MATC 2025-26 Catalog

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

of the Dietary Manager (61-313-1) 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-120 Credits: 3 Nutrition for Living This is an internet/Blackboard course focusing on practical solutions for everyday nutritional needs. Nutrition and menu planning tips will be reviewed for preventable diseases and the lifecycle. 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 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 Nutrition and Dietetic Technician program (10-313-1). Complete DIETNT-151 and DIETNT-123. Completion of or currently enrolled in DIETNT-152 and DIETNT-160. DIETNT-125 Credits: 4 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 scientific literature and develop personal resource files 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 healthcare facilities. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician program (10 313-1). Complete DIETNT-123 and DIETNT-151 with a grade of C or higher. Completion of or currently enrolled in DIETNT-152 and DIETNT-160. DIETNT-135 Credits: 2

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-136 Credits: 3 Medical Nutrition Therapy Field Experience Through clinical experiences, students apply medical nutrition therapy and community principles in a healthcare facility or community health program. Career opportunities and preparation for the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) registration exam will be discussed in a lecture format. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician program (10-313-1). Complete DIETNT-106, DIETNT-107, DIETNT-123, DIETNT-151, DIETNT-160, DIETNT-108, DIETNT-118, DIETNT-124, DIETNT-134, DIETNT-152, DIETNT-156, DIETNT-166, DIETNT-125, DIETNT-135, DIETNT-157, DIETNT-167 and DIETNT-155. Completion of or currently enrolled in DIETNT-146 and DIETNT-170. DIETNT-146 Credits: 3 apply management principles by completing department projects according to pertinent regulatory standards. Career opportunities and preparation for the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) registration exam will be discussed in a lecture format. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician program (10-313-1). Complete DIETNT-106, DIETNT-107, DIETNT-123, DIETNT-151, DIETNT-160, DIETNT-108, DIETNT-118, DIETNT-124, DIETNT-134, DIETNT-152, DIETNT-156, DIETNT-166, DIETNT-125, DIETNT-135 and DIETNT-157. Completion of or currently enrolled in DIETNT-136 and DIETNT-170. DIETNT-151 Credits: 4 Nutrition for Dietetics This course is a study of nutrients and the nutritional care process, including application to a clinic/lab supervised by a qualified preceptor. This course meets the nutrition care requirement of the Dietary Manager program (61-313-1). Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician program (10-313-1). DIETNT-152 Credits: 3 Physiology for Dietetics The physiology of human organ systems will be studied as it relates to nutrient requirements in health and disease. Organ systems emphasized include renal, liver, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, nervous, sensory, lymphatic, respiratory and cardiovascular. Food and Nutrition Management Field Experience Through clinical experiences, students

Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician program (10-313-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in DIETNT-160. DIETNT-155 Credits: 3 Community Nutrition This course exposes the student to the available nutrition and health resources in the community including the utilization of local, state, and federal nutrition education and food supplement programs. It prepares the student to identify the nutritional and educational needs of community groups to plan and develop culturally appropriate nutrition interventions that involve health promotion and disease prevention. The student learns through material discussions, service learning projects, guest speakers, skill-building activities and field trips. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician program (10-313-1) or Community Health and Nutrition Navigator program (10-539-3). Complete DIETNT-151 or HEALTH-110. DIETNT-156 Credits: 2 Nutrition in the Life Cycle The nutrient and nutritional counseling needs for normal growth and optimal health throughout the life cycle are explored. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician program (10-313-1) or the Community Health and Nutrition Navigator program (10-539-3). Completion of or currently enrolled in DIETNT-151 or HEALTH-110. DIETNT-157 Credits: 3 Food Service Management 2 Students learn management techniques in planning, organizing, controlling, delegating and communicating to meet the needs of the various healthcare systems and their regulatory agencies. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician program (10 313-1). Complete DIETNT-108, DIETNT-118 and DIETNT-106 or ServSafe Certification. DIETNT-160 Credits: 1 Medical Terminology for the Dietetic Technician Students study the components of medical words to learn medical terminology for communication with the members of the healthcare team. Emphasis is placed on recognition, pronunciation, definition and spelling of terms and abbreviations. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician program (10-313-1). DIETNT-166 Credits: 1 Nutrition in the Life Cycle: Coordinated Practice The nutrient and nutritional counseling needs for normal growth and optimal health throughout the life cycle are explored. Students develop and implement teaching plans for the various age groups in the clinical experience. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician program (10-313-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in DIETNT-156.

Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 Coordinated Practice

Students obtain clinical experiences in coordination with DIETNT-125 didactic

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