Medical Mathematics
Issued by
University System of Georgia, eCampus
Earners of this credential can calculate medications appropriately and demonstrate solving medication problems using dimensional analysis. The associated course improves students' ability to deliver safe medicines by showing competency in medication calculation using algebra to solve word problems.
- Type Validation
- Level Foundational
- Time Weeks
- Cost Free
Earning Criteria
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Complete four module exams and one comprehensive final exam. To receive this credential, students must score 75% or higher on all exams.
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Complete readings, videos, and other activities for the four-module course. Topics include medication calculations with an introduction to basic math, medication safety and administration, medication dosage and administration using dimensional analysis, and medication dosage using body weight and body surface area.