MATC 2025-26 Catalog

HIT – HOTEL

HORT – Horticulture (Department 001) HORT-111

HIT-164

Credits: 3

HIT-184

Credits: 3

Introduction to Health Informatics Emphasizes the role of information technology in healthcare through an investigation of the electronic health record (EHR), business and health information software applications. Learners will develop skills to assist in enterprise information management and database architecture design and implementation. Prerequisite(s): Complete HIT-162 and HEALTH-107. HIT-165 Credits: 3 Intermediate Coding Prepares students to assign ICD and CPT/HCPCS codes supported by medical documentation and official coding guidance to support appropriate reimbursement. Students will participate in CDI activities, including preparation of appropriate physician queries in accordance with compliance guidelines. Additional Course Fees listed here are in addition to general tuition and are charged at registration. EHR Go Electronic Health Record: $70.00; AHIMA VLab Coding Program: $75.00. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Healthcare Information Technology program (10 530-1) or the Medical Coding Specialist program (31-530-2). Complete HIT-197 and HIT-199. Completion of or currently enrolled in HIT-184 and HIT-159. HIT-166 Credits: 1 HIT Capstone Explore technical skills and professional attributes desired for the HIM profession and conduct activities to assess one’s own readiness to enter the health information industry. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in HIT-196. HIT-167 Credits: 3 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, confidentiality, 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 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 or BIOSCI-189 or both BIOSCI-201 and BIOSCI-202 and HEALTH-101 with a grade of C or higher.

CPT Coding This course prepares students to assign CPT codes, supported by medical documentation, with entry-level proficiency. Students apply CPT instructional notations, conventions, rules and official coding guidelines when assigning CPT codes to case studies and actual medical record documentation. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Medical Coding Specialist program (31-530-2) or the Health Information Technology program (10-530-1). Complete HEALTH-101, HEALTH-107 and HIT-182 with grade of C or higher. Complete either BIOSCI-177 or BIOSCI-189, or both BIOSCI-201 and BIOSCI-202, with a grade of C or higher. HIT-196 Credits: 3 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): Must be admitted to Health Information Technology (10-530-1) or Medical Coding Specialist (31-530-2) programs. Complete HIT-165. 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 proficiency. Students apply instructional notations, conventions, rules and official coding guidelines when assigning ICD diagnosis codes to case studies and actual medical record documentation. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Medical Coding Specialist (31-530-2) or the Health Information Technology (10-530-1) programs. Complete BIOSCI-177 or BIOSCI-189 or both BIOSCI-201 and BIOSCI-202 or HEALTH-101 and HEALTH-107 with a grade of C or higher. 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 proficiency. Students apply instructional notations, conventions, rules and official coding guidelines when assigning ICD procedure codes to case studies and actual medical record documentation. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Medical Coding Specialist (31-530-2) or the Health Information Technology (10-530-1) programs. Complete BIOSCI-177 or BIOSCI-189 or both BIOSCI-201 and BIOSCI-202. Complete HEALTH-101 and HEALTH-104 with a grade of C or higher. Completion of or currently enrolled in HIT-182.

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 classification, their use, and the interrelationships between the environment, plant growth, and plant development. HORT-112 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. HORT-114 Credits: 3 Survey of Woody Ornamental Plants Plant classification and the techniques of plant identification 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 specific 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-119 Credits: 3 Landscape Construction 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 proficiency in landscape installation. Students practice skill development with specialized landscape construction equipment, which enhances labor efficiency 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 Credits: 3

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