ALH 110 - Dosage Calculations/Nurses and Health Care Providers

Institution:

Jefferson Community College

Subject:

Allied Health

Description:

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. 2 cr. 2 Lec. (Per Departmental Standards Version of ALH 110, approved by Academic Affairs on 11/16/06).

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sunyjefferson.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 786-2200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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