Dosage Calculations for Nurses and Other Health Care Providers
ALH-110-2
Jefferson Community College
- Semester
- Fall 2024
- Instructor
- Renee Dyer
- Start Date
- 08-26-2024
- Total Credits
- 2
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- 315-786-2437
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This course begins with the study of systems of measurements and conversions between the systems used for dosage calculations. Equipment used in medication administration, drug orders, labels and abbreviations are explored. Dosage calculations for all routes of administration are addressed, and include oral tablets, capsules and liquids, parenteral medications, intravenous flow rates and infusion times. Methods for calculating critical care medications, such as IV push and titrated IV medications, calculating dosage by weight and evaluating safe dosage are presented. Methods for calculating injectable medications from powder form are included. There is emphasis throughout the course on application of critical thinking skills to medication administration. Prerequisites: Math 098 or CPT placement into MTH 125 or higher. 2 cr. 2 Lec.
Prerequisites:
MTH 098 or MTH 125 or MTH 155 or MTH 185
Course Area: Health Information Management
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Dates: 08-26-2024 - 10-17-2024
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- Local Course ID: 24FA_JEF_ALH110_2
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