MATC 2024-25 Catalog

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

OFTECH-Of fi ce Technology (Department 106) OFTECH-101 Credits: 3 Of fi ce Technologies 1 Using a hands-on approach, students will be introduced to computer technology used in an of fi ce environment. Units of instruction include fi le management and an introduction to the latest version of MS Of fi ce applications. OFTECH-102 Credits: 3 Of fi ce Technologies Students will continue to build their skills in theMSOf fi ce environment using Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. In addition, students will be introduced to integration applications using these programs. File management skills will also be reviewed. Prerequisite(s): Complete Keyboard and Keypad Using a computer and web-based software, students learn keyboarding using the touch method. Emphasis is placed on correct fi ngering skills, accuracy and speed. Passing a Challenge Exam (30 words per minute with no more than three errors on a two-minute timing) may be completed in lieu of taking this course. Contact the Business & Management Pathway advisors for exam information. OFTECH-104 Credits: 3 operations and survey accounting principles and practices with an emphasis on applying them to administrative professional tasks: payroll, bank reconciliation, budgeting, accounts payable/ receivable, and invoicing. OFTECH-111 Credits: 3 Workplace Communication Support Personnel Students in this course study the principles, strategies, and techniques of effective written, oral, and digital business communication. Emphasis is placed on applying grammar and mechanics to create written messages including e-mails, memos, letters, reports, and resumes. Students learn productive techniques for business meetings, presentations, and interviews, as well as communicating professionally in an increasingly global, digital workplace. OFTECH-119 Credits: 3 Information Management Students learn the basic principles and procedures of creation, storage, retrieval, retention and disposal of records. The management of electronic and image records is included. Rules for alphabetic, numeric, geographic, and subject fi ling are applied. OFTECH-122 Credits: 3 Business English Essentials This course is designed to improve oral and written communication skills. Study of English Budget Basics Support Personnel Students will review basic mathematical OFTECH-101. OFTECH-103 Credits: 1

fundamentals, including parts of speech, agreement, sentence types and plurals and possessives, as well as rules for punctuation, capitalization, number usage and spelling and vocabulary, are emphasized. OFTECH-123 Credits: 3 Proofreading and Editing This course is designed to help the student improve upon proofreading and editing skills using hard copy and computerized materials. The course will also introduce the student to basic transcription skills where the student will be required to apply proper proofreading and editing techniques. Prerequisite(s): Complete OFTECH-122 with minimum grade of C and OFTECH-133. OFTECH-133 Credits: 3 Business Document Production 1 This course is designed to enhance keyboarding skills and to develop basic document formatting techniques while applying decision-making skills. Students will demonstrate speci fi c document formatting and keying speed competencies. Prerequisite(s): Complete Business Document Production 2 Students acquire pro fi ciency in producing documents, editing and composing more complicated business documents, making decisions, following directions and performing realistic of fi ce tasks through simulation. Prerequisite(s): Complete OFTECH-133. OFTECH-146 Keyboarding Skill Development 2 Using a computer and web-based software, this course is designed to improve keying speed and accuracy. Passing a Challenge Exam (50 words per minute with no more than fi ve errors on a fi ve-minute timing) may be completed in lieu of taking this course. Contact MATC’s Business & Management Pathway for exam information. Prerequisite(s): Complete OFTECH-136. OFTECH-153 Credits: 1 Collaboration Tools Students will learn, compare, and analyze the successful use of collaboration and social media tools used in organizations today. Topics include online calendaring, online document editing and fi le sharing, social media, and video conferencing. Prerequisite(s): Complete OFTECH-105 or COMPSW-106. OFTECH-165 Credits: 3 Administrative Of fi ce Procedures 1 This course is designed to develop administrative professional skills and attitudes needed in today’s global business environment. Topics include communicating in a business environment, making ethical decisions, working independently and as a team member, and managing time. Learners are introduced to meeting, travel and event planning, mail processing, telecommunications and ergonomics. Prerequisite(s): Complete OFTECH-122 and OFTECH-133. Credits: 1 OFTECH-103. OFTECH-137 Credits: 3

NRSPN-306

Credits: 3

Nursing Health Promotion This course focuses on topics related to health promotion for individuals and families throughout the lifespan. We will cover nursing care of the developing family, which includes reproductive issues, pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum, the newborn, and the child. Recognizing the spectrum of healthy families, we will discern patterns associated with adaptive and maladaptive behaviors applying mental health principles. An emphasis is placed on teaching and supporting healthy lifestyle choices for individuals of all ages. Nutrition, exercise, stress management, empowerment and risk reduction practices are highlighted. Study of the family will cover dynamics, functions, discipline styles and stages of development. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Practical Nursing program (31-543-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in NRSPN-301, NRSPN-302, NRSPN-303 and NRSPN-304. NRSPN-307 Credits: 2 Nursing: Clinical Care Across the Lifespan This clinical experience applies nursing concepts and therapeutic interventions to patients across the lifespan. It also provides an introduction to concepts of teaching and learning. Extending care to include the family is emphasized. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Practical Nursing program (31-543-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in NRSPN-305 and This clinical experience applies nursing concepts and therapeutic nursing interventions to groups of patients across the lifespan. It also provides an introduction to leadership, management and team building. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Practical Nursing program (31 543-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in NRSPN-305, NRSPN-306 and NRSPN-307. NURSAD – Associate Credits: 1 Fundamentals of Medication Calculation This one-credit course introduces the learner to basic math strategies for calculating medication dosages. In a low anxiety setting, the learner will review basic operations with decimals and fractions. Other topics include measurement systems and conversions and using ratio, proportion and formula methods for dosage calculations. Degree Nursing (Department 510) NURSAD-161 NRSPN-306. NRSPN-308 Credits: 2 Nursing: Introduction to Clinical Management

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