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This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to review and build on their essential arithmetic and algebra skills necessary for future studies in health-related fields. Students will focus on applying mathematical concepts and problem solving to address practical applications relevant to paramedics and other health services. Topics include: mental calculation and estimation strategies; multi-step arithmetic and exponent calculations using whole numbers and rational numbers (fractions, decimals, integers); simplifying algebraic expressions by applying exponent rules; converting between US Customary and SI (metric) units for length, mass, volume and temperature; solving ratio, proportion, percent and formula substitution applications; solving linear equations and systems of linear equations as well as solving a variety of application problems for all of these concepts.