def convertToCPM(dose, period):
	"""
	Converts from milliSieverts/hr to CPM 

	Parameters:
	dose 	(double): The dosage
	period 	(double): The time period over which the dosage
					 is administered

	Returns the measurement in CPM
	"""
	conversionFactor = 350000 / 1.0
	return conversionFactor * dose / period