MATC 2026-27 Catalog

SPEECH–TV

SUDC-152 Credits:3 Service Coordination and Documentation This course focuses on the administrative, clinical and evaluative activities that bring the client, treatment services, community agencies and other resources together to focus on issues and needs identi fi ed in the treatment plan. Documentation requirements and skills, record management, and con fi dentiality issues are also a primary focus of the class. Prerequisite(s): Complete SUDC-109. SUDC-154 Credits:3 Counseling Skills Development This course provides instruction and practice opportunities to develop the speci fi c skills necessary for counseling individuals, groups, families and signi fi cant others. These skills include establishing a helping relationship, interviewing, using methods that reinforce positive behavior, motivational techniques, reframing and redirecting negative behaviors, crisis management, and applying culturally appropriate intervention strategies. Prerequisite(s): Complete HUMSVC-102, HUMSVC-103 and HUMSVC-113. SUDC-160 Credits:1 Ethical Dilemmas This course provides an opportunity for re fl ection and conversation about the ways in which personal and professional values impact work with clients. Emphasis is placed on exploring roles, rules and boundaries, which are necessary for the helping relationship. An eight step process for ethical decision-making will be explained and applied to select case examples. SUDC-161 Credits:1 Treatment Issues This course applies fundamental principles of the helping relationship to working with clients who have problems related to their substance use. Emphasis is placed on application of current treatment models in the areas of assessment, case management, education, professional responsibilities and counseling. SUDC-162 Credits:1 Service Delivery Issues This course focuses on issues related to delivery of substance abuse services to diverse population groups. Emphasis is placed on providing effective tools for the case management and coordination. SURGT – Surgical Technology (Department 512) SURGT-125 Credits:4 Intro to Surgical Technology This course provides the foundational knowledge of the occupational environment. Principles of sterilization and disinfection are learned. Surgical instruments are introduced. Preoperative patient care concepts are simulated. Lab practice is included. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Surgical Technologist program (10-512-1). Complete HEALTH-101 and BIOSCI-177 or BIOSCI-201. Completion of or currently enrolled in BIOSCI-197.

SURGT-126

Credits:4

SPEECH-210

Credits:3

Surgical Technology Fundamentals 1 This course focuses on preparing the patient and operating room for surgery. Principles of sterile technique are emphasized as the student moves into the scrub role. Lab practice is included. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Surgical Technologist program (10-512-1). Complete SURGT-125. Completion of or currently enrolled in SURGT-127. SURGT-127 Credits:2 Exploring Surgical Issues This course explores a variety of issues related to surgical technology. Emphasis is placed on becoming a professional member of the surgical team. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Surgical Technologist program (10 512-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in SURGT-125. SURGT-128 Credits:4 Surgical Technology Fundamentals 2 This course focuses on enhancing surgical technology skills while functioning as a sterile team member. Lab is included. Prerequisite(s): Complete HEALTH-101 with a grade of C or higher, SURGT-126 and SURGT-127. Completion of or currently enrolled in SURGT-129. SURGT-129 Credits:2 Surgical Pharmacology This course is a basic study of drug classi fi cations, care and handling of drugs and solutions, application of mathematical principles in dosage calculations, terminology related to pharmacology, anesthesia, and drugs used in surgery. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Surgical Technologist program (10-512-1). Complete BIOSCI-197 with a grade or C+ or higher. Completion of or currently enrolled in SURGT-125 and either BIOSCI-179 or BIOSCI-202. SURGT-130 Credits:2 Surgical Skills Application This course provides a transition from the academic to the clinical setting. Learners integrate the surgical technologist skills as they apply to various surgical procedures. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Surgical Technologist program (10-512-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in SURGT-128. SURGT-131 Credits:4 Surgical Interventions 1 Provides the foundational knowledge of surgical core and specialty procedure. Examines the pathophysiology, diagnostic interventions, health sciences and surgical techniques for a variety of procedures. Prerequisite(s): Complete SURGT-128 and SURGT-130. Completion of or currently enrolled in SURGT-132. SURGT-132 Credits:3 Surgical Technology Clinical 1 Students apply basic surgical theories, principles and procedural techniques in the operating room. They begin to function as team members under

Con fl ict and Communication The emphasis of this course is on developing communication behaviors that productively manage con fl ict; it is structured to integrate communication theory with practical application. Through readings, lectures, sample con fl ict cases and interviews, as well as through in-class discussion and exercises, this course will address both intrapersonal and interpersonal con fl icts that occur in diverse settings, examine the sources of these con fl icts, and analyze the factors that in fl uence how we identify, de fi ne,manage and defuse these con fl icts. SPEECH-211 Credits:3 Intro. Argumentation and Debate This course is designed to provide an introduction to the principles of argumentation, debate and logic. Students will examine different models of argument, learn how to structure and support arguments, and practice those skills in individual speaking, partnered and group contexts. SPEECH-212 Credits:3 Introduction to Theater This course examines the history and development of theater in its various forms. Primarily the course examines the technical and artistic elements of theater to provide students with a general understanding and appreciation of this art form. Students attend and critique several theater productions. SUDC – SUDC Services (Department 550) SUDC-109 Credits:3 Drug Use and Abuse Students are acquainted with the pharmacological effects of chemical use/abuse. This course takes an analytic approach to identi fi cation, intervention, prevention and treatment issues. SUDC-150 Credits:3 This course is designed to familiarize the student with the obligations of an addiction counselor to adhere to accepted ethical and behavioral standards of conduct and continuing education. An emphasis on professional codes of ethics, federal and state laws and agency regulations, and professional development is maintained. SUDC-151 Credits:3 Clinical Evaluation and Treatment Planning This course provides an overview of the key components of the evaluation and treatment planning processes, including the necessary knowledge base, skills and attitudes of the professional. This is also a practice oriented course, and students will participate in a variety of screening, assessment and treatment planning situations. Prerequisite(s): Complete HUMSVC-102, HUMSVC-103 and HUMSVC-113. Professional Readiness and Ethical Responsibilities

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