HLCR 111 - Medication Calculations

Institution:

Santa Fe Community College

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Description:

Students review and apply mathematical operations, principles and methods needed for dosage calculations. Students learn and practice dosage calculations for medication administered orally, intravenously and by syringe as well as solve word problems specific to medication orders. Students also learn to calculate intake and output, read medication labels, convert between various systems of measurement, properly reconstitute powdered medications and calculate dosages for children. Offered: Fall and Spring.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.sfcc.edu

Phone Number:

(505) 428-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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