AH 22 - Healthcare Calculations

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

MTH 20 or designated placement

Course Description: Teaches the calculations involved in the preparation and administration of pharmacological products. Topics include reading a prescription, converting measurements through dimensional analysis, dosage calculations and conversions, dilutions, concentrations, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) milliliter-equivalents and industry related business math for Pharmacy Techs and Medical Assistants.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Calculate medication doses based on information provided in a medication prescription.
CLO#2: Identify and describe the components of dimensional analysis in unit conversion.
CLO#3: Use measurement techniques in various units to calculate proper medicine dosage.
CLO#4: Calculate accurate conversions, concentrations and dilutions. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Scientific calculator (TI-30), pencil, paper.

Course Meeting Hours Type: Lecture
Course meeting hours minimum: 30
Course meeting hours standard: 33
Course meeting hours maximum: 36

ACTI Code, Course Type
351 Post-Secondary Remedial Math