In today's job market, technical skills are critical to both new and experienced workers. MATC compentency-based training is an important factor in preparing for competitive jobs. Work force retention and skill upgrades are part of every strategic business plan today.

Automotive Technology &Transportation 

Business Technology

General Industry & Technical Programs 

Health Care Technology 

Information Technology

Media Design Technology 

The Automotive Technology Program offers training Programs in Auto Engines and Powertrains. The Engines Program provides training in Engine Repair, Electrical Systems and Engine Performance. In the Powertrains Program students become proficient in Brakes, Steering and Suspension, Drive Train, Heating and AC. The Auto Technology Fundamentals class is the pre-requisite for both programs. There is an open lab for students to practice the skills learned.

Commercial Truck Driving:

The growing demand for skillfully trained, ethical truck drivers is greater now than at any time in the past decade. In fact, there is a critical shortage of drug-free and accident-free drivers. Employment in professional driving may depend on the ability to meet employer requirements, such as DOT mandated drug screening and a satisfactory driving history. This three week program prepares students for varying conditions such as road; weather; equipment; traffic, pickup and delivery; hauling goods or materials; and loads that typically exceed 20 tons.

Diesel:

Diesel Mechanics diagnose, repair, weld, and fine-tune the working parts of buses, trucks, construction macinery, and generators. In this program students will become proficient in basic shop skills, PM inspections, brake relines, engine tune-up and rebuilding, component inspection and measuring, drive trains, suspension and steering.

Emissions and Diagnostics:

This test prep course is designed to help an auto technician understand the causes of emission failures and the correct procedures to make proper repairs, with an emphasis on newer technology, fuel injection, and emission controls (loaded mode testing and OBD II). Training includes lecture, discussions, and hands-on exercises.

Flagging:

Individuals who successfully complete this training receive Utah Department of Transportation certification to secure employment as Utah flaggers. Participants must be 18 years old. Training is offered at different locations and dates throughout the year.

Vehicle Safety Inspection:

This course is designed to prepare individuals for Vehicle Inspection Certification from the Utah Department of Safety. Lecture and lab experience cover registration and insurance, tires and wheels, steering and suspension, altered vehicles and trailers, brakes, vehicle glazing, lighting and electrical systems, frame and body, exhaust and fuel systems. Courses are available for light vehicle certification.

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Business Technology

APICS (Resource Management) Certification:
    The APICS program is designed for professional development and/or preparation for designation as Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified in Integrated Resource Management (CIRM). Each of 10 separate courses is taught three hours per week for 10 weeks. APICS is a nonprofit educational organization respected throughout the world for its education and professional certification programs, and is recognized globally as the source of knowledge and expertise for manufacturing and service industries across the entire supply chain in such areas as materials management, information services, purchasing, and quality.

Business Technology:
    Partnering with the seven regional school districts, this program prepares students for a career in business. Courses include word processing, spreadsheet and database applications, office procedures, keyboarding, machine transcription, business communications, accounting procedures, and records management.

Computer Literacy:
    This course was designed with the beginning computer user in mind. It instructs students in how computers work, what is needed to get started, and gives hands-on experience with IBM compatible computers. The course also introduces a variety of software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, data base, Windows XP, sending and receiving email, using the internet, and more. This training will provide basic information to prepare the student for various computer applications.

Data Entry: 
    MATC’s basic data entry course prepares students for data-entry jobs. Using data entry pads on the electronic calculator as well as the computer keyboard, students learn 10-key functions, layout, fingering techniques, and data-entry. The course is preparatory to taking the Department of Workforce Services 10-key test.

Human Resource Essentials
    The roles and responsibilities of Human Resource (HR) professionals are growing dramatically in corporate, government, educational, and other institutions. To keep pace in this changing field, professional training is essential. Those entering or practicing in the field must be informed about the latest in management practices, recruiting, training, employee relations, workplace regulations, and other developments.

ISM (Purchasing and Supply Management) Certification:
    A series of seminars provide preparation for successfully passing the certification exams sponsored by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) in obtaining professional designation as a Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) and/or an Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (A.P.P.). Four 18 hour modules/courses include: Purchasing Process; Supply Environment; Value Enhancement Strategies; and Management. This program is also suitable for those desiring entry into the purchasing or supply management profession.

Keyboarding (Typing):
Introductory typing is designed to teach and improve keyboarding / typing skills. Emphasis is on speed and accuracy through improved techniques and timed writings. Intermediate keyboarding is designed for beginning students familiar with the keyboard, but are not yet typing 25 WPM.

Microsoft Access:
Access is an application program which uses tables, forms and reports to help define, sort, manage and view information in databases.

Microsoft Excel:
Excel is a powerful spreadsheet program that can be used to efficiently store and work with lists of data, calculate numbers, and create reports and charts.

 Microsoft Outlook:

    Microsoft Outlook is an integrated electronic mail, calendar, and task management program that can be used to efficiently schedule appointments and tasks, record information about personal and business contacts, and organize files.

Microsoft PowerPoint:
PowerPoint is the world's leading presentation-making program. It takes text and numbers that have been collected and hands back slides and charts with the professional polish demanded by today's audiences.

Microsoft Word:
Word is a powerful word processing program that can be used to efficiently create and modify a variety of documents.

QuickBooks Pro:
This course is designed for the business owner or bookkeeper who wishes to track financial records with greater ease and accuracy. The basics of inflows, outflows, inventory control, account balances, employee records, job costing, and customized financial reports are explored.

Speedbuilding:
Speedbuilding training is designed to increase typing speed and accuracy. The course includes a computerized keyboarding program that allows students to work at a self-paced rate with emphasis on the areas that need improvement.

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Healthcare Technology

Biotechnology:
The biotechnology program is designed to create an awareness of career possibilities in the biotechnology field. The student will learn about genetic engineering, cloning, recombinant DNA, a recombinant protein production

Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Basic
In this new exciting biotechnology course students will learn the elements of crime scene investigation. Students will be taught diagnostic and investigative laboratory procedures that support forensic biiotechnology research and practice.

Dental Assistant:
 Dental Assistants are hired to perform chair-side assisting skills, front office procedures, radiology techniques, and commonly used dental material manipulations in a dental office. The program prepares students for work in the dental field through classroom lecture, lab work and an externship in a general dental office as well as in specialty practice such as orthodontics, oral surgery, pediatric dentistry, periodontics or prosthodontics. Students also receive hands-on training in MATC dental clinics. This training includes up-to-date dentistry procedures, technical training in taking radiographs, the manipulation of dental materials and front office skills and procedures.

Dental Office Administration:
Train specifically in dental front office procedures including reception, billing, scheduling, insurance, medical coding, payroll, transcription and medical terminology. This training includes some chair-side assisting skills.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT):
The EMT Basic Program prepares students for a career in public service, such as employment in Law Enforcement, Fire, or Emergency Medicine, or teach what to do when faced with a medical emergency. Training includes clinical and classroom hands on experiences. Topics include HAZMAT awareness, basic First Aid, patient assessment, triage, multi-casualty, emergent and non-emergent patient extrication (with or without CNS injury), airway management, CPR, shock & bleeding control.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Intermediate:
This course is for Utah EMT Basics who have been certified for a year and are looking to become State certified at the intermediate level. The EMT Intermediate course is 60 hours of training. Skill competencies will include: foundations of the EMT-1, pharmacology, venous access and medication administration, airway, physical examination, patient assessment, communications, hemorrhage and shock, respiratory emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, diabetic emergencies, allergic reactions and overdoses. Employment possibilities as an EMT will increase with these additional skills and knowledge.

Medical Assistant:
Nationwide opportunities exist for trained Medical Assistants. Medical Assistants are hired to assist physicians and perform duties such as insurance billing, basic lab procedures, physical exam assisting, injections, and basic patient care. Medical Assisting programs cover three basic fields of training: administrative, theory, and laboratory. Topics covered in these areas include patient administration, filing, accounts, insurance control, anatomy and physiology, diet and nutrition, pharmacology, hematology, urinalysis, injection techniques, and CPR. Training includes classroom lectures, lab and an externship. An Associate of Applied Technology degree is through an open-entry/open-exit format.

Medical Coding:
Medical coders translate medical terminology, diseases, and diagnoses into billing statements. Following this class students will be able to test for the National Coding Certificate.

Medical Office Administration:
The student will be prepared to obtain employment as a receptionist or billing specialist in a physician's office or as a unit clerk, ward clerk, medical records specialist or receptionist in a variety of settings in the health care community. Students learn medical terminology, transcription, scheduling appointments, telephone triage, accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, insurance coding and billing, payroll, organizing medical records and filing, employability skills, resumes, law and ethics in the physicians office, collection procedures, and computer billing. This is an open-entry/open-exit program.

Medical Transcription
Medical transcription is the process to effectively and efficiently transcribe medical records , including history and physical reports, clinic notes, operative reports, consultation notes, discharge summaries, letters, psychiatric evaluations, lab reports, x-ray reports and pathology reports.

Nurse Assistant(CNA):
Learn how to provide direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in a hospital, long term care, home health, and other health care settings. Students certify in CPR and First Aid and will prepare for the State Certified Nursing Assistant exam.

Practical Nursing(LPN):
This two-semester program will prepare students to function at the first level of nursing in a variety of health-care settings. Classroom theory is provided concurrently with a variety of clinical practice experiences. Completion of the practical nursing course will prepare students to pass the NCLEX-PN exam and practice as a licensed practical nurse. Students may have the opportunity to apply for admission into the advanced entry registered nursing program at Utah Valley University.

Practical Nursing Flyer/Pre-Requisites

This program has been given Candidate Status with the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.

Pharmacy Tech:
Learn how to assist the pharmacist in a retail or hospital setting to prepare, store and dispense medications. Students learn about inventory, ordering, labeling, storing and distributing medications. They learn to work with patient records, billing information, gathering information for the pharmacist and distribution of printed information to the patient.

Phlebotomy:
The phlebotomy course prepares students to receive Utah State Phlebotomy Certification. Students learn the correct and most efficient means of drawing blood.

Physical Therapy Aide:
The program prepares students to work in the areas of physical therapy and athletic training. Students learn anatomy, medical terminology, First Aid/CPR, modalities, therapeutic exercise, and taping techniques.

Veterinarian Assistant:
 Students are prepared to support veterinarians by providing assistance during animal examinations, treatment, monitoring, and administration. Students also learn to maintain animal and health related records and perform a wide range of related duties. The program is excellent preparation for a pre-veterinary or veterinary technology program and includes  hands-on training in the classroom and veterinary shelters 

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Information Technology

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Cisco Networking Academy

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Microsoft IT Academy

Our Information Technology Program will get you trained and certified in Computer Repair and Troubleshooting, Network design and troubleshooting, Microsoft servers, Cisco routers and switches and linux. We are an official Microsoft IT Academy, Cisco Networking Academy, CompTIA member and Novell Training Partner. This means that our curriculum is not only approved by these companies but authored by them as well. Additionally, enrolled students receive as much as 50% off the normal CompTIA and Microsoft exam pricing.

A complete training program designed not only to prepare the student for the computer repair industry’s A+ Certification, but also to provide the student with the fundamental skills and knowledge base required for a career in this rapidly changing industry. A+ Certification offers an industry recognized and valued credential that clearly demonstrates to a prospective employer or client the student’s expertise in hardware and software support. A+ Certified technicians have enhanced job opportunities, increased opportunities for advancement, and high customer confidence. Prerequisites include basic computer literacy skills and students must have experience in DOS and in the Windows environment.

Students learn how to configure common server services on a Linux server. These services include NFS, NIS , DNS, DHCP, ftp, and the Apache web server. Students will also be taught how to configure the Samba service to act as a file and print server and a Windows NT Domain controller. Kernel compiling, package management, remote administration, and file system management are also taught. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to install and administer a Linux server in a small to medium sized business environment

Linux+ certification provides technicians with an industry recognized and valued credential that can help them get a foot in the door with a prospective employer or client. CompTIA, the Computing Technology Industry Association, has introduced the Linux+ certification to measure foundation-level linux operating system proficiency as a reliable indicator of employee success for both professionals and employers. The Linux+ certification measures vendor-neutral Linux knowledge and skills for an individual with at least six months practical experience. Linux+ certification is for any individual interested in demonstrating fundamental Linux knowledge and skills. CompTIA developed the Linux+ certification, which serves as a stepping-stone towards higher level Linux certification tracks from LPI and Sair, with the expertise of industry leaders such as Bradford Learning, Caldara, Compaq, ElementK, Guru Labs, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Prosofttraining.com, Intel, Linux- Care, and SuSE.

Information Technology

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Illustrator combines precise control with powerful desktop tools. The student will learn how to create flawless designs and technical diagrams for use in desktop publishing, presentations, and multimedia productions. This course provides education for marketable graphic design skills and portfolio building.