MATC 2024-25 Catalog

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

AODA-150

Credits: 3

AODA-162

Credits: 1

ANTECH-138

Credits: 3

Professional Readiness and Ethical Responsibilities

Service Delivery Issues This course focuses on issues related to delivery of substance abuse services to diverse population groups. Emphasis is placed on providing effective tools for case management and coordination. ARCHT – Architectural Technology (Department 614) ARCHT-101 Credits: 4 Architectural Theory and Drawing 1 This course introduces students to the architectural process and the basic skills required of the technician, such as architectural lettering, freehand sketching and reading architectural drawings. Students are also introduced to the computer as a tool to be used in architectural projects. ARCHT-103 Credits: 5 Architectural Theory and CADD 3 Students are expected to continue developing their skills in architectural design, detailing, sketching and computer applications. They will further explore the design process and be introduced to site planning and architectural design and development principles. The emphasis in construction documentation, detailing and building information modeling will be on commercial construction systems, such as reinforced concrete and steel. Computer work will include expanded applications for CADD modeling and presentation programs. Prerequisite(s): Complete ARCHT-109. ARCHT-104 Credits: 5 Architectural Theory and CADD 4 Students are expected to use the knowledge gained in previous courses in the development of a design project of their own choosing and the associated construction documentation. Students will be expected to use the computer in the development of at least 75% of this fi nal project. Additional computer work will include integration and budgeting, estimating and speci fi cation writing assignments in ARCHT-141 Architectural Practices and Procedures. Prerequisite(s): Complete ARCHT-103. ARCHT-105 Credits: 2 Architectural History This course offers an introduction to the fi eldof architecture. An appreciation for architecture is developed through an overview of architectural history and an analysis of architectural design and construction concepts that have been applied to buildings from the Egyptian period through the present time and into the future.

AT Instrumentation 2 This course is a continuation of ANTECH-118 and expands upon the scope of anesthesia instrumentation. Various pieces of airway equipment, monitoring devices, point of care testing analyzers, and cleaning and disinfection of anesthesia equipment will be discussed and demonstrated. Competencies will be demonstrated through written examinations, verbal explanations and demonstrations of clinical technique. Prerequisite(s): Complete ANTECH-120. ANTECH-139 Credits: 3 Anesthesia Technology Clinical Experience 1 This course presents students with their fi rst opportunity in a direct patient care setting, while beginning to perform the duties of an AT. Students will be able to correlate their didactic and laboratory classes with the day-to-day duties of an anesthesia technologist. Prerequisite(s): Complete ANTECH-120. ANTECH-185 Credits: 2 Anesthesia Technology Clinical Seminar Students discuss with other students the cases most recently performed during their clinical experience. Research papers will be required on a variety of related topics as well as a review of the written journal detailing the clinical phase of instruction. This course will help to prepare students for the written examinations that will lead to credentialing in AT. Guest speakers may be scheduled. Resume-writing and interview skills will be covered. Prerequisite(s): Complete Credits: 4 Anesthesia Technology Clinical Experience 2 This course provides the practical application of the principles covered in the didactic and laboratory portions of the program. Students observe, assist and perform duties assigned in the clinical setting. A written journal detailing the clinical phase of instruction will be required. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in ANTECH-185. ANTECH-187 Credits: 4 Anesthesia Technology Clinical Experience 3 This course is a continuation of ANTECH-186 and provides the practical application to perfect skills and knowledge through a wider range of cases. Students begin to take a more active and responsible part in the day-to-day tasks associated with their clinical duties. A written journal detailing the clinical phase of instruction will be required. AODA – AODA Services (Department 550) AODA-109 Credits: 3 Drug Use and Abuse Students are acquainted with the pharmacological effects of chemical use/ abuse. This course takes an analytic approach to identi fi cation, intervention, prevention and treatment issues. ANTECH-139. ANTECH-186

This course is designed to familiarize the student with the obligations of an addiction counselor to adhere to accepted ethical and behavioral standards of conduct and continuing education. An emphasis on professional codes of ethics, federal and state laws and agency regulations, and professional development is maintained. AODA-151 Credits: 3 Clinical Evaluation and Treatment This course provides an overview of the key components of the evaluation and treatment planning processes, including the necessary knowledge base, skills and attitudes of the professional. This is also a practice-oriented course, and students will participate in a variety of screening assessment and treatment planning situations. Prerequisite(s): Complete HUMSVC-102, HUMSVC-103 and HUMSVC-113. AODA-152 Credits: 3 Service Coordination and Documentation This course focuses on the administrative, clinical and evaluative activities that bring the client, treatment services, community agencies and other resources together to focus on issues and needs identi fi ed in the treatment plan. Documentation requirements and skills, record management and con fi dentiality issues are also a primary focus of the class. Prerequisite(s): Complete AODA-109. AODA-154 Credits: 3 Counseling Skills Development This course provides instruction and practice opportunities to develop the speci fi c skills necessary for counseling individuals, groups, families and signi fi cant others. These skills include establishing a helping relationship, interviewing, using methods that reinforce positive behavior, motivational techniques, reframing and redirecting negative behaviors, crisis management, and applying culturally appropriate intervention strategies. Prerequisite(s): Complete HUMSVC-102, HUMSVC-103 and HUMSVC-113. AODA-160 Credits: 1 Ethical Dilemmas This course provides an opportunity for re fl ection and conversation about the ways in which personal and professional values impact work with clients. Emphasis is placed on exploring roles, rules and boundaries that are necessary for the helping relationship. An eight step process for ethical decision-making will be explained and applied to select case examples. AODA-161 Credits: 1 Treatment Issues This course applies fundamental principles of the helping relationship to working with clients who have problems related to their substance use. Emphasis is placed on application of current treatment models in the areas of assessment, case management, education, professional responsibilities and counseling.

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