1.	TITLE OF COURSE:	MATH FOR CLINICAL CALCULATIONS
	PREFIX/NUMBER:	MAT 103	CREDIT HOURS:	3
2.	PREREQUISITE:	Successful completion of MAT 090 with a S/C or better or Math Assessment

3.	RESOURCES NEEDED:
	TEXT:	Calculate with Confidence, Deborah Gray Morris
	SUPPLIES:	Paper and pencil
4.	COURSE DESCRIPTION:	Provides a review of general mathematics, introductory algebra and an opportunity to learn systems of measurement and methods of solving problems related to drug dosage and intravenous fluid administration.  It is designed for students in the health disciplines.  Topics may include algebra, graphs, measurement and conversion between various systems of measurement.

5.	STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
	A.	Demonstrate knowledge and use of ratios, proportions, and percents
	B.	Demonstrate knowledge and use of units of measure including metric, apothecary & household.
	C.	Demonstrate knowledge and use of algebraic operations.
	D.	Demonstrate knowledge and use of algebraic equations and formulas.
	E.	Demonstrate ability to calculate drug dosages from prescribed dosage & drug label information for oral medications.
	F.	Demonstrate ability to calculate drug dosages from prescribed dosage & drug label information for injectable medications.
	G.	Demonstrate knowledge and use of the steps in calculating drug dosage ranges for pediatric patients using various methods.
	H.	Demonstrate ability to calculate intravenous infusion rates of a drug for concentration and volume per unit time.
	I.	Demonstrate ability to calculate intravenous infusion rates of a drug for specific body weight per unit of time.

6.	COURSE OUTLINE
Test Section	Text Chap
I.		Math Review
	1.	Roman Numerals
	2.	Fractions
	3.	Decimals
	4.	Ratio and Proportion
	5.	Percentages
II.		Systems of Measurement
	6.	Metric System
	7.	Apothecary and Household Systems
	8.	Converting Within and Between Systems
	9.	Additional Conversions Useful in the Health Care Setting
III.		Methods of Administration and Calculation
	10.	Medication Administration
	11.	Understanding Medication Orders
	12.	Medication Administration Records and Drug Distribution Systems
	13.	Reading Medication Labelsons
	14.	Dosage Calculations Using the Ratio and Proportion Methods
	15.	Dosage Calculation Using the Formula Method
	16.	Dosage Calculation Using the Dimensional Analysis Method
IV.		Oral and Parenteral Dosage Forms, Insulin, and Pediatric Dosage Calculations
	17.	Calculation of Oral Medications
	18.	Parenteral Medications
	19.	Reconstitution of Solutions
	20.	Insulin
	21.	Pediatric and Adult Dosage Calculation Based on Weight
V.		IV, Heparin, and Critical Care Calculations
	22.	IV Calculations, Solutions, and Equipment
	23.	Heparin Calculations
	24.	Critical Care Calculations
7.		EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
		Evaluation methods and procedures will be determined by the instructor.  These may consist of but are not limited to: quizzes, exams, individual and/or group projects. Grading Scale: 90 – 100% - A 80 – 89% - B 70 – 79% - C 60 – 69% - D 0 – 59% - F
8.	SPECIAL REMARKS

Special Note for Nursing and Psychiatric Technician Students
	Receiving a passing grade in MAT103 does not guarantee admission to or continuation in nursing or psychiatric technician programs. Due to patient safety concerns, all students admitted to the nursing and psychiatric technician program will be required to complete a clinical math exam at >90% competency prior to clinical placement.  Failure to achieve >90% competency in clinical math will result in a failing grade in NUR 112 (Basic Concepts of Pharmacology) as part of the course requirements.
Homework:		Homework will be assigned and evaluated as determined by the instructor.
Cheating:		If cheating occurs, it will result in a zero on that exam.
Attendance:		Attendance will be taken and students will be dropped when they have missed 20% of the total class time. Missed exams will result in a zero for that exam unless prior arrangements have been made.

Conduct:	Professional and courteous behavior is expected at all times.  Disruptive behavior is unacceptable in the classroom and may result in the student's temporary or permanent removal from the course.
Assistance:	Help is available outside of class in the math lab or from your instructor.

9.	ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
	The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.
10.	ADA NOTICE:
	Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.