MATC 2021-22 Catalog

DIESEL – DIETNT DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

on-campus lecture format. Prerequisite(s): Complete DIETNT-106, DIETNT-107, DIETNT-108, DIETNT-118, DIETNT-123, DIETNT-124, DIETNT-125, DIETNT-134, DIETNT-135, DIETNT-151, DIETNT-152, DIETNT-155, DIETNT-156, DIETNT-157, DIETNT-160, DIETNT-166 and DIETNT-167. Completion of or currently enrolled in DIETNT-146 and DIETNT-170. DIETNT-146 Credits: 3 Food and Nutrition Management Field Experience Through clinical experiences, students apply management principles by completing department projects according to pertinent regulatory standards. Career opportunities and preparation for the ADA registration exam will be discussed in an on-campus lecture format. Prerequisite(s): Complete DIETNT-106, DIETNT-107, DIETNT-108, DIETNT-118, DIETNT-123, DIETNT-124, DIETNT-125, DIETNT-134, DIETNT-135, DIETNT-151, DIETNT-152, DIETNT 156, DIETNT-157, DIETNT-160 and DIETNT-166. Completion of or currently enrolled in DIETNT-136 and DIETNT-170. DIETNT-151 Credits: 4 Nutrition for Dietetics This course is a study of nutrients and the nutritional care process, including application to a clinic/lab supervised by a quali fi ed preceptor. This course meets the nutrition care requirement of the Dietary Manager program. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician (10-313-1) program. DIETNT-152 Credits: 3 Physiology for Dietetics The physiology of human organ systems will be studied as it relates to nutrient requirements in health and disease. Organ systems emphasized include renal, liver, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, nervous, sensory, lymphatic, respiratory and cardiovascular. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician (10-313-1) program. Completion of or currently enrolled in DIETNT-160. DIETNT-155 Credits: 3 Community Nutrition This course exposes the student to the available nutrition and health resources in the community including the utilization of local, state and federal nutrition education and food supplement programs. It prepares the student to identify the nutritional and educational needs of community groups to plan and develop culturally appropriate nutrition interventions that involve health promotion and disease prevention. The student learns through material discussions, service learning projects, guest speakers, skill-building activities and fi eld trips. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician (10-313- 1) program. Complete DIETNT-124 and DIETNT-156.

Nutrition and Dietetics are explained. Students identify and observe standards of practice to function with the healthcare team and to understand the healthcare system. Math calculations and vital signs used in nutritional assessment are introduced. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician (10-313-1) program. DIETNT-124 Credits: 3 Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 Students learn to access, plan, implement and evaluate the nutritional and educational needs of individuals at low to moderate nutritional risk. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician (10-313-1) program. Complete DIETNT-151 and DIETNT-123. Completion of or currently enrolled in DIETNT-152 and DIETNT-160. DIETNT-125 Credits: 4 Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 A continuation of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) 1, with emphasis on conditions of moderate to high nutritional risk. Students also evaluate the relevant scienti fi c literature and develop personal resource fi les for professional practice. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician (10-313-1) program. Complete DIETNT-124 and DIETNT-134. DIETNT-134 Credits: 1 Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 Coordinated Practice Students learn through clinic activities to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for conditions in adults at low to moderate risk in acute healthcare facilities. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician (10-313-1) program. Complete DIETNT-123 and DIETNT-151, with a grade of C or higher. Completion of or currently enrolled in DIETNT-152 and DIETNT-160. DIETNT-135 Credits: 2 Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 Coordinated Practice Students obtain clinical experiences in coordination with DIETNT-125 didactic learning activities in the classroom. Students learn, through clinic activities, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the medical nutrition therapy (MNT) of patients in acute care, long-term care and outpatient settings. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician (10-313-1) program. Complete DIETNT-123, DIETNT-124, DIETNT-151 and DIETNT-152. Completion of or currently enrolled in DIETNT-125. DIETNT-136 Credits: 3 Medical Nutrition Therapy Field Experience Through clinical experiences, students apply medical nutrition therapy and community principles in a healthcare facility or community health program. Career opportunities and preparation for the ADA registration exam will be discussed in an

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Preventive Maintenance Students will perform preventive maintenance inspections (PMI) on vehicles using industry-standard procedures. Students will gain an understanding of the proper materials, procedures, safe handling and documentation needed to perform a PMI. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in DIESEL-307 and DIESEL-319. DIETNT – Nutrition Dietetic Technician (Department: 313) DIETNT-106 Credits: 2 Food Service Sanitation Professional standards and practices in the prevention of food-borne illnesses are presented. Students prepare for the National Restaurant Association ServSafe Certi fi cation exam. FDA food code is reviewed. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician (10- 313-1) program. DIETNT-108 Credits: 3 Food Service Management 1 Basic principles of procurement, production, distribution and service, as well as applied management principles required to deliver food and nutrition programs, are studied. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in DIETNT-106 or CULMGT-112 or the ServSafe Certi fi cate. DIETNT-109 Credits: 3 Food Science Students utilize scienti fi c and medical nutrition therapy principles involved in the preparation of food to provide optimum nutrition and palatability. Laboratory preparation techniques emphasize food quality, sanitation and safety. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician (10-313-1) program. DIETNT-118 Credits: 1 Food Service Management 1 Coordinated Practice Basic principles of food service management, human resource management, and sanitation are applied in a clinical setting. This course meets the food service management requirement of the Dietary Manager program. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in DIETNT-106. DIETNT-120 Credits: 3 Nutrition for Living This is an internet/Blackboard course focusing on practical solutions for everyday nutritional needs. Nutrition and menu planning tips will be reviewed for preventable diseases and the life cycle. DIETNT-123 Credits: 1 Dietetic Technician Orientation The policies of MATC, School of Heath Sciences/Healthcare Pathway, Dietetic Technician Program and The Academy of

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