MATC 2026-27 Catalog

BRHLTH – CHEM

and troubleshoot equipment necessary to produce exacting work. This course prepares the student for an entry-level position in a modern architectural millwork or cabinet shop. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Architectural Woodworking/ Cabinetmaking program (31-409-1). Complete CABMIL-303 and CABMIL-304. Completion of or currently enrolled in CABMIL-306. CABMIL-306 Credits:3 Advanced Woodworking This course is designed to provide students with the skills associated with advanced cabinetmaking techniques. Subjects covered include cabinet construction, case construction and 32mm construction. Setup and safe operation of woodworking equipment emphasized. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Architectural Woodworking/Cabinetmaking program (31-409-1). Complete CABMIL-303 and CABMIL-304. Completion of or currently enrolled in CABMIL-305. CABMIL-340 Credits:2 Millwork for Carpenters This course is designed to teach carpentry students the basic operations of woodworking machines. Students will identify warp in lumber and learn how to surface and cut lumber. Routing and proper clamping methods will be learned, along with proper usage of machines and tools used to make millwork and cabinets. Special attention is focused on safety. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Carpentry program (31-410-1). CABMIL-341 Credits:2 Millwork Techniques This advanced-level course is a continuation of the course Millwork for Carpenters. The purpose of the course is to advance the student’s skills and knowledge of woodworking and cabinetmaking. The construction of cabinets and the application of plastic laminate for countertops will be covered. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Carpentry program (31 410-1). Complete CABMIL-340. CABMIL-353 Credits:1 Wood Finishing The characteristics of supplies used in wood fi nishing are studied thoroughly. Topics such as the manufacture of stains, shellac, varnishes, wax, lacquers and enamels are covered. Health, safety and general trade practices are also studied. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Architectural Woodworking/Cabinetmaking program (31-409-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in CABMIL-305 and CABMIL-306. CABMIL-355 Credits:1 Materials and Construction The characteristics, manufacture and uses of the essential materials and supplies used in cabinetmaking are presented. Topics such as physical properties of wood, defects in lumber, shrinkage and warp, lumber grades and sizes, hardware, fasteners, and plastic laminate are covered. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Architectural Woodworking/Cabinetmaking program (31-409-1).

BRHLTH-174

Credits:2

BRHLTH-124

Credits:3

Medical Claims Reimbursement The course focuses on achieving maximizing reimbursement for the medical of fi ce through the evaluation and design of patient fi nancial forms, the maintenance of insurance carrier documentation, and the comparison of manual and electronic billing/claims fi ling systems. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in BRHLTH-170. BRHLTH-197 Credits:3 Medical Of fi ce Career Investigation This course provides students with in-depth exposure to employment in the healthcare of fi ce setting. Student will conduct interviews, research into speci fi c medical of fi ce careers, prepare a PowerPoint presentation, participate in group and individual work scenario case problems, and prepare an extensive portfolio. CABMIL – Cabinetmaking and Millwork (Department 409) CABMIL-300 Credits:2 Machine Maintenance/Jigs and Fixtures Machine Maintenance consists of adjusting and maintaining woodworking machinery such as wide-belt sanders, planers, shapers, and band and circular saws. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Architectural Woodworking/ Cabinetmaking program (31-409-1). CABMIL-303 Credits:5 Woodworking 1 Students are introduced to the methods of processing materials using various types of woodworking equipment. An intensive safety program is incorporated into the development and completion of projects. Teamwork is emphasized in the coordination and production of group projects. Organizational skills are developed to prepare students for performance ef fi ciency and quality standards. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Architectural Woodworking/ Cabinetmaking program (31-409-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in CABMIL-304. CABMIL-304 Credits:3 Woodworking Fundamentals This course is designed to provide students with woodworking fundamentals including safe operating procedures of woodworking machines, types of wood, adhesives, gluing techniques and preparing wood for construction. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Architectural Woodworking/Cabinetmaking program (31 409-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in CABMIL-303. CABMIL-305 Credits:5 Woodworking 2 Students are involved in advanced cabinetmaking and millwork techniques used to produce architectural millwork and cabinets. Metric units of measurement are used to fabricate 32mm system casework. Students learn to set up, run

Medical Of fi ce Terminology 1 This course presents the principles of medical word construction; emphasizes correct medical word spelling, pronunciation and de fi nition; and introduces terminology speci fi c to various body systems. BRHLTH-125 Credits:3 Medical Of fi ce Terminology 2 This course reinforces correct medical word spelling, pronunciation and de fi nition as studied in BRHLTH-124. Additional terminology speci fi c to various body systems is introduced. Prerequisite(s): Complete BRHLTH-124 with a grade of C or higher. BRHLTH-135 Credits:3 Medical Document Production This course is designed to expand the student’s medical vocabulary and further develop their skills in keyboarding, transcribing, formatting, and editing of researched, dictated and handwritten medical documents. Emphasis is placed on term building and medical accuracy. Prerequisite(s): Complete OFTECH-122 and BRHLTH-125. Completion of or currently enrolled in OFTECH-133. BRHLTH-140 Credits:3 Electronic Health Records: Administrative Application Students explore the content of the electronic health record through a variety of administrative applications including those related to collection of patient data, documentation, scheduling, coding, insurance claim creation and billing. Medico legal, ethical and professional use of the protected health information in the electronic health record is addressed. Prerequisite(s): Complete BRHLTH-135. Completion of or currently enrolled in BRHLTH-170. BRHLTH-142 Credits:3 Administrative Procedures for the Medical Of fi ce Students apply previously learned skills to complete simulated medical of fi ce activities (with a medical focus) in a timely, accurate manner. Developing desirable human relations and decision-making skills is emphasized. Microcomputers are used. Prerequisite(s): Complete BRHLTH-125. Completion of or currently enrolled in BRHLTH-135 and BRHLTH-170. BRHLTH-170 Credits:3 Medical Insurance Principles and Coding This course presents common health insurance terminology and familiarizes students with basic principles of disease coding and procedural coding from the physician/provider perspective. This is not for experienced coders. Prerequisite(s): Complete BRHLTH-125.

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