HTH 1760 - Basic Drug Calculations for Healthcare Workers

Institution:

College of Southern Maryland

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Description:

Prerequisite: MTH 0800 or placement This course is designed for healthcare workers/nursing students who administer medications to adults and children. The following basic math concepts are included in the course: ratio and proportion calculations conversions between the metric, apothecary, and household systems; safe dosages based on body weight; and calculation formulas for regulating intravenous fluids. Offered irregularly.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csmd.edu/

Phone Number:

(301) 934-2251

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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