Medical Math
COURSE SYLLABUS
2015-2016
School Name: Casey County ATC
Program Name: Health Sciences
Course # FHM 100
Instructor: Paula Bodner, RN, BSN
Email: paula.bodner@casey.kyschools.us Location: Room #2
Hours: 7:45 – 3:45 Monday-Friday
Course Description:
This course is designed to provide a review of basic mathematic skills related to dosage
calculations, a thorough knowledge of the systems of measurement and conversion, and
application skills to perform dosage calculations.
Tasks: Tasks will be reviewed and are available to view at any time at
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Course Objectives
Students will:
1. Without the use of a calculator, solve problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication,
division of integers, fractions and decimals
2. Perform conversions with accuracy, interchanging apothecary, metric, and household systems
3. Describe and perform steps in dosage calculations of oral and parenteral medications
4. Describe and perform steps in pediatric dosage calculations
5. Describe and perform concepts of IV therapy calculation
Connections:
Standards/National Health Care Skill Standards
-Future Health Professionals (www.hosa.org)
hieving Necessary Skills (SCANS)
Materials Used: Mathematics For The Health Sciences, A Comprehensive Approach; Helms,
Joel R.
Course Outline
1.
Mathematical Essentials
A. Operations with Integers
B. Fractions
C. Order of Operations
D. Decimals
E. Percents
F. Roman Numerals
2.
Algebra
A. Solving Linear Equations
B. Mixture Problems
C. Solving Rational Equations
D. Formula Manipulation
E. Ratios and Proportions
F. Solving Percent Problems
G. Properties of Exponents
H. Scientific Notations
I. Significant Digits
J. Using the Scientific Calculator
3.
Measurement
A. Basic Dimensional Analysis
B. Conversions within the Metric System
C. Conversions between Metric and Nonmetric
D. Apothecary and Household Systems
E. Temperature Conversions
4.
Dilutions, Solutions, and Concentrations
A. Dilutions
B. Concentrations
C. Concentrations and Volumes of Two Solutions
D. Percent Solutions
5.
Drug Dosages and Intravenous Calculations
A. Reading and Interpreting Drug Orders and Drug Labels
B. Dosage Calculations: Formulas, Proportions, and Dimensional Analysis
C. Parenteral Dosage Calculations
D. Reconstitution of Solutions
E. Intravenous Flow Rates
F. Titration of Intravenous Medications
G. Dosages Based on Weight
H. Dosages Based on Body Surface Area
6.
Linear Equations, Graphing, and Variation
A. The Coordinate Plane
B. Slope and Rate Change
C. Graphing Linear Equations Using Slope
D. Graphing Linear Equations Using Tables
E. Interpreting Linear and Nonlinear Graphs
F. Direct and Inverse Variations
7.
Exponential and logarithmic Functions
A. Functions and Inequalities
B. Exponential Functions
C. Applications of Exponential Functions: Growth and Decay
D. Logarithms
E. Applications of Logarithms
8.
Geometry
A. Angles and Lines
B. Geometric Figures
C. Understanding Area and Volume
D. Surface Area
E. Density
9.
Charts, Tables, and Graphs
A. Collecting Data
B. Organizing Data using Frequency Distribution Tables
C. Reading and Interpreting Tables and Charts
D. Constructing Charts and Graphs from Tables
10.
Introductory Statistics
A. Measures of Central Tendency
B. Standard Deviation
C. Normal Distribution
D. z-Score
E. Percentiles
Grading Student will be permitted to work at their own pace on
textbook assignments and online student activities . However, suitable
progress must be made throughout the course. Instructor will be
available to answer questions and release exams once student has
completed specific unit assignments.
Grading Scale
A 100-90
B 89-80
C 79-70
D 69-60
F 59-0
Grading Criteria
40% Exams
40%
Classroom Activities/HW
20% Participation
Attendance Policy/Tardies
Students are expected to attend class and be punctual. An absence is
defined as coming to class or leaving class early by more than 15
minutes. Two episodes of tardiness or leaving early (less than 15
minutes) will be counted as an absence. Students accumulating more
than five excused absences within any nine-week period will have
two points deducted from class participation grade for each additional
day absent over those five days. As participation is 10% of overall
grade, excessive tardies or absences could result in drop of a letter
grade during any nine-week period.
Other
Fees may be charged for field trips to cover transportation, tickets
and/or registration.
Class expectations/Rules
1. No talking while the instructor or other students are talking. We will
conduct major discussions; however, only one person at a time will talk.
2. Snacks and drinks will be allowed in the classroom as long as garbage is
disposed of and messes are not created. Should this happen, snack
privileges will be terminated.
3. You are to be in the classroom and in your seat when the bell rings. If
you need to go to the bathroom, get something to drink, etc. it must be
done prior to the bell ringing.
4. Obey all safety rules and regulations.
5. Obey all high school rules and policies.
6. Only one student at a time will be permitted to leave the classroom to go
to the restroom. The hall pass must be taken and returned to its proper
place upon returning to the classroom.
7. Cheating or copying other’s homework will not be tolerated. Any
assignment that the instructor has found the student cheating or copying,
both the student and the one allowing the copying will be given a zero.
No horseplay, riding chairs, pushing, shoving, etc.
8. All chairs are to be pushed in prior to leaving the classroom.
9. You are not to enter the lab without the instructor’s permission.
10. No lying around in the hospital beds during break times.
11. Make sure the classroom/lab is cleaned and equipment and supplies are
put away before leaving. If the lab is cluttered, we cannot work there
safely.
12. Watch your language! You cannot use foul and offensive language in
the workplace; therefore, you cannot use it here!
13. Be courteous to teachers and fellow students.
14. There will be no talking about, gossiping, or mistreating fellow class
members.
15. We are family, thus we will show respect for one another as a family
should.
16. Professional attitude and behavior will be maintained at all times during
class. We are training to be future health care providers and
professional behavior must be practiced at all times.
17. No cell phones, MP-3 players, IPods, etc. permitted in the classroom. If
you are carrying them, they must be turned off and out of sight.
18. No applying makeup during class.
19. No video games, card playing, etc. in class.
20. The computer stations are not to be used for surfing the net and playing
computer games. Students will not be on the computer unless specific
projects are assigned and computer use will be closely monitored.
21. No hanging out in the bathrooms prior to or during class. You may be
excused if it is an emergency but otherwise you should wait until breaks
between classes.
Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities and Equal
Employment Opportunities (EEO)
The Education Cabinet, the Department for Workforce Investment and the
Office of Career and Technical Education does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in educational
services and/or employment. The Education Cabinet provides, upon
request, reasonable accommodations including auxiliary aids and services
necessary to afford an individual with a disability an equal opportunity to
participate in all services, programs and activities. To request materials in
an alternative format, contact the Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator in
OCTE or Norb Ryan at NorbJ.Ryan@ky.gov. Persons with hearing-and
speech- impairments can contact the agency by sing the Kentucky Relay
Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice
to TDD, call 1-800—648-6057. For TDD to voice, call 1-800-648-6056.
The Office of Career and Technical Education does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, or
religion in admission to education programs, activities, and employment
practices in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title
VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational
Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
(revised 1992), and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and shall
provide, upon request by a qualified disabled individual, reasonable
accommodations including auxiliary aids and services necessary to afford
individuals with a disability an equal opportunity to participate.
For more information, contact Mr. William Denton, Office of Career and
Technical Education, 20th Floor CPT, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, (502)
564-4286. Mr. Denton can also be reached through his e-mail address:
WilliamJ.Denton@ky.gov.
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Student Signature
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Date
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Parent/Guardian Signature
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I have completed the Safety Orientation for the Health Science program, and certify
that I understand all the safety regulations pertaining to it. This orientation included the
physical and chemical dangers (cleaners, paints, thinners, solvents, etc. . .) to which I
may be exposed while in this shop/classroom as required by the Hazardous
Communication Standard; power tool and equipment safety; and general classroom/shop
safety. I also understand that I am now under a DIRECT ORDER not to use ANY tools
and/or chemicals until and unless the instructor has given permission. I have also been
told that to use such tools and/or chemicals without permission will result in disciplinary
action.
I have received training in the following:
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The location of the Hazardous Chemical list and SDS sheets in my
classroom/shop area.
( )
How to find and use the corresponding SDS sheets from the hazardous
chemical list as part of my safety orientation or in the event of an accident.
( )
I have been instructed on the safe and proper use of the items found on the
chemical list in my shop/area classroom.
( )
I know the location of, and have instruction in the safe use of the required
personal protective equipment (PPE) for the items listed on the chemical list as
well as any tools/equipment.
( )
I have informed my parents about the hazardous communication program, and
informed them that the program is available for their scrutiny upon appointment.
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I have been shown the location of all fire extinguishers in or near the shop and shown
how to use each type.
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I have been instructed on Blood Bourne Pathogens and understand to treat all body
fluids as being infectious.
( )
I have been instructed on the potential for needle sticks and the protocol associated
with the phlebotomy and/or MNA programs for sharps injury.
( )
I have been instructed and have performed a walk thru of all exits and emergency
routes and protocols.
( )
I have been instructed how to obtain this syllabus from the district web
site. (Hard copies are available upon request).
Parent Signature
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Student Signature
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