Pediatric dosages
2. Nanogram use
3. Body surface area
4. Dosages based on BSA
5. Dosages based on weight
6. Dosage range
7. Safe dosages