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 Department:    AHE

 Course #:    118

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    510801

 EPC:    381

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Application of arithmetic skills and metric system to the calculating of ratios and percentages related to drug dosages.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: MATH 096 or equivalent with a "C" or higher.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree, Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Solve problems using metric, apothecaries, and household measurements.
2. Measure drug dosages.
3. Calculate equivalent dosages between different systems of measurements.
4. Accurately and consistently calculate drug dose and sterile preparations.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2018 and affects outlines for 2019 and later.

Quantify

Definition: Apply mathematical skills quantitatively, logically, creatively, and critically.

Course Contents

1. Review basic arithmetic.
2. Introduction to the apothecary system.
3. Household measurements.
4. Metric system.
5. Ratio and proportion.