MATC 2024-25 Catalog

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

DIETNT – Dietetic Technician (Department 313) DIETNT-102

standards of practice to function with the healthcare team and to understand the healthcare system. Math calculations and vital signs used in nutritional assessment are introduced. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician program (10-313-1). DIETNT-124 Credits: 3 Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 Students learn to access, plan, implement and evaluate the nutritional and educational needs of individuals at low to moderate nutritional risk. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to Dietetic Technician program (10-313-1). Complete DIETNT-151 and DIETNT-123. Completion of or currently enrolled in DIETNT-152 and Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 A continuation of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) 1, with emphasis on conditions of moderate to high nutritional risk. Students also evaluate the relevant scienti fi c literature and develop personal resource fi les for professional practice. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician program (10 313-1). Complete DIETNT-124 and DIETNT-134. DIETNT-134 Credits: 1 Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 Coordinated Practice Students learn through clinic activities to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for conditions in adults at low to moderate risk in acute health care facilities. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician program (10 313-1). Complete DIETNT-123 and DIETNT-151 with a minimum grade of C. Completion of or currently enrolled in DIETNT-152 and DIETNT-160. DIETNT-125 Credits: 4 Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 Coordinated Practice Students obtain clinical experiences in coordination with DIETNT-125 didactic learning activities in the classroom. Students learn, through clinic activities, to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the medical nutrition therapy (MNT) of patients in acute care, long term care, and outpatient settings. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician program (10-313 1). Complete DIETNT-123, DIETNT-124, DIETNT-151 and DIETNT-152. Completion of or currently enrolled in DIETNT-125. DIETNT-160. DIETNT-135 Credits: 2

DIESEL-307

Credits: 5

Electrical/Electronic Shop Students become pro fi cient in the use of digital volt/ohm meters (DVOM) and specialized test equipment used for diagnosing electrical/ electronic systems. Students will perform diagnosis, testing and repairs using proper service manual procedures. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Diesel and Powertrain Servicing program (31-412-3). DIESEL-308 Credits: 1 CNG Engine Operations Heavy Duty Application This course covers the principle of operation, maintenance and diagnosis of heavy-duty CNG engines. It utilizes the Cummins ISL-G engine as the basis for the instruction. Prerequisite(s): Complete DIESEL-301 and DIESEL-307. DIESEL-319 Credits: 5 Driveline Components Students will perform service procedures on heavy duty clutch assemblies, manual transmissions, automatic transmissions, differentials and power dividers. Service procedures include maintenance, adjustments, diagnosis, testing, removal, disassembly, assembly and installation. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in DIESEL-307 and DIESEL-345. DIESEL-333 Credits: 2 Heavy Truck HVAC Systems Students will learn the theory and operation of vehicle heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Manual and electronic controls, air distribution and A/C system operation are the focus. Students will learn federal and state laws that pertain to refrigerant usage in vehicle A/C systems. This includes identifying, recycling, recovering, storing and selling refrigerants. Prerequisite(s): Complete DIESEL-307. DIESEL-338 Credits: 2 Emission Control Systems Students perform diagnosis and testing of emission systems on mechanical and electronically controlled diesel engines. There will be an emphasis on computer controlled fuel system diagnosis, testing and repair. Prerequisite(s): Complete DIESEL-307 and DIESEL-301. DIESEL-341 Credits: 5 Front-End, Brake and Suspension Systems Students will perform diagnosis, testing and repair procedures of various types of steering and suspension systems, wheel alignment and heavy truck brake systems. Course content includes ABS (anti-lock brake systems) diagnosis, testing and repair. Prerequisite(s): Complete DIESEL-307. DIESEL-345 Credits: 2 Preventive Maintenance Students will perform preventive maintenance inspections (PMI) on vehicles using industry standard procedures. Students will gain an understanding of the proper materials, procedures, safe handling and documentation needed to perform a PMI. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in DIESEL-307 and DIESEL-319.

Credits: 3

Public Health Nutrition Integrates the critical nature of nutrition in maintaining healthy populations. Learner examines basic research, nutrition assistance, food aid, nutrition education, school meals, food forti fi cation, assessment and surveillance. Public health strategies target populations and focus on prevention. Learner also identi fi es strategies for reducing the consequences of disparities. Prerequisite(s): Complete HEALTH-101, HEALTH-104 and HEALTH-110. DIETNT-106 Credits: 2 Food Service Sanitation Professional standards and practices in the prevention of food-borne illnesses are presented. Students prepare for the National Restaurant Association ServSafe Certi fi cation exam. FDA food code is reviewed. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician program (10-313-1). DIETNT-108 Credits: 3 Food Service Management 1 Basic principles of procurement, production, distribution and service, as well as applied management principles required to deliver food and nutrition programs, are studied. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in DIETNT-106 or CULMGT-112 or the ServSafe Certi fi cation. DIETNT-109 Credits: 3 Food Science Students utilize scienti fi c and medical nutrition therapy principles involved in the preparation of food to provide optimum nutrition and palatability. Laboratory preparation techniques emphasize food quality, sanitation and safety. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician program (10-313-1). DIETNT-118 Credits: 1 Food Service Management 1 Coordinated Practice Basic principles of food service management, human resource management, and sanitation are applied in a clinical setting. This course meets the food service management requirement of the Dietary Manager program. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician program (10-313-1) and instructor consent. Complete one of the following courses: CULART-100, CULMGT-112, or DIETNT-106. Completion of or currently enrolled in

DIETNT-108. DIETNT-123

Credits: 1

Dietetic Technician Orientation The policies of MATC, the Healthcare Pathway, the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician program, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics are explained. Students identify and observe

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