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Medical Math and Pharmacy Calculations Course
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Learn medical mathematics, dosage calculations, pharmacy measurements, and healthcare numerical skills with this professional course.
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Overview
Medical Math and Pharmacy Calculations Course is designed to provide learners with essential knowledge and practical skills required to perform accurate mathematical calculations used in healthcare and pharmaceutical settings. The course introduces fundamental concepts of medical arithmetic, dosage calculations, measurement conversions, and safe medication handling practices.
The course covers key areas including drug dosage calculations, unit conversions, oral and injectable medication calculations, infusion rates, concentration measurements, prescription interpretation, and accuracy verification techniques. Learners will explore how healthcare professionals use precise calculations to ensure patient safety and effective treatment outcomes.
Medical Math and Pharmacy Calculations Course builds strong numerical confidence and attention to detail required in medical, pharmacy, and clinical environments. The programme is ideal for pharmacy assistants, nursing students, healthcare workers, and individuals preparing for careers in medical and pharmaceutical fields.
Learning Outcomes
- Learn accurate drug dosage calculation methods.
- Develop skills in unit conversions effectively.
- Gain knowledge of prescription interpretation techniques.
- Understand infusion rate calculation procedures.
- Develop accuracy in pharmaceutical measurements.
- Learn patient safety calculation practices.
Certification
Certificate of Achievement
After the successful completion of the final assessment, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate of achievement. The PDF certificate is for 9.99, and it will be sent to you immediately after through e-mail. You can get the hard copy for 15.99, which will reach your doorsteps by post.
Entry Requirements
Basic numeracy skills and a general interest in healthcare or pharmacy practices are recommended for this course. No advanced mathematical background is required, making it suitable for beginners entering the medical field.
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for:
- Pharmacy Assistants
- Healthcare Assistants
- Medical Students
- Clinical Support Staff
- Individuals Interested in Healthcare Careers
Career Paths
This course can support progression into roles such as:
- Pharmacy Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician Support Worker
- Clinical Support Worker
- Medical Administrative Assistant
- Hospital Support Staff
- Community Pharmacy Worker
Course Curriculum
| Module 1: Introduction | |||
| Introduction to Medical Math and Pharmacy Calculations Course | 00:01:00 | ||
| Module 2: Conversions | |||
| Conversions: Time (Military/International – Standard Time) | 00:04:00 | ||
| Conversions: Roman Numerals | 00:09:00 | ||
| Conversions: Temperature (Celsius – Fahrenheit) | 00:13:00 | ||
| Module 3: Conversions Using Ratio - Proportion or Dimensional Analysis | |||
| Household to Metric Conversions of Weight: pounds (lbs) – kilograms (kg) | 00:05:00 | ||
| Household to Metric Conversions of Length: inches (in) – centimeters (cm) | 00:07:00 | ||
| Conversions: kilograms-grams-milligrams-micrograms | 00:14:00 | ||
| Conversions: milligrams & grains | 00:04:00 | ||
| Household to Metric Conversions of Volume: fl oz, tbsp, tsp – mL | 00:08:00 | ||
| Module 4: Pharmacy Math | |||
| Days Supply | 00:07:00 | ||
| Quantity To Be Dispensed | 00:03:00 | ||
| Single Dose, Single Day, Total Volume | 00:12:00 | ||
| Module 5: Business Math | |||
| Business Math: Terminologies | 00:08:00 | ||
| Business Math: Mark-up / Discount | 00:16:00 | ||
| Retail Business Math: Mark-up Amount & Mark-up Percentage | 00:08:00 | ||
| Retail Business Math: Discount Amount & Discount Percentage | 00:15:00 | ||
| Pharmacy Business Math: Purchase Price, Discount, and Discount Percentage | 00:03:00 | ||
| Pharmacy Business Math: Percentage Markup Rate | 00:02:00 | ||
| Pharmacy Business Math: Gross Profit / Net Profit | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 6: Understanding Percentages, Strengths & Concentration | |||
| Percentages, Strengths & Concentration | 00:15:00 | ||
| % w/v, % w/w, % v/v | 00:06:00 | ||
| Module 7: Hospital and Compounding Math: Alligation & Dilution | |||
| Review of Percentages, Strengths & Concentration | 00:02:00 | ||
| Alligation & Dilution | 00:04:00 | ||
| Application of Percentage, Alligation & Dilution | 00:03:00 | ||
| Practice Problems | 00:17:00 | ||
| More Practice Problems | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 8: Hospital Math: Flow Rate & Drip Rate | |||
| Flow Rate vs Drip Rate | 00:12:00 | ||
| Finding the R | 00:07:00 | ||
| Finding the T | 00:06:00 | ||
| Finding the V | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 9: Dosage Calculation | |||
| Dosage Calculation Based on Weight & Age | 00:05:00 | ||
| Dosage Calculation Based on Body Surface Area (BSA) | 00:06:00 | ||
| BSA Practice Problems | 00:03:00 | ||
| Therapeutic Dose versus Lethal Dose | 00:02:00 | ||
| Therapeutic Range: Minimum and Maximum Dose | 00:06:00 | ||
| Dosage Calculation Based on Weight: mg/kg/day & mg/kg/dose | 00:07:00 | ||
| Pediatric Daily Rate | 00:06:00 | ||
| Order your Certificates & Transcripts | |||
| Order your Certificates & Transcripts | 00:00:00 | ||
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Medical Math and Pharmacy Calculations Course teaches learners how to perform accurate calculations used in healthcare and pharmacy settings. It focuses on dosage calculations, conversions, and safe medication measurements.
This course is suitable for pharmacy assistants, nursing students, healthcare workers, and anyone interested in entering medical or pharmaceutical careers where accurate calculations are required.
No advanced math skills are required. The course starts with basic numerical concepts and gradually builds confidence in performing medical and pharmacy-related calculations.
Learners will study dosage calculations, unit conversions, prescription interpretation, infusion rates, concentration measurements, and patient safety calculation methods used in healthcare environments.
Accurate medical calculations are essential for patient safety. Incorrect dosages or measurements can lead to serious health risks, making precision a critical skill in healthcare settings.
Dosage calculation involves determining the correct amount of medication a patient should receive based on prescriptions, concentration, and patient requirements.
Yes, this course provides essential knowledge and skills that support entry into pharmacy-related roles such as pharmacy assistant or pharmacy support worker.
Unit conversions involve changing measurements from one unit to another, such as milligrams to grams or millilitres to litres, to ensure accurate medication preparation.
Yes, nursing students benefit greatly from this course as it strengthens their ability to calculate medication doses and ensure safe patient care.
Infusion rate calculation determines how quickly a medication should be delivered to a patient, often using intravenous (IV) systems in clinical settings.
The course improves patient safety by teaching accurate calculation methods that reduce medication errors and ensure correct treatment administration.
After completing this course, learners may pursue roles such as Pharmacy Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Clinical Support Worker, or Nursing Support Staff in hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies.