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Drug Calculations course

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Price
£30 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
1 hour · Self-paced
Access to content
365 days
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
1 CPD hours / points
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Overview

This course will give an overview of calculating drug doses and common miscalculation errors.

CPD

1 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Standards Office

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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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

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An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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