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Practical Numeracy for Health and Care

Practical Numeracy for Health and Care

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IS THIS FOR YOU?
This one-day course is tailored for individuals in junior, unskilled, and non-professional roles in the health and care sector.

The focus is on equipping these workers with practical numeracy skills that are essential in delivering effective and safe care.

This course is delivered as a small-group activity using a range of practical approaches to learning:

Interactive Lectures
Hands-on Exercises and Practical Demonstrations
Group Discussions and Case Study Analysis
Q&A Sessions

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Understand basic numerical concepts relevant to health and care settings.
Develop skills for accurate measurement and recording of health-related data.
Enhance abilities in calculating and preparing correct dosages of medication.
Learn to manage time effectively in patient care and scheduling.
Gain proficiency in understanding and using health-related statistics and data..

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

1. Basic Numeracy in Health and Care

Fundamental arithmetic skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
Understanding fractions and decimals in healthcare contexts (e.g., 0.5 litres of fluid, 1/4 of a pill)

2. Accurate Measurement and Data Recording

Techniques for measuring patient vitals (e.g., temperature, blood pressure)
Recording and interpreting measurements accurately in patient charts

3. Medication Dosage Calculations

Basic principles of medication dosage calculation
Understanding and converting units (mg, ml, etc.)
Practice exercises on calculating and preparing correct dosages

4. Time Management in Patient Care

Prioritising tasks in a healthcare setting
Scheduling patient care activities
Managing shift patterns and breaks effectively

5. Understanding Health-related Statistics

Basic understanding of health statistics (mortality rates, infection rates)
Reading and interpreting simple statistical data
Application of statistics in everyday health and care scenarios

Sponsorship

Funded places are available for eligible adults.

Aged 19+
Live or work in Essex
No existing maths qualification at Grade C or above
UK or EEA national

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