MATC 2024-25 Catalog

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

or HEALTH-101 and HEALTH-107 with minimum grade of C. Must be admitted to the Medical Coding (31-530-2) or Health Information Technology (10-530-1) programs. 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 of fi cial coding guidelines when assigning ICD procedure codes to case studies and actual medical record documentation. Prerequisite(s): Complete BIOSCI-177, BIOSCI-189 or BIOSCI-201 and BIOSCI-202 and HEALTH-101 and HEALTH-104 with minimum grade of C. Must be admitted to the Medical Coding (31-530-2) or the Health Information Technology (10-530-1) programs. 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. 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. 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-114 Credits: 3

HORT-119

Credits: 3

HIT-167

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 Sustainable Construction This course focuses on developing pro fi ciency in landscape installation. Students practice skill development with specialized landscape construction equipment, which enhances labor ef fi 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. This course provides the student with the initial experience needed to understand the fundamental processes used in creation of a landscape design. This includes contracting with a client, assessing fundamental client needs, site measurement, client analysis, environmental analysis, functional analysis, the use of geometric form and planting design principles. HORT-123 Credits: 3 understand what makes them readable. Review and practice design processes, including planting design and its basic elements. Practice planting design developed fi rst in a class client contact project. Prerequisite(s): Complete HORT-122. HORT-125 Credits: 3 Landscape Maintenance Application Students will learn concepts in landscape management and health such as establishment, pruning, weed control, mulching, fertilization, winter protection and basic turf management. HORT-126 Credits: 3 Landscape Estimating and Bidding The numerical aspects of landscape installations and maintenance are studied, including estimation of labor and material costs. Linear, area and volume calculations of materials needed for landscape projects from landscape plans are thoroughly covered as well as garden center fi guring, landscape design calculations, nursery and greenhouse setup, and fertilizer materials and calibration. Landscape Horticulture – Design II Learn to draw landscape graphics and HORT-122 Credits: 3 Landscape Design 1

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 and 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 Diseases for the Health Professions This course focuses on the common diseases of each body system as encountered in all types of healthcare 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, BIOSCI-189, or both BIOSCI-201 and BIOSCI-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 and of fi 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 (30-530-2) or the Health Information Technology program (10-530 1). Complete HEALTH-101, HEALTH 107 and HIT-182 with minimum grade of C and complete either BIOSCI-177, BIOSCI-189 or BIOSCI-201 and BIOSCI-202 with minimum grade of C. 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. Students may participate in a supervised clinical experience in healthcare facilities. Prerequisite(s): Complete HIT-165. Must be admitted to Health Information Technology (10-530-1) or the Medical Coding (31-530-2) programs. 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 of fi cial coding guidelines when assigning ICD diagnosis codes to case studies and actual medical record documentation. Prerequisite(s): Complete BIOSCI-177 and BIOSCI-189, or BIOSCI-201 and BIOSCI-202 HIT-196 Credits: 3

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