Drug Calculation-Numeracy skill test- healthcare assistant

£6.00

This online training module is designed to assess and strengthen the numeracy and drug calculation skills essential for healthcare assistants. It focuses on core arithmetic, unit conversions, dosage and IV calculations, and interpretation of prescriptions. Learners will gain confidence and accuracy in medication-related numeracy tasks, ensuring safe and effective patient care. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate of completion, earn 1 CPD point, and have 6 months to complete the training.
Accurate drug calculation is a critical component of safe healthcare delivery. This course provides healthcare assistants with the knowledge and skills to perform essential numeracy operations, calculate medication dosages, and understand prescription instructions. The training is interactive, practical, and tailored to healthcare settings where precision in drug administration directly impacts patient safety.
This training is suitable for:

Healthcare assistants and support workers.

Pre-registration nursing associates and carers.

Healthcare staff seeking to refresh or test their numeracy skills in drug calculations.

Professionals working toward CPD requirements.
Module 1: Basic Arithmetic Skills

Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.

Module 2: Conversion of Units

Converting between milligrams and grams, milliliters and liters, etc.

Module 3: Ratios and Proportions

Solving problems involving medication ratios and proportional calculations.

Module 4: Percentages

Calculating percentages and applying them in drug dosages.

Module 5: Dosage Calculations

Determining correct dosages based on orders, patient weight, and concentration.

Module 6: IV Calculations

Calculating infusion and drip rates accurately.

Module 7: Concentration Calculations

Determining concentrations from drug amounts and solution volumes.

Module 8: Dilution Calculations

Adjusting solutions to achieve correct concentration and volume.

Module 9: Reducing & Enlarging Formulae

Modifying dosages for weight- or age-related changes.

Module 10: Interpretation of Prescriptions & Labels

Understanding medication labels, dose strengths, instructions, and frequency.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Demonstrate proficiency in core arithmetic operations.

Accurately convert between healthcare measurement units.

Apply ratios and proportions in medication-related calculations.

Calculate percentages and apply them to drug dosage problems.

Correctly calculate dosages based on prescription, patient weight, and concentration.

Perform IV infusion and drip rate calculations with accuracy.

Calculate and adjust concentrations of medication solutions.

Perform dilution calculations to achieve prescribed concentration.

Interpret medication labels and prescriptions confidently to support safe practice.
This training aligns with:

NMC CPD Requirements – contributes 1 CPD point toward the 35-hour CPD requirement every 3 years.

UK Medicines Management Standards – supports safe prescribing and administration practices.

Healthcare Numeracy Skills Framework – strengthens competence in drug-related numeracy for healthcare support staff.

£6.00

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