Mathematics for Healthcare.

Catalog description

This course focuses on applications of mathematics in healthcare/allied health/medical related fields. Topics include: Computations with fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios and proportions, solving math-based health applications, conversions within and between metric, household, and apothecary systems, dosage calculations and dimensional analysis, basic IV therapy calculations and infusion rates, time and total volume calculations, concentration and dilution calculations, and an introduction to statistics. A minimum grade of C+ in both the course and the test average is required to pass the class. Prerequisite: MAT 092 or higher; or placement.