MATC 2022-23 Catalog

NRSNA – OFTECH DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

NRSNA – Nursing Assistant (Department: 543) NRSNA-300 Nursing Assistant This course prepares the student for employment as an entry-level caregiver in healthcare facilities such as hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and home health service. Graduates of the course are eligible to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program Examination and gain entry into the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry. This program meets all state and federal training requirements and is approved by the Wisconsin State Department of Health and Family Services. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nursing Assistant program (30-543-1). NRSPN – Practical Nursing (Department: 543) NRSPN-301 Credits: 2 Nursing Fundamentals This course focuses on basic nursing concepts to provide evidenced-based care to diverse patient populations across the lifespan. Current and historical issues impacting nursing will be explored within the scope of nursing practice. The nursing process will be introduced as a framework for organizing the care of patients. NRSPN-302 Credits: 3 Nursing Skills This course focuses on development of evidence-based clinical skills and physical assessment across the lifespan. Content includes mathematical calculations and conversions related to clinical skills. In addition, the course includes techniques related to obtaining a health history and basic physical assessment skills using a body systems approach. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Practical Nursing program Credits: 3 Nursing Pharmacology This course introduces the principles of pharmacology, including drug classi fi cations and their e ff ects on the body. Emphasis is on the use of the components of the nursing process when administering medications. NRSPN-304 Credits: 2 Nursing: Introduction to Clinical Practice This introductory clinical course emphasizes basic nursing skills and application of the nursing process in meeting the needs of diverse clients across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on performing basic nursing skills, the formation of nurse client relationships, communication, data collection, documentation, and medication administration. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Practical Nursing program (31-543-1). NRSPN-303 Credits: 2

NURSAD – Associate of Nursing (Department: 510) NURSAD-161 Credits: 1 Fundamentals of Medication Calculation This one credit course introduces the learner to basic math strategies for calculating medication dosages. In a low anxiety setting, the learner will review basic operations with decimals and fractions. Other topics include measurement systems and conversions, and using ratio, proportion and formula methods for dosage calculations. OFTECH – O ffi ce Technology (Department: 106) OFTECH-101 Credits: 3 O ffi ce Technologies 1 Using a hands-on approach, students will be introduced to computer technology used in an o ffi ce environment. Units of instruction include fi le management and an introduction to the latest version of MS O ffi ce applications. OFTECH-102 Credits: 3 O ffi ce Technologies This course o ff ers skill development in the o ffi ce environment using Windows, Microsoft O ffi ce, internet/email, computer concepts, and webpage development. The o ffi ce environment includes applications using Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. The o ffi ce environment will utilize several mini-simulations to acclimate the student to working in an o ffi ce. Business etiquette will be discussed and practiced. Prerequisite(s): Complete OFTECH-101. OFTECH-103 Credits: 1 Keyboard and Keypad Using a computer and web-based software, students learn keyboarding using the touch method. Emphasis is placed on correct fi ngering skills, accuracy and speed. Passing a Challenge Exam (30 words per minute with no more than three errors on a two-minute timing) may be completed in lieu of taking this course. Contact MATC’s School of Business for exam information. OFTECH-104 Credits: 3 Budgeting Basics for Support Personnel Students will review basic mathematical operations and survey accounting principles and practices with an emphasis on applying them to administrative professional tasks: payroll, bank reconciliation, budgeting, accounts payable/receivable, and invoicing.

(31-543-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in NRSPN-301, NRSPN-302, NRSPN-303. NRSPN-305 Nursing Health Alterations This course elaborates upon the basic concepts of health and illness as presented in Nursing Fundamentals. It applies theories of nursing in the care of patients through the lifespan, utilizing problem-solving and critical thinking. This course will provide an opportunity to study conditions a ff ecting di ff erent body systems and apply evidence-based nursing interventions. It will also introduce concepts of leadership and management. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Practical Nursing program (31-543-1). Complete NRSPN-301, NRSPN-302, NRSPN-303 and NRSPN-304. NRSPN-306 Credits: 3 Nursing Health Promotion This course focuses on topics related to health promotion for individuals and families throughout the lifespan. We will cover nursing care of the developing family, which includes reproductive issues, pregnancy, labor and delivery, post-partum, the newborn, and the child. Recognizing the spectrum of healthy families, we will discern patterns associated with adaptive and maladaptive behaviors applying mental health principles. An emphasis is placed on teaching and supporting healthy lifestyle choices for individuals of all ages. Nutrition, exercise, stress management, empowerment, and risk reduction practices are highlighted. Study of the family will cover dynamics, functions, discipline styles, and stages of development. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Practical Nursing program (31-543-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in NRSPN-301, NRSPN-302, NRSPN-303 and NRSPN-304. NRSPN-307 Credits: 2 Nursing: Clinical Care Across the Lifespan This clinical experience applies nursing concepts and therapeutic interventions to patients across the lifespan. It also provides an introduction to concepts of teaching and learning. Extending care to include the family is emphasized. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Practical Nursing program (31-543-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in NRSPN-305 and NRSPN-306. NRSPN-308 Credits: 2 Nursing: Introduction to Clinical Management This clinical experience applies nursing concepts and therapeutic nursing interventions to groups of patients across the lifespan. It also provides an introduction to leadership, management, and team building. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Practical Nursing program (31-543 1). Completion of or currently enrolled in NRSPN-305, NRSPN-306 and NRSPN-307. Credits: 3

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