Drug Calculation-Numeracy Skills Test for Nurses

£6.00

Course Description

The Drug Calculation–Numeracy Skills Test for Nurses is a focused online training module designed to strengthen nurses’ mathematical competence in safe medication administration. This course helps nurses build confidence in performing calculations essential for daily practice, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and patient safety. It also prepares learners for numeracy assessments commonly required by healthcare employers.

Course Summary

Format: Online self-paced training

Duration: ~1 hour

CPD Points: 1 CPD Point

Certification: Certificate of Completion awarded

Access Period: 6 months from the date of purchase

Who Is This Course For?

This training is designed for:

Qualified nurses and midwives seeking to refresh and improve numeracy skills.

Nursing students preparing for clinical placements or pre-employment numeracy tests.

Healthcare assistants or professionals involved in medication administration.

Practicing nurses aiming to meet CPD requirements while enhancing drug calculation accuracy.

Course Contents

The course covers:

Basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

Unit conversions (mg ↔ g, ml ↔ L, mcg ↔ mg, etc.).

Dosage calculations based on patient weight and prescribed dose.

Infusion rate calculations (IV fluids, drip rates, volumes, times).

Dilution calculations (preparing safe medication concentrations).

Pediatric dosage calculations (weight, age, BSA-based).

Time and rate calculations (supply duration, administration schedules).

Critical thinking scenarios (error identification, patient safety considerations).

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Demonstrate proficiency in core arithmetic for drug calculations.

Accurately perform unit conversions in clinical practice.

Calculate correct medication dosages for adults and children.

Determine accurate infusion and drip rates for IV medications.

Safely perform dilution calculations to prepare medications.

Apply pediatric calculation principles using weight, age, and BSA.

Calculate medication supply duration and administration schedules.

Apply critical thinking to prevent errors and promote patient safety.

Frameworks & Standards

This course aligns with:

NMC (Nursing & Midwifery Council) CPD Requirements: Counts toward the 35 hours of CPD required within each 3-year revalidation period (1 CPD point awarded for this module).

Patient Safety Standards: Emphasizes safe medication practices as outlined by the NHS and international healthcare guidelines.

Professional Development: Supports nurses in preparing for drug calculation assessments required by employers, and enhances day-to-day clinical competence.

£6.00

Drug Calculation-Numeracy Skills Test for Nurses

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