Level One Dosage Calc 360 Instructions
Level 1 Dosage Calc 360
Every quarter, Highline College Nursing students are assessed for math skills in relation to safe dosage calculation. The complexity of dosage calculation problems will progress in difficulty each quarter in relation to the types of patients and medications you will be learning about and working with. You will be using the FA Davis product, Dosage Calc 360, to learn and practice various dosage calculation and medication administration content. You will have access to this product the entire time you are enrolled in the program.
The content from Dosage Calc 360 you will use this quarter will focus on math basics; safety in medication administration; systems of measurement; dosage calculation methods; calculating oral medication doses; calculating non-IV parenteral medications; and choosing correct syringe and needle size.
To access Dosage Calc 360:
1. First create an account on FADavis.com (if you have not done so already). REMEMBER TO SAVE YOUR PASSWORD- you will access this product every quarter until completion!
2. After creating your account, add your PRODUCT CODE that you purchased for Dosage Calc 360.
3. Once added to your account, you will need to “Join a Class” by entering the Class ID below:
Class ID: 9CC5D66409
These assignments are intended to assist you with preparation for your dosage calculation quiz this quarter. There are several modules open in your Dosage Calc 360 course available for additional learning and practice. The following modules assessments with a goal of 80% or greater are required to complete as your “ticket to entry” for the dosage calc quiz:
- Safety in Medication Administration
- Systems of Measurement
- Calculating oral medication dosages
- Syringes and Needles
- Calculating parenteral medication dosages
- Completion of at least one of the practice tests on Dosage Calc 360 (top score will be the one assigned for points)
Also, be sure to explore these helpful videos and documents available under the “Resources” tab:
- Drawing up medications from vials video
- Administering intradermal medication video
- Administering subcutaneous medication video
- IMSP Recommendations for Abbreviations & Symbols
- Common Metric & Household Equivalents
- Dosage Calc 360 glossary
- The Metric Line
A practice quiz will be available here on Canvas prior to the actual dosage calculation quiz later in the quarter. You are HIGHLY encouraged to take that quiz to get familiar with the types of questions and layout that will be on the final quiz. Students in Level 1 need to achieve 80% or greater on the dosage calculation quiz. Remediation and retake information will be provided as needed.