A calculation competency exam will be administered as part of the clinical preparation and will be outlined in the course syllabus. Only calculators provided by the A-B Tech Nursing Department may be used during the exam. Each student will be allowed 3 minutes per question for calculation competency exams. Any student who scores less than 90% will have two additional opportunities to repeat the calculation competency exam. The student will not be allowed to pass medications in the clinical setting until successfully passing the calculation competency exam.
Unless otherwise stated, students who score less than 90% must contact the course instructor in writing within 24 hours after notification of exam 1 score to schedule remediation and exam 2. Students may not take exam 2 unless they have been remediated. Remediation may include online tutorials, worksheets, and time with instructors. The student must attempt exam 2 by the date stated in the course syllabus.
If a student is unable to score 90% or greater by the date stated in the course syllabus, the student has not demonstrated competency to administer medications safely in the clinical setting and will not be allowed to attend clinical. This will lead to failure of the course.