MATC 2023-24 Catalog

OTASST – PHARMT DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

quality improvement measurement and administrative concepts and procedures. Students create a professional development plan. Prerequisite(s): Complete OTASST-175, OTASST-179, OTASST-189, OTASST-190 and OTASST-184. OTASST-186 Credits:5 OTA Fieldwork 2A Develop skills and behaviors necessary for entry level occupational therapy assistant practice. Provides a di ff erent clinical practice setting than OTA Fieldwork 2B. Prerequisite(s): Complete OTASST-175, OTASST-179, OTASST-184, OTASST-189, and OTASST-190. OTASST-187 Credits:5 OTA Fieldwork 2b Develop skills and behaviors necessary for entry level occupational therapy assistant practice. Provides a di ff erent clinical practice setting than OTA Field 2B. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in OTASST-185 and OTASST-186. OTASST-189 Credits:4 OT Phys Rehab Practice Explores interventions relative to major physical disability diagnoses seen in OT practice. Evaluation, treatment interventions, assistive technology and documentation are emphasized relative to the biomechanical, neurodevelopmental and rehabilitative approaches to practice. Prerequisite(s): Complete OTASST-174, OTASST-176 and OTASST-178. OTASST-190 Credits:4 OT Pediatric Practice Explores interventions relative to major pediatric diagnoses seen in OT practice. Evaluation, treatment interventions, assistive technology and documentation are emphasized within the context of the child’s occupations. Prerequisite(s): Complete OTASST-174, OTASST-176, and OTASST-178. PAINT – Painting and Decorating (Department 424) PAINT-353 Credits:1 Wood Finishing The characteristics of supplies used in wood fi nishing are studied thoroughly. Topics such as the manufacture of stains, shellac, varnishes, wax, lacquers and enamels are covered. Health, safety and general trade practices are also studied. PHARMT – Pharmacy Technician (Department 536) PHARMT-300 Credits:1 Orientation to Pharmacy Operations Technical aspects of pharmacy are introduced with special emphasis on community pharmacy practices. Topics include drug distribution systems, routes of administration, dosage forms, drug

standards, label format, prescription processing, prescription insurance, inventory, and nonsterile compounding. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Pharmacy Technician program (31-536-1). PHARMT-302 Pharmaceutical Calculations Basic math computations are reviewed, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions and decimals. The course covers speci fi c areas of the avoirdupois, apothecary and metric systems of measurement used in dosage calculations. Formulas and methods used in the preparation of pharmaceutical products are presented. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Pharmacy Technician program (31-536-1). PHARMT-303 Credits:2 Introduction to Drug Classi fi cation This course introduces the principles of pharmacology, including therapeutic classi fi cation of medications, their actions, and adverse reactions. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Pharmacy Technician program (31-536-1). PHARMT-306 Credits:2 Pharmacy Clinical Experience 1 This course provides practical application of knowledge and technical skills covered in didactic and laboratory portions of the program. Students observe, assist and perform assigned duties in a community pharmacy setting. Prerequisite(s): Complete PHARMT-300, PHARMT-302, PHARMT-303, PHARMT-307, PHARMT-395 and HEALTH-107. Completion of or currently enrolled in HEALTH-104. PHARMT-307 Credits:1 Community Pharmacy Lab This laboratory course applies theory through performance of technical pharmacy tasks in a community pharmacy setting. Emphasis is on outpatient prescription processing. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Pharmacy Technician program (31 536-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in PHARMT-300, PHARMT-302, PHARMT-303 and PHARMT-395. PHARMT-310 Credits:1 Institutional Pharmacy Practice Topics speci fi c to institutional pharmacy practice are presented. In addition, the course assists students to prepare for employment as a Pharmacy Technician. Prerequisite(s): Complete PHARMT-300, PHARMT-302, PHARMT-303, PHARMT-307, and PHARMT-395. PHARMT-312 Credits:3 Pharmacy Operations Laboratory This laboratory course applies theory through performance of technical pharmacy tasks in an institutional pharmacy setting. Prerequisite(s): Complete PHARMT-300, Credits:2

OTASST-173

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Activity Analysis and Application Provides instruction in activity analysis with hands-on experience in activities across the lifespan. Students apply the teaching/learning process and adhere to safety regulations. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Occupational Therapy Assistant program (10-514-1). OTASST-174 Credits:4 OT Performance Skills The emphasis of this course is on the development of skills related to assessment and intervention in the areas of sensory, motor, cognition and communication. Prerequisite(s): Complete OTASST-171, OTASST-172, and OTASST-173. OTASST-175 Credits:3 Psychosocial Practice Examines the role of the OTA in the service delivery to individuals a ff ected by mental health conditions. Provides an opportunity for development of skills related to psychosocial assessment and interventions. Prerequisite(s): Complete OTASST-174, OTASST-176, and OTASST-178. OTASST-176 Credits:3 OT Theory and Practice Examines the theoretical foundations that guide OT practice. Apply group dynamics and demonstrate leadership skills. Prerequisite(s): Complete OTASST-171, OTASST-172, and OTASST-173. OTASST-178 Credits:3 Geriatric Practice This course provides opportunities for the learner to examine the role of the OT in the service delivery to elders in a variety of settings. The course includes analysis of the impact of age-related changes and disease processes on the function of the elderly. Prerequisite(s): Complete OTASST-171, OTASST-172, and OTASST-173. OTASST-179 Credits:2 Community Practice Explores practice options and interventions for occupation-based community practice. Students articulate the unique role of occupational therapy within the community. Prerequisite(s): Complete OTASST-171 OTASST-172 and OTASST-173. OTASST-184 Credits:2 OTA Fieldwork 1 Integrate classroom theory and practice into a fi eld work Level I experience. Provides experiences to assist in the development of communication, professional and observational skills. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in OTASST-182 and OTASST-183. OTASST-185 Credits:2 OT Practice and Management Provides opportunities to practice clinical management skills, continuous

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