Medical Mathematics (1 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

Student
- has basic mathematical skills to perform drug dosage calculations
- can perform drug dosage calculations required for the implementation of drug and fluid therapy.

Content

Mathematical calculations
Unit conversions
Dose calculation and management of dose calculation factors
Infusion rate calculations
Drug dosing by weight
Preparation of drug solutions: addition of dry matter to liquid and dilution
Written tasks in medical mathematics

Prerequisites

N/A

Teaching methods

· Independent online learning
· Medical Mathematics Exam

Learning materials and recommended literature

N/A

Alternative completion methods of implementation

N/A

Internship and working life connections

N/A

Exam dates and retake possibilities

N/A

International connections

Student can complete the course with a English-speaking group

Student workload

1 cr = 27 h

Content scheduling

N/A

Further information for students

By attending Orientation student confirms his/her place on this course and it is compulsory. If student is ill and therefore, he/she can confirm the place on the course by informaing the teacher beforehand.

There are five calculations in the medicine calculation exam, all of which must be calculated correctly. Students can use a computer calculator in the medicine calculation exam (not their own calculator or mobile device).

Assessment methods and criteria

Calculation exam (PASS)

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student
- Can adequately search for information and use the knowledge base in the field to plan their professional activities
- Possesses adequate knowledge and skills for professional activities
- Acts in a client/patient-oriented manner and takes into account safety issues and ethical principles
- Is able to assess their own strengths and development needs

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student
- Can use evidence-based knowledge to plan their professional activities
- Can act in a client/patient-oriented and responsible manner
- Can use professional ethical principles in their professional activities, taking into account safety aspects
- Is able to interact with consideration for diversity
- Recognises their own strengths and development needs

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student
- Applies a wide range of professional knowledge based on evidence
- Can act in a client/patient-oriented and responsible manner and assess the consequences of their actions
- Acts in accordance with professional ethical principles, taking into account safety aspects
- Is able to interact with respect for diversity
- Recognises their own strengths and development needs and is able to develop their professional activities

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

PASS
Student
- Can adequately search for information and use the knowledge base in the field to plan their professional activities
- Possesses adequate knowledge and skills for professional activities
- Acts in a client/patient-oriented manner and takes into account safety issues and ethical principles
- Is able to assess their own strengths and development needs

FAIL
Student
- Cannot adequately search for information and cannot use the knowledge base in the field to plan their professional ac-tivities
- Does not have sufficient knowledge and skills for professional activities
- Cannot act in a client/patient-oriented manner and cannot take into account safety issues and ethical principles