Moraine Valley Community College

Earn Your Career Certification in One Semester

Short-term training with long-term success.

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN with EXTERNSHIP

WHAT DOES A PHARMACY TECHNICIAN DO?
Pharmacy technicians play an essential role in supporting pharmacists and providing safe, efficient pharmacy services. Their responsibilities may include preparing prescription labels, processing and filling prescriptions, pricing medications, maintaining patient profiles, preparing insurance claims, and stocking and managing inventory of prescription and over-the-counter medications. 

Pharmacy technicians work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist and are an important part of the healthcare team. 


PROGRAM DETAILS
The Pharmacy Technician Program is a 50‑hour education and training program approved by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Coursework and hands-on labs cover pharmacy terminology, calculations, drug classifications, dosage calculations, sterile compounding, inventory control and billing.  

After the classroom portion, students will be eligible to participate in an 80-hour clinical externship. Clinical training allows students to apply the theoretical knowledge they have acquired in a practical setting, under the supervision of experienced pharmacists. Textbook is provided. 

This program is approved by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and includes and PTCB examination voucher.

UPON COMPLETION
After completing the coursework and clinical experience, students will be qualified to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB) Exam.  

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

  • 18 years of age or older 
  • High school diploma or GED 
  • No prior drug convictions are eligible to take this course. 

MEDIAN PAY
$43,460 per year 
$20.90 per hour

TUITION AND FEES
Course fee: $1,599

This program is approved for funding by the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA). Connect with our Career Connections team to inquire about tuition assistance. 

DENTAL ASSISTING with EXTERNSHIP

WHAT DOES A DENTAL ASSISTANT DO?
A dental assistant supports dentists and dental teams by preparing patients and treatment rooms, assisting during dental procedures, sterilizing instruments, taking dental X-rays, maintaining patient records, and providing patient care and education.  

Dental assistants may also help with scheduling, infection control, dental office administration, and preparing materials and instruments for procedures. This hands-on healthcare career is ideal for individuals interested in dentistry, oral health, patient care, and a fast-growing allied health profession.


PROGRAM DETAILS
Get the skills you need to launch your career in the dental field. This program prepares you for both the administrative and clinical sides of a modern dental office, giving you the hands-on knowledge employers seek. The course covers important background information on the dental profession as well as interpersonal skills, dental ethics and Practice Act laws, dental terminology, patient interactions, dental records management and basic finance-related skills.  

Students will receive 60 hours of classroom time and 80 hours of clinical externship with a registered dentist. The clinical portion will have a separate schedule from the class, which will be arranged upon successful completion of the program. 

UPON COMPLETION
Graduates are eligible to sit for the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) exams, including Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) and Infection Control (ICE), which help you stand out in the job market.  

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
To receive a checklist of requirements and instructions on how to complete certain steps, email communityeducation@morainevalley.edu.  

  • A criminal background check 
  • 18 years of age or older 
  • High school diploma or GED 
  • Current CPR for Healthcare card 
  • Scrubs must be purchased (color: black) and worn on the first day of class. 

MEDIAN PAY
$47,300 per year 
$22.74 per hour 

TUITION AND FEES
Course fee: $1,599

This program is approved for funding by the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA). Connect with our Career Connections team to inquire about tuition assistance. 

YOGA INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION

WHAT DOES A YOGA TEACHER DO?
A yoga instructor guides students through yoga poses, breathing exercises, meditation, and mindfulness techniques to support physical fitness, flexibility, strength, balance, stress relief, and overall wellness. Yoga teachers create and lead classes for a variety of experience levels, demonstrate proper alignment and modifications, and provide instruction that helps students safely develop their yoga practice.  


PROGRAM DETAILS
Designed for aspiring teachers or those looking to deepen their practice. This training blends the philosophical roots of yoga with hands-on teaching experience.

Explore classical yoga traditions, anatomy, the nervous system, breathwork, meditation, and foundational teaching techniques while building confidence in your own practice and voice.  

UPON COMPLETION
Students who successfully complete the program can apply to receive the Registered Yoga School’s 200-hour yoga teacher training certificate through Yoga Alliance.  

MEDIAN PAY
$46,180 per year 
$22.20 per hour

TUITION AND FEES
Course fee: $2,199

VETERINARY ASSISTANT

WHAT DOES A VETERINARY ASSISTANT DO?
A veterinary assistant supports veterinarians and veterinary technicians in providing compassionate care to animals in veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, and other animal care settings. 

Duties may include preparing examination rooms, assisting with animal restraint and handling, feeding and caring for hospitalized animals, maintaining clean and sanitary environments, preparing equipment, and supporting basic patient care. Veterinary assistants play an important role in animal health and wellness while helping veterinary teams deliver safe, efficient, and compassionate care to pets and other animals.  


PROGRAM DETAILS
Veterinary Assistants are an integral part of the veterinary team. Moraine Valley’s Veterinary Assistant Program is a one-semester, NAVTA-approved noncredit course that includes more than 150 hours of classroom instruction and field trips plus 100 hours of externship experience working in a clinical setting to get you ready for your new career. Topics covered in class include office and hospital procedures, client communication, and relations, pharmacy and pharmacology, exam room procedures, small animal nursing, surgical assisting, laboratory procedures, and radiology. 

UPON COMPLETION
Certificate of Completion provided upon completion which may satisfy requirements in more advanced veterinary career programs and the ability to sit for the NAVTA exam to earn an official Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA) credential.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

  • 18 years of age or older 
  • High school diploma or GED 

MEDIAN PAY
$47,300 per year 
$22.74 per hour 

TUITION AND FEES
Course fee: $2,699 

REAL ESTATE

WHAT DOES A REAL ESTATE AGENT DO?
A real estate broker helps clients buy, sell, and lease residential and commercial properties while guiding them through the real estate transaction process. Duties may include evaluating properties, conducting market analysis, preparing and reviewing contracts, negotiating offers, coordinating inspections and closings, marketing properties, and advising buyers and sellers on real estate laws and regulations.  


PROGRAM DETAILS
To qualify for an Illinois Real Estate Broker License, students must successfully complete 75 classroom hours of required coursework, which includes Real Estate Broker Pre-License Topics and Real Estate Broker Pre-License Applied Real Estate Principles. Students must also pass the Illinois Real Estate Broker Examination. 

This is an approved educational program by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

UPON COMPLETION
Students that attend all sessions of each class may take the Illinois Real Estate Broker’s License Examination. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

  • 18 years of age or older 
  • High school diploma or GED 
  • A textbook is required 

COURSES
Real Estate Broker Pre-License Topics 
This 60-hour class is a required course to take the Illinois Real Estate Broker License Examination. Course provides instruction in real estate fundamentals such as license law, agency basics, seller and buyer relationships, marketing and financing.  Study guides are optional.

Purchase a textbook prior to first class and read chapters 1, 2, and 3. Students are required to attend all sessions of class.  

Real Estate Pre-License Applied Broker Principles 
This 15-hour class is a required course to take the Illinois Real Estate Broker’s License Examination. Completing the Real Estate Broker Pre-License Topics course is required to take this course.  

Course includes role play, situational and case study examples. Topics include listing presentations, buyer representation, agency disclosure, purchase agreements, handling offers, market analysis, fair housing, antitrust and inspection/repair issues.   

MEDIAN PAY
$58,960 per year 
$28.35 per hour 

TUITION AND FEES
Real Estate Pre-License Applied Broker Principles Fee: $575 
Real Estate Broker Pre-License Topics Fee: $199 

NOTARY PUBLIC

WHAT DOES A NOTARY PUBLIC DO?
A notary public serves as an impartial witness during the signing of important documents and helps prevent fraud by verifying the identity of signers and confirming their willingness to sign.  

Duties may include administering oaths and affirmations, witnessing signatures, completing notarial certificates, maintaining accurate records, and following state laws and notary regulations. A Notary Public provides essential document authentication services for legal, business, real estate, financial, and personal transactions. 

COURSES
Become a Notary Public I
  
Learn the basics and requirements to become an Illinois Notary Public, including the code of ethics, common notarial acts and certificates, notary journals, and select notary associations and databases for notary work. Students will complete an application to begin the process of becoming an Illinois notary public. 

Become a Notary Public II  
Completing the Notary Public I course is required to take this course. 

Get connected with agencies that are looking for you. This interactive class assists you with building your notary business by registering with databases and companies. Learn about accepting orders, pricing, payments and reviewing documents. You must have commission, stamp, journal, E & O, and other supplies needed to attend this practical application class session. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

  • Textbook required  
  • Attendance at all class sessions is mandatory 
  • A high school diploma or GED is required to take the state licensing exam 
  • 18 years old of age or older 
  • Be a citizen of or lawful permanent resident in the U.S. 
  • Be able to read and write in English 
  • Not be convicted of a felony  

MEDIAN PAY
$60,100 per year 
$30.18 per hour 

TUITION AND FEES
Notary Public with Certification course fee: $139.
 
Become a Notary Public II course fee: $139 

NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT)

WHAT DOES AN NDT TECHNICIAN DO?
A nondestructive testing (NDT) technician uses specialized inspection methods to evaluate materials, components, welds, and equipment for defects or damage without altering or destroying them. Duties may include conducting inspections using techniques such as ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle testing, liquid penetrant testing, and visual inspection; interpreting test results; documenting findings; and ensuring materials and equipment meet quality and safety standards.  

NDT technicians play a critical role in manufacturing, aerospace, construction, energy, and other industries by helping identify potential problems and maintain product reliability, structural integrity, and workplace safety.  


PROGRAM DETAILS
Our Nondestructive Testing (NDT) program is fully approved by the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), ensuring that you receive training aligned with industry standards. All of our instructors are ASNT Level III certified, bringing top-tier expertise and real-world experience to the classroom. Whether you’re looking to start a career or advance your skills, our program provides the knowledge and credentials you need to succeed in this high-demand field.

UPON COMPLETION
Each workshop attendee receives a Moraine Valley Community College certificate of attendance and the appropriate adult education credit.

Individuals who successfully complete the NDT courses will have fulfilled the training requirements for certification as defined by SNT-TC-1A and ANSI/ASNT-CP-189.

COURSES

  • Liquid Penetrant (PT I and PT II) 
  • Magnetic Particle (MT I and II)
  • Longitudinal Ultrasonic Evaluation (UT I)
  • Ultrasonic Testing Level (UT II)
  • Radiation Safety
  • Industrial Radiography Principles (RT I)
  • Radiation Testing 2 (RT II)

MEDIAN PAY
$61,950 per year 
$29.78 per hour

TUITION AND FEES
Course price ranges are from $700.00 to $1,400.00.

This program is approved for funding by the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA). Connect with our Career Connections team to inquire about tuition assistance. 

AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS
The America Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Scholarship

The Mark Sebby Memorial NDT Scholarship

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