AHEA 106 - Dosages & Solutions Nursing/Allied Health

1 credit (1 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 1 contact hours [MATH 100 or a minimum score of 34 in Compass Algebra placement domain]*

This course offers a clear and concise method of calculating medication dosages. Adult and pediatric medication calculations are included. The content includes how to read medication labels and physician orders relating to medications; convert metric, apothecary and household measurements; compute IV drip rates; reconstitute powders and administer heparin and insulin.
OFFERED: fall and spring semesters