MEDA 105 - Health Occupations Mathematics

Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 4
LAB hours per week: 2
This course covers intensive practical math designed for individuals entering the health occupations industry.
Course Outcomes:

Apply mathematical computations to solve equations used in healthcare.
Define basic units of measurements in
- the metric system
- the household system
Convert among measurement systems.
Identify abbreviations used in calculating medication dosages.
Identify normal and abnormal results as reported in:
- graphs
- tables
Demonstrate understanding of mathematics as related to the role of a Medical Assistant

Course Topics:

Whole numbers and fractions
Decimals
Percentages
Measurement
Ratio/Proportion
Powers and Roots
Formulas
Calculating and measuring medication dosages
Graphs
Invoices

Course Attribute(s): PT Computation/Mathematics