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Programme Aim
This programme supports learners in using dispensary-based calculations to ensure accuracy and safety when preparing, dispensing and checking prescriptions for patients.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this programme, learners should be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of basic mathematical concepts
Explain how medicine strengths are expressed
Describe sources and consequences of errors and methods to reduce these
Apply methods to calculate medicine doses for adult and paediatric patients
Calculate medicine doses based on body weight and body surface area
Complete a variety of pharmacy dispensary-based calculations accurately