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Numbers Made Easy - Health and Care | Fully Funded Course

Pitman Training Essex and Suffolk

Summary

Price
Free
Funding options

Funded places are available for eligible adults.

  • Aged 19+
  • Live or work in Essex
  • No existing maths...
Study method
Classroom
Duration
1 day · Full-time
Qualification
No formal qualification
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students
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Location

Address
Pitman Training - Chelmsford
2 St Johns Court, Moulsham Street
CHELMSFORD
Essex
CM20JD
United Kingdom
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Overview

IS THIS FOR YOU?

This course focuses on equipping Health and Care 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

Description

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

  • Prioritizing 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


This course is funded by Multiply and is exclusive to residents of Essex. Terms and conditions apply.

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