Dosage Calculations for Healthcare Professionals, 1st edition

Published by Pearson (6 February 2026) © 2026

  • June L. Olsen College of Staten Island
  • Anthony Giangrasso La Guardia Community College
  • Dolores Shrimpton
  • Tanya Langtree James Cook University
  • Elspeth Hillman James Cook University
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Title overview

Accurate medication calculations are essential for safe and effective patient care. Dosage Calculations for Healthcare Professionals helps students develop the mathematical skills and clinical understanding needed to calculate and administer medications with confidence. Through clear explanations, step-by-step examples and extensive practice opportunities, learners build a strong foundation in dosage calculations while developing the accuracy and attention to detail required in healthcare settings.

Designed for nursing, midwifery and other health professional programs in Australia, this resource places safety, professionalism and clinical competence at the centre of learning. Students work with realistic medication labels, syringes and medication administration records that reflect contemporary clinical practice. Guidance aligned with recommendations from the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC) helps learners develop the knowledge and judgement needed to support safe medication administration throughout their professional careers.

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Table of contents

  • Unit 1: Basic calculation skills
  • Chapter 1: Arithmetic review for clinical calculations
  • Chapter 2: Converting units of measurements
  • Chapter 3: Safe and accurate medication administration
  • Unit 2: Oral and parenteral medications
  • Chapter 4: Oral medications
  • Chapter 5: Solutions
  • Chapter 6: Parenteral medications
  • Chapter 7: Parenteral medications - International units
  • Chapter 8: Intravenous and enteral infusions
  • Chapter 9: Intravenous medications
  • Unit 3: Paediatrics and neonates
  • Chapter 10: Paediatric dosages
  • Chapter 11: Neonatal dosages
  • Unit 4: Maternity
  • Chapter 12: Medications in midwifery

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