MATC 2022-23 Catalog

MCDESG –MEDAST DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

MCDESG-135

Credits: 2

MDRAFT-385

Credits: 1

MEDAST-304

Credits: 4

PTC Creo (Pro/E) 1 This course introduces parametric solid modeling using PTC Creo (Pro/E). Students are introduced to modeling skills for creating parts, assemblies, detailed drawings and rapid prototyping techniques. MCDESG-145 Credits: 2 PTC Creo (Pro/E) 2 This course introduces advanced solid modeling techniques using PTC Creo (Pro/E) software with a focus on design. Topics include advanced modeling techniques in sweeps, drafts, blends, shells and surfaces, advanced assembly techniques, sheet metal parts, and weldments. Prerequisite(s): Complete MCDESG-135. MCDESG-160 Credits: 3 Statics Statics is the study of forces on and in structures that are at rest. Forces, vectors, resultants, moments, couples, equilibrium, free-body diagrams, friction, centroids, and centers of gravity, and shear and moment diagrams are covered. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in MATH-116 or MATH-202. MCDESG-162 Credits: 2 manufacturing. Fundamentals include the properties and structure of materials for manufactured goods, such as ferrous and nonferrous metals and alloys, plastics, composites and ceramics, and the selection of materials for various functions. Casting and form casting processes, mold casting, powder metallurgy, and metal and nonmetal fabrication processes are included. MCDESG-163 Credits: 2 Machining Processes This course introduces machining processes used in manufacturing such as turning, milling, grinding, CNC, water jet cutting, EDM, punch press, welding, drilling, reaming and tapping. The course emphasizes best practices in mechanical design and design for manufacturability. Labs are integral to the course and expose the student to the various manufacturing processes and practices. MDRAFT – Mechanical and Computer Drafting (Department: 421) MDRAFT-320 Credits: 1 Coordinate Blueprint Reading Instruction is given in the interpretation of CNC coordinate piece part drawings. Students translate standard engineering drawings into coordinate drawings used in the programming of CNC machine tools. Prerequisite(s): MDRAFT-386. Engineering Materials This course emphasizes engineering materials and processes used in

Machine Blueprint Reading 1 This course covers the basic principles essential for visualization and training in the interpretation of blueprints and freehand sketches of simpler machine parts. Emphasis is placed upon orthographic projection principles and pictorial drawing. MDRAFT-386 Credits: 1 Machine Blueprint Reading 2 Instruction is o ff ered in the interpretation of blueprints that show job procedure methods and their relation to drafting. Attention is given to representations of common machine processes, special forms of dimensioning, sections, and other advanced drafting and design principles. Prerequisite(s): MDRAFT-385. MEDAST – Medical Assistant (Department: 509) MEDAST-301 Credits: 2 Medical Assistant Administrative Procedures This course introduces students to o ffi ce management and business administration in the medical o ffi ce. The student learns to schedule appointments, perform fi ling, recordkeeping, telephone and reception duties, communicate e ff ectively with patients and other medical o ffi ce sta ff , and keep an inventory of supplies. Students apply introductory medical coding skills and managed care terminology. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Medical Assistant program (31-509-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in HEALTH-107. MEDAST-302 Credits: 3 Human Body in Health and Disease Focuses on diseases that are frequently fi rst diagnosed and treated in the medical o ffi ce setting. Students learn to recognize the causes, signs and symptoms of diseases of the major body systems as well as the diagnostic procedures, usual treatment, prognosis and prevention of common diseases. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Medical Assistant program (31-509-1). Complete HEALTH-101. MEDAST-303 Credits: 2 Medical Assistant Lab Procedures 1 Introduces medical assistant students to laboratory procedures commonly performed by medical assistants in a medical o ffi ce setting. Students perform Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) waived routine laboratory procedures commonly performed in the ambulatory care setting. Students follow laboratory safety requirements and federal regulations while performing specimen collection and processing, microbiology and urinalysis testing. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Medical Assistant program (31-509-1).

Medical Assistant Clinical Procedures 1 Introduces medical assistant students to the clinical procedures performed in the medical o ffi ce setting. Students perform basic examining room skills including screening, vital signs, patient history, minor surgery, and patient preparation for routine and specialty exams in the ambulatory care setting. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Medical Assistant program (31-509-1). Complete HEALTH-101. MEDAST-305 Credits: 2 Medical Assistant Laboratory Procedures 2 Prepares student to perform laboratory procedures commonly performed by medical assistants in the ambulatory care setting under the supervision of a physician. Students perform phlebotomy, immunology, hematology and chemistry laboratory procedures. Prerequisite(s): Complete MEDAST-303 or CLABT-303. MEDAST-306 Credits: 3 Medical Assistant Clinical Procedures 2 Prepares medical assistant students to perform patient care skills in the medical o ffi ce setting. Students perform clinical procedures including administering medications, performing an electrocardiogram, assisting with respiratory testing, coaching patients, and assisting with emergency situations in an ambulatory care setting. Students learn preventive care and principles of nutrition. Prerequisite(s): Complete MEDAST-304. MEDAST-307 Credits: 2 Medical O ffi ce Insurance and Finance Introduces medical assistant students to health insurance and fi nance in the medical o ffi ce. Students perform bookkeeping procedures, apply managed care guidelines, and complete insurance claim forms. Students use medical coding and managed care terminology to perform insurance related duties. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Medical Assistant program (31-509-1). Complete MEDAST-302. MEDAST-309 Credits: 2 Medical Law, Ethics and Professionalism Prepares students to display professionalism and perform within ethical and legal boundaries in the healthcare setting. Students maintain con fi dentiality, examine legal aspects of the medical record, perform risk management procedures, and examine legal and bioethical issues. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Medical Assistant program (31-509-1) or Medical Interpreter program (30-538-1).

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