MM - Medical Math

About Medical Math

Medical Math integrates the Ontario curriculum with applied mathematics in medicine. This event is suitable for students with a strong mathematics background. But, expect to memorize formulas and unit conversions.

This written knowledge event will involve 50 questions and 10 tiebreaker questions. Below is a test breakdown from the HOSA Medical Math Guidelines.

5% - Mathematical Essentials

20% - Measurement and conversion problems

35% - Drug dosages and IV solutions

25% - Dilutions, solutions, and concentrations

15% - Interpreting medical information (charts, graphs, tables, basic statistics, etc.)

Medical Math is therefore useful for those interested in pursuing a career in the health sciences, whether that is as a doctor, a nurse, or a researcher.

Medical Math is also good preparation for your school classes. A significant portion of the content overlaps with that in the following courses:

• Chemistry (SCH3U),

• Functions (MCR3U),

• Data Management (MDM4U).