Dosage Calculations (CDV 600)

The Dosage Calculations class prepares students to take the Dosage Calculations test required as part of the admission criteria for SCC nursing programs. The class is also an excellent review for the nurse who wishes to refresh their calculation skills.

Subjects covered include

• Systems of measurement including metric and apothecary.
• Converting between the two systems is also covered.
• Calculating drug dosages utilizing ratio-proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis.
• Calculation of oral and parenteral medications including reconstitution of powdered medications.
• Pediatric dosage calculation.
• Basic IV flow rates and infusion time for IV Therapy.

Course Requirements

Students are expected to be proficient in basic math including addition, subtraction, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, percentages, and Roman numerals prior to the first class.

Tuition and Schedule

Fees for this course are non-refundable.

Other

The textbook is required and available in the bookstore.  Bring a basic function calculator to class.

Ready to Register?

In Person

Administration Building, Room 1442

• 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
• Hours may vary. Please call to confirm.

By Fax

Complete the registration form and fax to 636-922-8478. Once registration is received and entered, student will need to call the Cashiers Office to provide credit card payment information via phone.

By Mail

Complete the registration form including payment by check or money order and mail to:

St. Charles Community College – ADM 1442
4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr.
Cottleville, MO 63376

If student is paying by credit card, they will need to call the Cashiers Office to take care of tuition payment once they are informed that the registration has been received and entered.

Payment is due at the time of registration.