MATC 2023-24 Catalog

HIT–HORT

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

530-2) or the Health Information Technology program (10-530-1). Complete HEALTH-101, Health 107 and HIT-182 with minimum mrade of C and complete either NATSCI-177, NATSCI-189 or NATSCI-201 and NATSCI-202 with minimum grade of C. HIT-196 Credits:3 Professional Practice Applies previously acquired skills and knowledge by means of clinical experiences in the technical procedures of health record systems and discussion of clinical situations. Student may participate in a supervised clinical experience in healthcare facilities. Prerequisite(s): Complete HIT-165. Must be admitted to Health Information Technology or Medical Coding programs (10-530-1 or 31 530-2). Completion of or currently enrolled in HIT-161, HIT-164 and HIT-166. HIT-197 Credits:3 ICD Diagnosis Coding This course prepares students to assign ICD diagnosis codes supported by medical documentation with entry level pro fi ciency. Students apply instructional notations, conventions, rules, and o ffi cial coding guidelines when assigning ICD diagnosis codes to case studies and actual medical record documentation. Prerequisite(s): Complete BIOSCI-177, NATSCI-177, BIOSCI-189, NATSCI-189 or BIOSCI-201, NATSCI-201 and BIOSCI-202 or NATSCI-202, HEALTH 101 and HEALTH-107 with minimum grade of C. Must be admitted to the Medical Coding program (31-530-2) or Health Information Technology program (10-530-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in HIT-182. HIT-199 Credits:2 ICD Procedure Coding This course prepares students to assign ICD procedure codes supported by medical documentation with entry level pro fi ciency. Students apply instructional notations, conventions, rules, and o ffi cial coding guidelines when assigning ICD procedure codes to case studies and actual medical record documentation. Prerequisite(s): Complete BIOSCI-177 or NATSCI-177, BIOSCI-189 or NATSCI-189, or BIOSCI-201 or NATSCI-201 and BIOSCI-202 or NATSCI-202, HEALTH-101 and HEALTH-104 with minimum grade of C. Must be admitted to the Medical Coding program (31-530-2) or the Health Information Technology program (10-530-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in HIT-182. HORT – Horticulture (Department 001) HORT-111 Credits:3 Introduction to Horticulture This course provides an overview of the Horticulture profession. Its role and importance throughout history, current trends and career opportunities will be covered.

software applications. Learners will develop skills to assist in enterprise information management and database architecture design and implementation. Prerequisite(s): Complete HIT-162 and HEALTH-107. HIT-165 Credits:3 Intermediate Coding Prepares students to assign ICD and CPT/ HCPCS codes supported by medical documentation and o ffi cial coding guidance to support appropriate reimbursement. Students will participate in CDI activities, including preparation of appropriate physician queries in accordance with compliance guidelines. Prerequisite(s): Complete HIT-197, HIT-199. Completion of or currently enrolled in HIT-184 and HIT-185. HIT-166 Credits:1 HIT Capstone Explore technical skills and professional attributes desired for the HIM profession, and conduct activities to assess one’s own readiness to enter the health information industry. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in HIT-196. HIT-167 Credits:3 Management of HIM Resources Examines the principles of management to include planning, organizing, human resource management, directing, and controlling as related to the health information department. Prerequisite(s): Complete HIT-162 and HIT-165. HIT-178 Credits:2 Healthcare Law & Ethics Examines regulations for the content, use, con fi dentiality, disclosure, and retention of health information. An overview of the legal system and ethical issues are addressed. Prerequisite(s): Complete HIT-162. HIT-182 Credits:3 Human Disease for the Health Professions This course focuses on the common diseases of each body system as encountered in all types of health care settings by health information professionals. Emphasis is placed on understanding the etiology (cause), signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment (including pharmacologic) of each disease. Prerequisite(s): Complete BIOSCI-177, NATSCI-177, BIOSCI-189, NATSCI-189 or both BIOSCI-201 or NATSCI-201 and BIOSCI-202 or NATSCI-202 and HEALTH-101 with minimum grade of C. HIT-184 Credits:3 CPTCoding This course prepares students to assign CPT codes, supported by medical documentation, with entry-level pro fi ciency. Students apply CPT instructional notations, conventions, rules ando ffi cial coding guidelines when assigning CPT codes to case studies and actual medical record documentation. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Medical Coding program (30

Particular attention is given to horticulture crops, plant classi fi cation, their use, and the interrelationships between the environment, plant growth, and plant development. HORT-112 Credits:3 Horticulture Soils This course explores the properties of soils and applies them to horticultural uses as a growing medium and as an engineering base for landscaping. HORT-114 Credits:3 Survey of Woody Ornamental Plants Plant classi fi cation and the techniques of plant identi fi cation are explained. The student utilizes these techniques in identifying commonly used deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs. HORT-115 Credits:3 Plant Pests and Controls The invertebrates, diseases, vertebrates, and abiotic disorders of landscape plants are studied, along with control methods speci fi c to each. An integrated pest management approach in the control of pests using biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemical applications will be included. Emphasis is on correct diagnosis and use of the integrated pest management (IPM) system of control. HORT-116 Credits:3 Landscape Equipment This course covers maintenance, adjustment, and productive use of specialized rolling stock and tools used in landscaping. Students practice safe operation of an array of landscape equipment. HORT-119 Credits:3 Landscape Construction 1 This course provides an overview of the installation of hardscape features of the landscape. Included are basic construction techniques for retaining walls, outdoor steps, paving (patios, walks, and drives), decks and fences. Limitations in executing hardscape designs are discussed. HORT-120 Credits:3 Landscape Construction II This course focuses on developing pro fi ciency in landscape installation. Students practice skill development with specialized landscape construction equipment, which enhances labor e ffi ciency in completing projects. HORT-121 Credits:3 Irrigation, Lighting and Ponds These landscape accessories augment both the greenscape and the rest of the hardscape. They are increasingly popular add-ons to commercial, as well as residential projects. As part of a national trend, irrigation, low-voltage, lighting and water features contribute to more sophisticated outdoor living areas.

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