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, dilutions, concentrations, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) milliliter-equivalents and industry related business math.

Course Level: Career/Tech Preparatory

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Read a prescription and define its meaning.
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 concentrations and dilutions. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)
CLO#5: Identify and describe the components of the revenue cycle. Explain co-payments and calculate (AWP) insurance pricing.