WEEK/DATE

2004

TOPIC / CONTENT

READING

ASSIGNMENTS

WEEK 1

August 27

Overview of Course:

Test of Basic Math Skills Administered

Syllabus

Curriculum Module

WEEK 2

September 03

Introduction to Math/Pharmacology:

Abbreviations: Medication Administration Systems of Measurement:

Metric, Apothecary & Household Systems

Mathematical Problem Solving Methods for Dosage Calculations:

Dimensional Analysis for Dosage

Calculations:

Chapters 4 & 5

Chapter 13

WEEK 3

September 10

Dosage Calculations:

              ] Oral & Parenteral Drugs

              ] Syringe Measurements

Chapters 6, 7, & 8

WEEK 4

September 17

Test # 1

Dosage Calculations:

              ] Drugs in Powder Form

              ] Insulin Dosages

Chapters 9 & 10

WEEK 5

September 24

Dosage Calculations:

              ] Based on Weight & BSA

Chapter 14 & 15

WEEK 6

October 01

Introduction to Intravenous Calculations

              ] Calculation of IV Flow Rates

Chapters 16 & 17

WEEK 7

October 08

Test # 2

Dosage Calculations:

              ] Intravenous Infusions

              ] Intravenous Medications

              ] Titration Calculations

Chapters 18 & 19

WEEK 8

October 15

Heparin Infusion Calculations:

Pediatric Medication Calculation:

Chapter 20

Chapters 21 & 22

WEEK 9

October 22

Review

WEEK 10

October 29

Comprehensive Final Exam