Drug Calculation Numeracy Skills Test For Healthcare Assistants
Regular price£7.00
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Designed for healthcare assistants, this online training course covers fundamental arithmetic skills, unit conversions, ratios, percentages, dosage calculations, IV infusion rates, concentration calculations, dilution calculations, and adjusting dosages based on patient changes.
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Basic Arithmetic Skills:
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.
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Conversion of Units:
- Ability to convert between different units of measurement (e.g., milligrams to grams, milliliters to liters).
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Ratios and Proportions:
- Understanding and solving problems involving ratios and proportions.
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Percentages:
- Calculating percentages and solving problems related to drug dosage.
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Dosage Calculations:
- Ability to calculate the correct dosage based on prescribed medication orders, patient weight, and concentration.
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Intravenous (IV) Calculations:
- Understanding IV infusion rates, drip rates, and calculating the correct flow rate.
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Concentration Calculations:
- Calculating the concentration of a medication solution based on drug amount and solution volume.
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Dilution Calculations:
- Ability to calculate the correct dilution of a medication solution based on desired concentration and volume.
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Reducing and Enlarging Formulae:
- Adjusting medication dosages based on changes in patient weight or age.
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Interpretation of Medication Labels and Prescriptions:
- Understanding information provided on medication labels and prescriptions, including dose strengths, directions, and frequency.
Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrating proficiency in basic arithmetic operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Applying conversion factors to convert between different units of measurement accurately.
- Understanding and applying ratios and proportions in drug calculations.
- Calculating percentages accurately and applying them to drug dosage calculations.
- Applying appropriate dosage calculation methods based on prescribed medication orders, patient weight, and concentration of medication.
- Understanding and calculating IV infusion rates and drip rates.
- Calculating medication concentrations based on drug amounts and solution volumes.
- Demonstrating the ability to dilute medication solutions to achieve the desired concentration.
Certificates are included.
Course Duration 1 Hour.
This Training module will be available for 6 months to complete from date of purchase.
