General Information

• Name: Math For Allied Health Programs
• Discipline: Mathematics (MATH)
• Units (Credits): 1–3
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Science, Mathematics & Engineering
• Prerequisites: None

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Reviews basic mathematics with emphasis on those skills that apply to calculating drug dosages. Includes fractions, decimals, proportions, percents, English, apothecary and metric systems of measurements.

Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

II: Course Objectives

Reviews basic mathematics with emphasis on those skills that apply to calculating drug dosages. Includes fractions, decimals, proportions, percents, English, apothecary and metric systems of measurements.

• Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to do the following:
• 1. read and write Roman numerals
• 2. multiply and divide fractions and decimals
• 3. change a fraction to a decimal, and a decimal to a fraction
• 4. solve proportions
• 5. convert units within the metric system
• 6. convert between the metric, apothecary, and household systems of measurement
• 7. compute oral dosages of drugs using D/H x Q
• 8. compute the dosage of drugs by injection using D/H x Q
• 9. use the proportion method to solve dosage problems
• 10. compute pediatric dosages
• 11. calculate intravenous solutions

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

Math 100B satisfies the general education requirement for any degree or certificate and
addresses the mission of and the following student learning outcomes of General Education.
Students who complete a degree at WNC are expected to demonstrate they:
• can use appropriate college-level mathematical skills.
• Have problem solving, creative, and critical thinking skills



This course addresses two of the A.A.S. degree student learning outcomes:
students are able to
a. acquire skills and perform tasks necessary for employment or career enhancement;
c. demonstrate computation skills appropriate to the chosen occupational field.

This course addresses the following A.G.S. degree student learning outcomes:
students are able to
b. comprehend and apply college mathematics.