MATC 2023-24 Catalog

BRHLTH – CARP

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

woodworking machines to the construction of cabinets. Related information is included on window and door units and the application of plastic lamination for counter tops. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Carpentry program (31-410-1). CABMIL-341 Credits:2 Millwork Techniques This advanced-level course is a continuation of the course Millwork for Carpenters. The purpose is to advance the student’s skill and knowledge of woodworking and cabinetmaking. Prerequisite(s): Complete CABMIL-340. CABMIL-355 Credits:1 Materials and Construction Students become familiar with the current materials used in making cabinets. Emphasis is placed on the various types of application and installation of traditional and modern door hinges and drawer hardware. CABMIL-383 Credits:2 Quantity Survey 1 Students are given instruction in identifying dimensions and quantities of parts from furniture and residential woodwork blueprints. Planning, routing and cost estimate procedures are discussed. CABMIL-385 Credits:2 Cabinet Detailing This course provides students with the opportunity to learn how to read blueprints. This includes fl oor plans, elevations, sectional and detailed drawings. In addition, basic skills in sketching and drawing are developed. Students will learn how to use basic sketches and drawings in the shop and to communicate with the customer. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in CABMIL-355. CABMIL-386 Credits:2 Cabinet Layout Students develop working and detailed drawings that are used in the shop to produce cabinetry or millwork. Conventional methods used to create drawings are explored to enhance comprehension of the information contained within them. Cut lists and materials lists are then developed from the drawings. Students will make full-sized

BRHLTH-125

Credits:3

BRHLTH-197

Credits:3

MedicalO ffi ce Terminology 2 This course reinforces correct medical word spelling, pronunciation and de fi nition as studied in BRHLTH-124. Additional terminology speci fi c to various body systems is introduced. Prerequisite(s): Complete BRHLTH-124 with minimum grade of C. BRHLTH-135 Credits:3 Medical Document Production This course is designed to expand the student’s medical vocabulary and further develop their skills in keyboarding, transcribing, formatting, and editing of researched, dictated, and handwritten medical documents. Emphasis is placed on term building and medical accuracy. Prerequisite(s): Complete OFTECH-122 and BRHLTH-125. Completion of or currently enrolled in OFTECH-133. BRHLTH-140 Credits:3 Electronic Health Records: Administrative Application Students explore the content of the electronic health record through a variety of administrative applications including those related to collection of patient data, documentation, scheduling, coding, insurance claim creation, and billing. Medico legal, ethical, and professional use of the protected health information in the electronic health record is addressed. Prerequisite(s): Complete BRHLTH-135. Completion of or currently enrolled in BRHLTH-170. BRHLTH-142 Credits:3 Administrative Procedures for the Medical O ffi ce Students apply previously learned skills to complete simulated medical o ffi ce activities (with a medical focus) in a timely, accurate manner. Developing desirable human relations and decision-making skills is emphasized. Microcomputers are used. Prerequisite(s): Complete BRHLTH-125. Completion of or currently enrolled in BRHLTH-135 and BRHLTH-170. BRHLTH-170 Credits:3 Medical Insurance Principles and Coding This course presents common health insurance terminology and familiarizes students with basic principles of disease coding and procedural coding from the physician/provider perspective. This is not for experienced coders. Prerequisite(s): Complete BRHLTH-125. BRHLTH-174 Credits:2 Medical Claims Reimbursement The course focuses on achieving maximized reimbursement for the medical o ffi ce through the evaluation and design of patient fi nancial forms, the maintenance of insurance carrier documentation and the comparison of manual and electronic billing/claims fi ling systems. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in BRHLTH-170.

MedicalO ffi ce Career Investigation This course provides students with in depth exposure to employment in the healthcare o ffi ce setting. Student will conduct interviews, research into speci fi c medical o ffi ce careers, prepare a PowerPoint presentation, participate in group and individual work scenario case problems, and prepare an extensive portfolio. CABMIL – Cabinet Making and Millwork (Department 409) CABMIL-300 Credits:2 Machine Maintenance/Jigs & Fixtures Machine Maintenance consists of adjusting and maintaining woodworking machinery such as wide-belt sanders, planers, shapers and band and circular saws. CABMIL-303 Credits:5 Woodworking 1 Students are introduced to the methods of processing materials using various types of woodworking equipment. An intensive safety program is incorporated into the development and completion of projects. Teamwork is emphasized in the coordination and production of group projects. Organizational skills are developed to prepare students for performance e ffi ciency and quality standards. CABMIL-304 Credits:3 Woodworking Fundamentals This course is designed to provide students with woodworking fundamentals including safe operating procedures of woodworking machines, types of wood, adhesives, gluing techniques and preparing wood for construction. CABMIL-305 Credits:5 Woodworking 2 Students are involved in advanced cabinetmaking and millwork techniques used to produce architectural millwork and cabinets. Metric units of measurement are used to fabricate 32mm system casework. Students learn to set up, run and troubleshoot equipment necessary to produce exacting work. This course prepares the student for an entry-level position in a modern architectural millwork or cabinet shop. CABMIL-306 Credits:3 Advanced Woodworking This course is designed to provide students with the skills associated with advanced cabinet-making techniques. Subjects covered include cabinet construction, case construction and 32mm construction. Setup and safe operation of woodworking equipment emphasized. CABMIL-340 Credits:2 Millwork for Carpenters This course is designed to teach students skills ranging from the basic operations of

layouts of their drawings. CARP – Carpentry (Department 410) CARP-301

Credits:5

House Framing House Framing is a practical course that includes the development of skills in the use and care of carpenter hand tools and portable machines. The fundamental principles of layout and erection of fl oor decks and walls are practiced in the shop. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Carpentry program (31-410-1).

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