M 120 - Mathematics with Health Care Applications

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s): appropriate placement test score, a grade of “SA” or “C” or better in M 065~, or Math Department consent.
This course is designed to provide students with a solid mathematical foundation necessary to succeed in a health care profession. This course will review algebra, measurements used in health care fields, dimensional analysis, and graphs and basic statistics. (All Semesters)

Course Learning Outcomes

Apply quantitative concepts and reasoning using numerical data.
Apply knowledge of decimals, fractions, and percents to problems in the health care field.
Solve basic algebraic equations and problems involving ratios and proportions.
Understand the concepts related to measurements used in the health care field, including angle, measures, volume, mass, weight, and temperature.
Use the fundamental units of the metric system (SI), household units, and the apothecary system in making measurements and doing calculations related to health care applications.
Read and properly interpret prescriptions for medications and medical orders regarding dosage, type or form of medication, method of administration, and directions referring to patient care as written by physicians.
Complete calculations involving the administration of medications.
Read and interpret various types of graphs Interpret the meaning of range, standard deviation, and the coefficient of variation in applied situations.