Drug Calculations course
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Overview
This course will give an overview of calculating drug doses and common miscalculation errors.
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Description
At the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Identify several medication errors
- Identify why calculation errors occur
- Understand drug measurements
- Understand converting doses
Course Content
- Drug Calculations – Course Introduction
- Introduction to Drug Calculations
- Calculation Errors
- Understanding Drug Measurements
- Drugs Measured in Units
- Converting to Different Units of Weight
- Solid Oral Doses
- Strength of Available Solution
- Double-Checking
- Weight-based Dosages
- Complexity and Risk
- Calculating Infusions
- Converting Dosages
- Percentages
Who is this course for?
This online course has been written at an introductory level 1 for all levels that fit the criteria to take training as part of their role. This includes:
- Refresher training
- Inductions
- Awareness
- Knowledge enhancement
Requirements
It is suitable for the following:
- All individuals who want to improve their knowledge and understanding of drug calculations
- Health Care workers
- Nurses, Doctors, Ambulance services, clinical and non-clinical workers
- Social Care Workers including Councils, Carers and Care assistants
- Youth workers including activity leaders, passenger transport and volunteers
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