Dosage Calculation Course
This Dosage Calculation Course equips nurses with essential skills for safe medication administration. Learners will master paediatric weight-based dosing, IV infusions, high-alert medications like heparin and insulin, and oral liquids. Through practical exercises, dimensional analysis, conversions, rounding rules, and double-check protocols, participants will confidently prevent errors, adhere to evidence-based ranges, document accurately, and ensure patient safety in every shift.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain expertise in precise dosage calculations via this practical course focusing on paediatric weight-based dosing, adult IV infusions, safe heparin and insulin handling, and oral liquid preparations. Master dimensional analysis, unit conversions, rounding techniques, verification workflows, and documentation to avoid errors, comply with evidence-based limits, and administer medications safely across all shifts.
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Develop skills
- Master paediatric dose calculations using weight-based mg/kg and mL methods quickly and accurately.
- Develop IV infusion expertise by converting units, setting safe mL/hr rates, and checking pump settings.
- Gain safety skills for insulin and heparin through precise calculations, double-checks, and proper documentation.
- Learn accurate oral liquid dosing by reading labels, measuring volumes correctly, and instructing caregivers.
- Implement error prevention workflows with checklists, reliable references, and clear documentation practices.
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