Synopses & Reviews
Math for Health Care Professionals Quick Review is perfect for the learner who needs a refresher on math concepts pertaining to health care. A quick review of concepts is included in each chapter and then there are numerous practice problems for the learner to solve and get reacquainted with the various math concepts. While the fundamentals of mathematics are foundational to this book, their application to health care is emphasized. Drug dosages, intake and output, weights and measures, temperatures, IV drip rates, and conversions are a focus. Illustrations of syringes, prescriptions, medication labels, IV bags, and I and O charts allow the reader to practice real-life health care skills requiring mathematics.
Synopsis
Math for Health Care Professionals is a comprehensive, foundational resource that is equally effective in the classroom or for self-study. It assumes no prior knowledge of mathematics or health care but merges the two topics into the capstone of a complete learning package, including a student workbook. While the fundamentals of mathematics are a foundation to this book, their application to health care is emphasized. Drug dosages, intake and output, weights and measures, temperatures, IV drip rates, and conversions are a focus, and illustrations of syringes, prescriptions, medication labels, IV bags, and I and O charts allow the reader to practice real-life health care skills requiring mathematics.
About the Author
Mike Kennamer, MPA, NREMT-P, currently serves as director of workforce development at Northeast Alabama Community College, where he previously served as chair of the skills training division and director of the EMS department. Kennamer has authored several books and video series, and has contributed to a number of projects, including both print and web-based projects. His experience in teaching in and administering a variety of allied health programs gives him a strong foundation from which to write.
Table of Contents
Unit 1: Introduction. Chapter 1: Math as a Healthcare Function. Unit 2: Basic Principles. Chapter 2: Numerical Systems. Chapter 3: Measurement Systems. Chapter 4: Whole Numbers Chapter 5: Decimals. Chapter 6: Fractions. Chapter 7: Ratio and Proportions. Chapter 8: Percents. Chapter 9: Conversions. Unit 3: Applications. Chapter 10: Medication Dosage Calculations. Chapter 11: Weights and Measures. Chapter 12: Measuring Intake and Output. Unit 4: Evaluation-Final Summative Evaluation. Unit 5: Resources