MATC 2024-25 Catalog

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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 ef fi 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 effective 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. 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

RADT-194

Credits: 3

Respiratory Care Registry Review This course provides respiratory care practitioners with a review of essential

Imaging Equipment Operation This course introduces radiography students to the principles and application of X-ray technology. Students analyze how X-rays are produced and determine the corrective actions necessary for common equipment malfunctions. Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Radiography program (10-526-1). RADT-195 Credits: 2 Radiographic Image Analysis Prepares radiography students to analyze radiographic images for quality. Students apply quality control tests to determine the causes of image problems including equipment malfunctions and procedural errors. RADT-197 Credits: 3 Radiation Protection and Biology This course prepares radiography students to protect themselves and others from exposure to radioactivity. Students examine the characteristics of radiation and how radiation affects cell biology. Students apply standards and guidelines for radiation exposure. Prerequisite(s): Complete RADT-194, RADT-231 and RADT-199. RADT-198 Credits: 2 Radiography Clinical 6 This fi nal clinical course requires students to integrate and apply all knowledge learned in previous courses to the production of high quality radiographs in the clinical setting. Students apply radiation protection and standard precautions in the production of radiographs in a healthcare setting while adhering to legal and ethical guidelines. Students are encouraged to demonstrate independent judgment in the performance of clinical competencies. 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 healthcare 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

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 or BIOSCI-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 Respiratory Therapist program (10-515-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in RESPC-171. RESPC-173 Credits: 3 Respiratory Pharmacology Examines basic pharmacology principles, drug dosage, and calculations. Medications for inhalation including mucolytics, bronchodilators and anti-in fl ammatories. Also includes cardiac drugs, anesthetic drugs, neuromuscular blockers and antimicrobials. 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 BIOSCI-177 or BIOSCI-202. Completion of or currently enrolled in RESPC-111. RESPC-174 Credits: 3 Respiratory/Cardiac Physiology Provides the student with an in-depth knowledge of the structure and function of the respiratory and circulatory systems necessary to function as a competent respiratory therapist. 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 BIOSCI-177 or BIOSCI-202. Must be admitted to the Respiratory Therapist program (10-515-1).

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