Math Basics for the Healthcare Professional - Softcover

Benjamin-Lesmeister, Michele

 
9780131133723: Math Basics for the Healthcare Professional

Synopsis

This easy-to-follow, learner-friendly volume employs a common sense approach, which builds on basic math skills to facilitate the learning of more complex math calculations. Self-tests and mnemonic devices team up to build learner confidence and math computation skills. The volume covers health occupations matrix of math skills and self-assessment, whole number review, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, percents, combined applications and dosage calculations. For Health Care professionals.

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From the Back Cover

Key Benefit: Designed to provide basic math skills through a common sense, can-do approach which builds on basic skills to facilitate the learning of more complex math computations. Key Topics: Presents a sequence of skills, each one reinforced over and over through applications. Through an accessible presentation, real-world computations are emphasized in manageable steps. Self-tests, applications, tip boxes, and mnemonic devices ensure learner mastery, and provide adequate practice and reinforcement of the skills learned. Market: Those preparing for a professional health care career, and heath care professionals seeking a workplace upgrade.

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