MATC 2023-24 Catalog

RADT – RESPC

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

to pathological changes and/or conditions of the renal system and the e ff ects of these changes on patients with ESRD. Treatment modalities are also discussed. Prerequisite(s): Complete RDIAT-321 and HEALTH-101. RDIAT-304 Credits:1 Hemodialysis Laboratory Procedures This laboratory course provides the student with hands-on experiences in learning the technical skills required to function as a Renal Dialysis Technician. Prerequisite(s): Complete RDIAT-321 and HEALTH-101. Completion of or currently enrolled in RDIAT-302. RDIAT-320 Credits:3 Introduction to Renal Dialysis This lecture/laboratory course introduces students to health care concepts, basic patient care skills, infection control procedures, dialysis-related math applications, chronic illness and the grieving process. It also covers the Renal Dialysis Technician’s role within the health care system as it relates to personal/vocational perspectives. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Renal Dialysis program (31-517-1). RDIAT-322 Credits:3 Principles of Renal Dialysis 2 This lecture course provides students with the in-depth principles and procedures of hemodialysis. Patient observations, patient care skills, safety, infection control, quality management, complications of dialysis, reprocessing and peritoneal dialysis are discussed. Career opportunities and interviewing skills are also discussed. Prerequisite(s): Complete RDIAT-321 and HEALTH-101. Completion of or currently enrolled in RDIAT-304. RDIAT-323 Credits:2 Clinical Practicum 1 This course provides students with the opportunity to apply the principles and procedures of the Hemodialysis Delivery System with ESRD patients. Students observe, assist and/or perform skills in a ffi liating dialysis units. Prerequisite(s): Complete RDIAT-321 and HEALTH-101. Completion of or currently enrolled in RDIAT-302, RDIAT-304 and RDIAT-322. RDIAT-324 Credits:3 Clinical Practicum 2 This course provides students with an opportunity to continue to observe, assist and/or perform and perfect dialysis delivery system procedures in a ffi liating dialysis units. Prerequisite(s): Complete RDIAT-304 and RDIAT-323. RESPC – Respiratory Therapy (Department 515) RESPC-111 Credits:3 Respiratory Survey Examines the role of the Respiratory Therapist within the healthcare community.

Reviews the ethical, legal, and regulatory principles that guide practice across diverse populations. Introductory patient assessment and critical thinking processes used in the development of respiratory care plans are explored. Emphasis is placed on promotion of evidence-based practice using established clinical practice guidelines and published research for its relevance to patient care. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to Respiratory Therapist program (10-515-1). RESPC-112 Credits:2 Respiratory Airway Management Provides a comprehensive exploration of airway management concepts and skills. Emphasis is placed on promotion of evidence-based practice using established clinical practice guidelines and published research for its relevance to patient care. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in RESPC-174. RESPC-113 Credits:3 Respiratory Life Support Focuses on management of adult ventilatory support. Emphasis is placed on promotion of evidence-based practice using established clinical practice guidelines and published research for its relevance to patient care. Prerequisite(s): Complete RESPC-172 and RESPC-175. Completion of or currently enrolled in RESPC-112. RESPC-145 Credits:3 Respiratory Care Registry Review This course provides respiratory care practitioners with a review of essential knowledge and techniques required for the advanced practitioner written registry and clinical simulation examinations. Prerequisite(s): Complete RESPC-113. RESPC-171 Credits:3 Respiratory Therapeutics 1 Introduces the topics of medical gas administration and humidity and aerosol therapy. The learner will apply physics, math and patient assessment concepts to oxygen, aerosol and humidity therapy. Emphasis is placed on promotion of evidence-based practice using established clinical practice guidelines and published research for its relevance to patient care. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to Respiratory Therapist program (10-515-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in RESPC-111 and BIOSCI-177, NATSCI-177, BIOSCI-202 or NATSCI-202. RESPC-172 Credits:3 Respiratory Therapeutics 2 Introduces therapeutic procedures including arterial puncture, bronchial hygiene, lung expansion therapy, and pulmonary rehabilitation. Emphasis is placed on promotion of evidence-based practice using established clinical practice guidelines and published research for its relevance to patient care. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to

RADT-199

Credits:3

Radiography Clinical 4 This fourth-level clinical course prepares radiography students to perform radiologic procedures on patients with supervision and direction. Students apply radiation protection and standard precautions in the production of radiographs in a health care setting while adhering to legal and ethical guidelines. Students are encouraged to demonstrate independent judgment in the performance of clinical competencies. Prerequisite(s): Complete RADT-193. Student must be admitted to the Radiography program (10-526-1). RADT-230 Credits:2 Advanced Radiographic Imaging Explores the factors that impact image acquisition, display, archiving and retrieval. Guidelines for selecting exposure factors and evaluating images within digital systems are discussed. Principles of digital system quality assurance and maintenance are presented. Prerequisite(s): Complete RADT 149, RADT-158, RADT-159 and RADT-168. RADT-231 Credits:2 Imaging Modalities Introduces radiography students to imaging modalities with an emphasis in computed tomography and cross-sectional anatomy. Prerequisite(s): Complete RADT-230, RADT 191 and RADT-193. Student must be admitted to the Radiography program (10-526-1). RBUS – Related Business (Department 105) RBUS-102 Credits:3 Mathematics of Business Students develop techniques to e ffi ciently and accurately calculate business applications of checking accounts, bank reconciliation, percentage formula, rate and amount of increase and decrease, payroll, invoices, trade discounts, cash discounts, markup, markdown, interest, credit, and loans. RBUS-111 Credits:3 Business Communications Students analyze communication situations to plan, draft, and complete e ff ective messages for both print and electronic delivery (including IM, voice messaging, and blogging). Emphasis is on the application of strategies to prepare ethical, receiver-oriented messages for diverse audiences. Students may participate in team activities to develop skills critical for today’s business environment. RDIAT – Renal Dialysis (Department 517) RDIAT-302 Credits:3 Renal Failure and Support Therapies After a review of normal renal anatomy and physiology, the student is introduced

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