Certificate Programs

Certificate programs provide specialized courses to quickly enhance knowledge. You can complete a certificate to advance your career in a specific area of study. They can typically be completed in 1-4 semesters.

American Sign Language

ASL Deaf Studies - The ASL Deaf Studies Certificate is designed to develop skills in American Sign Language to provide students with a strong foundation to enter professions that provide services to the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing communities. Certificate completion will also provide a path to entry into the American Sign Language Interpretation Program which has selective enrollment.
Sign Language Interpreter - This program serves students who are pursuing employment working with the deaf and deafblind community and/or entering the American Sign Language Interpreting field. Specifically, this certificate will benefit students who are interested in learning American Sign Language to communicate with family, friends, colleagues, and community members, and/or working with the deaf/deafblind/hard-of-hearing community as an interpreter in a wide variety of settings. As a two-year certificate program, this program may also benefit students who are interested in transferring to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor's degree in sign language interpretation, deaf studies, or deaf education.

Art

Digital Design - This program is designed to provide persons who have experience, either on-the-job or in post-secondary degree programs, with a means to upgrade or add to their job skills. Based on studio art/design projects, students are given the opportunity of working with Adobe Creative Cloud software as a means to achieve experience for entry-level employment in graphic design and graphic design production. Graduates are able to find employment in one of the many design specializations.

Business

Accounting/Assistant Clerk - This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level accounting employment in the shortest possible time.
Baking/Pastry Arts - This program prepares students for entry-level positions in the baking and pastry area of culinary arts.
Beverage Management - This program prepares students for entry-level positions in the beverage area of restaurants, hotels, and clubs.
Business Skills - This program provides students with opportunities to develop basic skills needed in virtually all work places today. Students develop an understanding of core business concentrations.
Cannabis Retail Specialist - This program is designed to provide students with employment or advancement opportunities in a licensed retail cannabis dispensary. Subjects taught focus on the skills and core competencies defined by the industry as most relevant for success. Coursework consists of a blend of business, technical and cannabis-related topics so the student can effectively interact with and serve customers in a retail environment. Students seeking employment in this industry must be 21 years or older, comply with Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation requirements for the Medical and/or Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensary Agent Identification Card(s), and consent to a fingerprint-based criminal history record information background check as required by state law.
Culinary Arts Management - This program prepares students for entry-level positions in food production.
Employee Training and Development - This program prepares students for careers in human resources with an emphasis on training and development of staff. Students already employed are encouraged to take this program to update their skills and enhance promotion opportunities.
Financial Services - This program provides students with skills desired by companies in the banking, investing and insurance industries.
Restaurant/Hotel Management - This program prepares students for entry-level positions in the hospitality industry.
Retail Management - This program is designed to provide students with employment or advancement in the retail sector through an understanding of the core competencies defined by the industry as most relevant and focused for success in retail business. Students will develop skills and competencies that are transferable across multiple sectors. These key foundational skills can be applied immediately in the workplace and will prepare students for a leadership role within an organization.

Computer Information and Office Technology

Administrative Professional - This program prepares students for positions as administrative professionals, executive assistants, and secretaries. Graduates acquire strong skills in computer applications, written communications, and office procedures. Keyboarding, proofreading, document formatting, and language skills are emphasized.
Associate Database Administrator - This program prepares students with database design and management skills, providing the background for entry-level or trainee positions or enhancing an information technology professional’s versatility and career advancement potential. Coursework will emphasize database design principles, Structured Query Language, and database administration using a variety of popular database management systems.
C# Programmer - This program prepares students with programming skills that will, when combined with a degree, provide the background for entry-level software development positions or enhance an information technology professional’s versatility and career advancement potential. C# bears syntactic similarities to C++ and Java while utilizing a drag-and-drop development environment more commonly found in Visual Basic. The result is a tool that allows for the rapid development of desktop, data-driven Web applications using state-of-the-art object-oriented techniques. Within this certificate’s courses, you will learn the latest in software design and development methodologies while gaining hands-on experience with the latest versions of Visual C#.
Data Entry - This program prepares students to utilize a keyboard to enter data from source documents into a computer, with students completing tasks such as entering alphabetic, numeric, or symbolic keystrokes. Students learn to compile, sort, and verify the accuracy of data to be entered. Keyboarding accuracy is stressed.
Graphics and Desktop Pubishing - This program is designed for the experienced computer user who possesses strong skills in Microsoft Windows navigation and computer application packages. It is appropriate for students who have earned a degree previously or who can prove substantial work experience. Students who are interested in beginning a career in graphics or desktop publishing and do not possess these prerequisite skills should meet with the department chair or program coordinator to plan appropriate course selections. Job prospects are best in the city, and salaries are directly related to the applicant’s skill level and experience.
Help Desk Specialist - This program prepares students for entry-level positions in desktop support for PC applications. Students acquire hardware and software knowledge and customer service skills necessary to troubleshoot and resolve basic PC and applications problems. They may provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software including printing, installing hardware and software, application programs, electronic mail, and operating systems. Students are strongly encouraged to earn A+, Network+, and Microsoft Office Specialist certifications. Job prospects should be best for college graduates who are up to date with the latest skills and technologies, particularly if they have supplemented their formal education with some relevant work experience. Employers seek computer specialists who possess a strong background in fundamental computer skills, combined with good interpersonal and communication skills.
Java Programmer - This program prepares students with programming skills that will, when combined with a degree, provide the background for entry-level software development positions or enhance an information technology professional’s versatility and career advancement potential. Because Java was designed for the Internet, it has been a popular choice for writing programs that are platform independent and safe. Java remains popular for network programming and web development. More recently, object-oriented features in the language have made Java a competitive option for writing stand-alone applications. Within this certificate’s courses you will learn the latest in software design and development methodologies while gaining hands-on experience with the latest versions of Java.
Legal Office Professional - This program prepares students for positions as administrative professionals in a legal office. Graduates are skilled in office applications with an emphasis on advanced word processing, legal terminology and legal procedures. Legal office professionals must possess a high degree of professionalism, as well as superior keyboarding, word processing, language skills, and proofreading skills.
Medical Office Professional - This program prepares students for administrative assistant positions in medical offices or in health-related industries. Students gain knowledge of administrative and receptionist duties and data entry. They will be prepared to produce reports, schedule appointments, answer telephones, and interact with vendors and patients. Familiarity with medical terminology, filing procedures, and computer applications is included.
Microsoft Office Specialist - This program is appropriate for any individual who wishes to become proficient in computer applications to further advance his or her current position or to open doors to new opportunities in the workplace. This certificate may be applied to the Administrative Professional certificate and the A.A.S. degree in Office Technology. Students pursuing certificates and degrees in business should consider this certificate as well. Courses in this certificate prepare students for Microsoft Office Specialist certification. Program prerequisites: keyboarding skill of 40 nwpm by touch. Students who need to reach this skill level must enroll in OFT-100, Keyboarding & Basic Formatting. Students with little or no knowledge of microcomputers should also enroll in CIS-100, Personal Computer Basics.
Multimedia Designer - This certificate is designed for the experienced computer user who has strong skills in Microsoft Windows navigation and computer applications packages. Students who are interested in beginning a career in Multimedia Design and who do not possess these prerequisite skills should meet with a coordinator to plan appropriate course selections.
Office Assistant - This program prepares students for a position as office assistants. Students learn the personal and technical skills needed to perform general administrative duties. Document formatting and communication skills are emphasized.
PHP Programmer - This program prepares students with programming skills to design and develop web pages with dynamically generated content that will, when combined with a degree, provide the background for entry-level software development positions or enhance an information technology professional’s versatility and career advancement potential. This program will present students with a wide range of topics with PHP programming including the following: PHP language constructs and usage, procedural model of PHP, web technologies, object model of PHP programming and object-oriented design, access a remote database, migrate a database to another platform, security features, Open Source concepts and topics.
Programming Skills - This certificate program will prepare students with fundamental programming and database skills. It may serve as a foundation for students who plan to pursue careers in technology, an enhancement to studies in other disciplines, or a means for adding technical credentials to one’s resume.
Small Database Administrator - This program prepares students with skills to build and administer a single-user database, including the designing of tables, queries, forms, reports, and macros. The coursework maps to industry certification in personal database management.
Software Developer - This program prepares students with programming skills that will, when combined with a degree and/or industry experience, provide the background for entry-level software development positions. Information technology professionals may also pursue this program to enhance their versatility and career advancement potential. Within this certificate’s courses, students will gain hands-on experience using at least two programming languages, C# and Java. Software development lifecycle issues — including solution conception, design, implementation, and testing — are addressed with hands-on experiences using the latest hardware and software development tools.
Website Designer - This certificate is designed for the computer user who has strong skills in Microsoft Windows navigation and computer applications packages. Students who are interested in beginning a career in website design and who do not possess these prerequisite skills should meet a coordinator to plan appropriate course selection.
Website Developer - This program is designed for the experienced computer user who has strong skills in Microsoft Windows navigation and computer applications packages. Students who are interested in beginning a career in website development and who do not possess these prerequisite skills should meet with a coordinator to plan appropriate course selection. This program prepares students for positions as web developers.

Computer Integrated Technologies

Additive Manufacturing Specialist - This program is designed to provide a thorough examination of the technologies and processes involved in additive manufacturing, or 3D printing. Classes will examine the major technologies in the field, industrial applications, new and emerging processes, as well as exploring Design for Additive Manufacturing concepts.
Architectural CAD - This program is designed to provide a thorough examination of the technologies and processes involved in additive manufacturing, or 3D printing. Classes will examine the major technologies in the field, industrial applications, new and emerging processes, as well as exploring Design for Additive Manufacturing concepts.
AutoCAD Specialist - This program is designed to provide extensive breadth and depth of knowledge of AutoCAD design software. Students will complete courses utilizing two-dimensional and three-dimensional drawing and modeling. The courses are not discipline-specific, but instead focus on the software.
Autodesk Inventor Specialist - This program provides an in-depth, focused study of three-dimensional modeling of mechanical parts and assemblies concentrating on parametric, adaptive design techniques, and photo-realistic rendering.
Cisco Network Associate - This program prepares students for employment as a Cisco network technician. Graduates will be able to administer, install, maintain and troubleshoot Cisco systems. In the program, students are introduced to routers, LAN/WAN design and the integration of the Internet in the corporate enterprise network. Students also use this program as an introduction to courses required for the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate). Students can benefit from this program if they are just beginning to train for a career in Cisco network management, or if they already work in the industry and need to upgrade their job skills. Common job titles for recipients of this certificate include help desk technician, LAN technician, Cisco service representative, technical support specialist, and network system administrator.
Computer Graphics Associate - This program provides students with contemporary training and experience in the emerging and high-employment field of computer graphics imagery (CGI). Engineering and architectural firms employ skilled workers in computer graphics to create photo-realistic renderings, two- and three-dimensional computer animations, and three-dimensional models for manufacturers, designers, customers and builders. Computer graphics imagery technologies focus on the possible relationships between parts, objects, people and environments. Computer-generated models are matched to real-world data in order to build simulations. Computer graphic architectural modeling tools allow designers to visualize space and generate interactive and virtual environments at the part, system and environment levels.
Computer Graphics Designer - This program provides students with contemporary training and experience in the emerging and high-employment field of computer graphics imagery (CGI). Engineering and architectural firms employ skilled workers in computer graphics to create photo-realistic renderings, two and three-dimensional computer animations, and three-dimensional models for manufacturers, designers, customers and builders. Computer graphics imagery technologies focus on the possible relationships between parts, objects, people and environments. Computer-generated models are matched to real-world data in order to build simulations. Computer graphic architectural modeling tools allow designers to visualize space and generate interactive and virtual environments at the part, system and environment levels.
Computer Graphics Master - This program provides students with contemporary training and experience in the emerging and high-employment field of computer graphics imagery (CGI). Engineering and architectural firms employ skilled workers in computer graphics to create photo-realistic renderings, two and three-dimensional computer animations, and three-dimensional models for manufacturers, designers, customers and builders. Computer graphics imagery technologies focus on the possible relationships between parts, objects, people and environments. Computer-generated models are matched to real-world data in order to build simulations. Computer graphic architectural modeling tools allow designers to visualize space and generate interactive and virtual environments at the part, system and environment levels.
Computer Graphics Professional - This program provides students with contemporary training and experience in the emerging and high-employment field of computer graphics imagery (CGI). Engineering and architectural firms employ skilled workers in computer graphics to create photo-realistic renderings, two and three-dimensional computer animations, and three-dimensional models for manufacturers, designers, customers and builders. Computer graphics imagery technologies focus on the possible relationships between parts, objects, people and environments. Computer-generated models are matched to real-world data in order to build simulations. Computer graphic architectural modeling tools allow designers to visualize space and generate interactive and virtual environments at the part, system and environment levels.
Computer Support Associate - This program prepares students to work in career fields of computer support, maintenance and repair. Students will receive training in computer hardware, software and support. Students will learn about computer hardware components, system operating systems and application software. Jobs in computer maintenance can be found in such career fields as PC support technician, computer help desk, and computer configuration specialist.
Computer Technician - This program prepares students for entry-level positions in PC installation, maintenance and repair professions. Common career titles include PC support technician, hardware specialist, help desk support specialist, hardware configuration technician, and many others. Students will examine PC software, including operating systems, office applications, network management, and desktop utilities. Courses also introduce a variety of current hardware technology, including CPU features and functions, system architecture, storage technology, backup devices, multimedia devices, and data communication equipment. This program also prepares students for the CompTIA A+ and N+ certifications.
Electronic Controls Technician - This program prepares students for entry-level positions working with controls found in process control environments. Industrial, electronic, PC, and PLC controls will be examined.
Electronics Technician - This program prepares students for entry-level positions in electronics. These courses represent the required core courses for students pursuing an A.A.S. degree in Computer/Electronic Controls Tech, and Computer and Local Area Network Technician.
Fluid Power Technician - This program prepares students to upgrade their skills to work in career fields of industrial maintenance. This certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in industrial maintenance and fluid power. Industrial maintenance personnel often work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems and controls.
Industrial Controls Technician - This program prepares students to work in career fields of industrial electrical maintenance. Students will receive training in electrical controls. Students will learn about industrial electrical controls. Jobs in industrial electrical controls can be found in such career fields as electrical and electronics installers and repairers.
Industrial Maintenance Technician - This program prepares students to work in career fields of industrial maintenance. Students will receive training in mechanical drive, fluid power, and electrical control systems. Students will learn about the basic concepts that support these systems, installation and troubleshooting.
LAN Technician - This program prepares students for entry-level positions as a data communication specialist in the information technology profession. Common career titles include LAN specialist, LAN system administrator, LAN design specialist, LAN engineer, and many others. The LAN Technician certificate prepares students for rewarding careers at the forefront of the information technological revolution. Students will examine the installation, maintenance, repair, and design of local area networks. Students receive hands-on training in network operating systems, user administration, network security, and LAN switching and bridging design. This program also helps students prepare for N+, CCENT, Security Plus, and CCNA certification. Graduates of this program possess a wide range of product knowledge as well as hands-on experience in hardware and software installation and support.
Manufacturing Intern Technician - This program prepares students to be interviewed for internships in manufacturing. The students gain an opportunity to explore industrial maintenance as a career.
Mechanical Drafting Associate - This program prepares students for entry-level positions in mechanical drafting and computer aided design (CAD). Development of drafting/CAD skills and practical applications are stressed.
Mechanical Drive Technician - This program prepares students to work in career fields of industrial maintenance mechanic. Students will receive training in mechanical drive systems using belts, chains and gears. Students will learn about drive systems installation and alignment. Jobs working with mechanical drive systems can be found in such career areas as industrial machinery mechanics.
Mechanical and Fluid Power Maintenance - This program prepares students in four areas important to maintenance personnel, including communications, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and fluid power systems. Students will be prepared for entry-level employment in facility maintenance, service maintenance and/or production maintenance fields. Employment of industrial machinery repairers is expected to grow more slowly than the average for all occupations as more firms introduce automated production equipment. Qualified applicants should find ample employment opportunities as older workers retire, and employment in industrial machinery repair is not usually affected by seasonal changes in production.
Microsoft Associate - This program is designed for information technology professionals pursuing Microsoft training and industry certification.
Network Administrator - The program is designed to address the need for IT professionals with a comprehensive understanding of multiple operating systems in a mix of vendor environments. The program provides a multi-product approach to system administration. The courses introduce Microsoft, UNIX, Cisco, and Netware products in an interoperable environment.
Network Security Associate - This program provides students with entry-level skills for a profession in network security. Managing network security includes preserving information confidentiality, availability and integrity. Network security professionals are tasked with performing network risk assessments, implementing safeguards that protect data and system integrity, implementing and maintaining system authentication systems and perimeter protection systems. This program prepares graduates to become employed as network security technicians, network firewall technicians, VPN administrators and remote security communication support specialists.
Network Security Specialist - This program is designed to provide a comprehensive program to develop a skilled workforce in the emerging field of information technology security. Managing information security programs consists of preserving information confidentiality and protection, risk management, data and system integrity, availability, authenticity, and utility. The program is based on information security concepts, principles, methods, techniques, practices, and procedures that guide today’s IT security professionals. This program prepares graduates to become employed as IT security specialists, firewall and VPN specialists, and data assurance specialists. Additionally, the program concentrates on industry-specific requirements in the health care and financial areas, as well as other institutions that currently use electronic commerce.The certificate is designed for professionals returning to upgrade skills or students who are interested in obtaining employment skills in IT security professions. The certificate can be completed as a student progresses through the degree program.
Plant Engineering Mechanic - This program integrates short, stackable certificates into a medium size certificate aligned with the postsecondary educational needs of manufacturing and transportation and logistics employers. The certificate introduces topics covering the installation, configuration, and maintenance of automated handling equipment.
PLC Technician - This program prepares students to work in career fields of automated industrial controls. Students will receive training in electrical controls and PLCs. Students will learn about industrial electrical controls and programmable logic controllers. Jobs in PLCs can be found in such career fields as electrical and electronics installers and repairers.

Corporate, Community and Continuing Education

Advanced Supply Chain Management - This certificate program is an application-based program that provides students with advanced supply chain management principles. Key topics covered include core technology skills and business/industry content. Students will address both domestic and global issues in supplier and customer relations, value added product differentiation, cost management, and the professional skills required to succeed within this industry. The program has been designed based on current industry needs and in consultation with logistics and supply chain leaders. Students participating in this program will gain background knowledge for advanced level positions or, if currently employed in the industry, enhanced professional knowledge and career advancement potential. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment in the supply chain industry is expected to increase dramatically, both locally and nationally. The Moraine Valley Community College (MVCC) district is located in a major intermodal transportation hub encompassing businesses tied to air, land, water, and rail transport.
Intro to Supply Chain Management - This application-based program offers seven courses that provide an introduction to supply chain management. Key topics covered include core technology skills and business/industry content. Students will address both domestic and global issues in supplier and customer relations, value-added product differentiation, cost management, and the basic professional skills required to succeed within this industry. These courses have been designed based on current industry needs and in consultation with logistics and supply chain leaders. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment in the supply chain industry is expected to increase locally and nationally. Moraine Valley’s district is located in a major intermodal transportation hub encompassing businesses tied to air, land, water, and rail transport. Students participating in this program will gain background for entry-level and trainee positions or, if currently employed in the industry, enhanced professional knowledge and career advancement potential.

Education

Before and After School Care - This program provides knowledge including the legal requirements for administering and running a before and after school program.
Early Childhood Educator Level 2 - This program prepares students to work with children ages three to eight at the most basic level. All students must have a high school diploma or GED. Students will develop the basic skills and theoretical practice to work in a variety of educational settings in schools, families and communities with children from age three through eight years old.
Early Childhood Educator Level 3 - This program prepares students for a career in early childhood education with children ages three to eight years old. It provides opportunities for students to build on the skills established in the Early Childhood Educator Level 2 certificate and to develop the additional necessary skills and theoretical practice to work in a variety of educational settings in schools, families, and communities from ages three to eight years old.
ESL and Bilingual Educator - This program prepares students to function in the role of lead teacher or teacher in an ESL or Bilingual childcare center or a K -12 setting. This program provides students with basic foundation of childcare/adolescent terminology, information on growth and development of a child, observation experiences, and techniques and skills for working with the ESL or Bilingual child.
Infant/Toddler Level 2 - The program prepares the student to work with infants and toddlers at the most basic level. All students must have a high school diploma or GED.
Infant/Toddler Level 3 - This program prepares students for a career in early childhood education in the infant and toddlers field. It provides opportunities for students to build on the skills established in the Infant/Toddler Level 2 Certificate and to develop the additional necessary skills and theoretical practice to work in a variety of educational settings in schools, families, and communities from birth to age 4.

Health Sciences

Addictions Studies - The program's primary goal is to give students an opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue and become certified addictions counselors in Illinois through the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association and related certification entities. Much faster than average employment growth for all occupations is expected for human services workers who are needed as society focuses on ways to develop mental well-being, such as controlling job- and family-related stress with the help of counselors. In addition, there will be a continuing need to provide specialized services to those with substance abuse problems.
Basic Nuse Assistant Training - This program will prepare students to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The student will master competency in the 21 manual patient care skills mandated by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Program training will consist of 64 hours of classroom lecture including Alzheimer’s, and 40 hours of lab training. In addition, the student gains hands-on experience by completing 40 hours of clinical rotations at a nearby health care facility. Students who successfully complete this program with a C (78%) or higher are eligible to take the State of Illinois Nurse Aide Competency Exam and receive a certificate through Moraine Valley Community College. After passing the State of Illinois Nurse Aide Competency Exam, students may seek employment in long-term care facilities, hospitals, and home health agencies.
Computed Tomography - This advanced certificate program provides students with a complete educational experience for licensed radiologic technologists wishing to become a Computed Tomography Technologist. The program provides each licensed radiologic technologist with opportunities to learn and to develop competence in patient care, communication skills, critical thinking, and technical skills that will permit the student to become a certified Computed Tomography Technologist.
Emergency Medical Services - This program is for those who want to go into the public or private sector as paramedics. It can also be an alternative career path for those presently in the fire science field. This certificate program is held at Advocate Christ Medical Center. Application to the program is made to The Center for Prehospital Care at Advocate Christ Medical Center. Employment of EMTs is expected to grow much faster than the average, and competition for jobs will be keen in fire, police and rescue squad departments due to attractive pay, benefits and job security. In addition to the standard college entrance requirements, students applying for admission to this program must possess a current Illinois Emergency Medical Technician License.
Emergency Medical Technician - This program provides instruction for students to the level of Emergency Medical Technician. The program emphasizes skills necessary to provide entry-level emergency medical care. Students will complete 60 hours of clinical experience, which is included in the program requirements. Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to challenge the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians written examination
Mammogrpahy Technology - This program is an advanced certificate that provides a complete educational experience for licensed radiologic technologists wishing to become a mammography technologist. The program provides each licensed radiologic technologist with opportunities to learn and to develop competence in patient care, communication skills, critical thinking, and technical skills that will permit the student to become a diagnostic mammography technologist. Integrated educational activities include lecture, laboratory activities, case studies, and hands-on clinical training.
Medical Assistant - This program prepares graduates to begin careers as members of a multidisciplinary health care team within an ambulatory care setting. Students develop skills in accordance with the American Association of Medical Assistants entry-level competencies to perform administrative and clinical procedures. Additionally, the program will instill a code of professional ethics coupled with a foundation in skills that are needed to assist physicians in caring for patients. Graduates are eligible to take a national certification exam upon course and externship completion. Medical assistants perform administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians, chiropractors and other health care practitioners running smoothly. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, greeting clients, maintaining medical records, coding and filling out insurance forms, arranging for diagnostic testing and referrals, handling correspondence, performing billing and bookkeeping procedures, and using computer applications. Clinical duties vary by state. They may include conducting medical histories, explaining treatment procedures, preparing clients for examinations, and assisting the physician during the exam. Medical assistants also may collect and prepare laboratory specimens for testing and may perform basic laboratory testing. They instruct clients about medication and diets, telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy as directed, take electrocardiograms, and change dressings. They help patients feel at ease in the health care setting. They respect the confidential nature of medical information and promote patient privacy. The Medical Assisting Externship consists of 160 hours of unpaid training at one of the Moraine Valley affiliated clinical sites. Most externship sites require that students have a completed health/physical form, required immunizations, current CPR certification, HIPAA understanding, health insurance, and a criminal background check and/or drug screening. Students must be 18 years old to begin their externship. They must be prepared to travel to the assigned externship site. Students must achieve a minimum grade of “C” in all prerequisites and required courses to advance within the program.
Medical Billing - This program prepares students for employment as medical billers, patient account representatives, and data entry specialists. Graduates will acquire a general knowledge of the healthcare field with a focus on being able to understand medical diagnoses and procedures to bill accurately and ethically. Graduates can be employed by physician’s offices and clinics, medical group practices, managed care companies, insurance companies and other health care providers. A medical biller’s job responsibilities can include healthcare billing, processing, adjusting and resubmitting of claims, adherence to current healthcare industry regulations and policies, and compliance with insurance procedures and allotted benefit coverage. After completion of this certificate, students may choose to continue their education and earn a Medical Coding Specialist Certificate.
Medical Coding Specialist - This program prepares students to become medical coding specialists and gain a working knowledge of diagnosis and procedure coding systems. Medical coders classify diagnoses and procedures into numerical format to be used for reimbursement, data quality and medical research. Coders develop a broad base of knowledge to enable the application of coding theory using medical terminology, disease process, surgical procedures, and pharmacology principles. Graduates may seek employment as coders, insurance billers, and reimbursement specialists. After completion of the certificate, students may choose to continue their education and earn the A.A.S. in Health Information Technology. All coding certificate courses are applicable toward the A.A.S. degree.
Patient Care Technician - This program prepares students to function in the role of a patient care technician (PCT) in an acute care setting. The program provides students with a basic foundation in healthcare terminology, nursing assistant skills, cardiac monitoring set-up and techniques, phlebotomy, and venipuncture skills. Graduates of the PCT certificate will be eligible to challenge the national certification exam.
Phlebotomy - This program presents the basics of phlebotomy. Laboratory scientists, technologists and technicians require blood specimens that have been obtained promptly, efficiently and safely by qualified phlebotomists. The phlebotomist is an integral member of the health care team. This individual must be well trained in all aspects of specimen collection and processing. The phlebotomist must also be able to maintain high standards of professionalism with patients and their families. To ensure quality training is available to persons interested in this field of work, Moraine Valley has developed a training program in phlebotomy. Employment opportunities for phlebotomists are widespread. The growth is driven by the increased medical needs of an aging population and more diagnostic testing. Locally, the labor market is growing, primarily due to the increase in home health care services and employment opportunities with contract laboratory organizations.
Therapeutic Massage - This program trains students in the art of touch and the application of pressure to clients’ sore muscles and limbs to induce relaxation, assist in rehabilitation and contribute to their overall physical and emotional well-being. The program will institute a code of professional ethics coupled with a foundation of business skills. Additionally, Moraine Valley offers a supervised student clinic that is open to the public and gives students the opportunity to work with a variety of people.

Mechanical Technologies

Automotive Climate Control Technician - This program prepares the student for an entry-level position in the automotive service industry.
Automotive Service Advisor - This program prepares the student for a career as an Automotive Service Advisor. Automotive service advisors work in new and used automobile dealerships and large automobile repair facilities. They greet customers, listen to customer concerns or service requests, determine the type of service required, provide customers with repair estimates, help produce repair orders, notify customers when repairs have been completed, and follow up with customers to help ensure customer satisfaction.
Automotive Service Technician - This program provides the student with the entry-level skills needed to become an automotive technician. The program develops the necessary manipulative skills along with the theory of operation of various automotive systems. Along with developing necessary job skills, the student can use the certificate as a partial fulfillment of the requirements for the A.A.S. degree in automotive technology.
Brake and Chassis Technician Certificate - This program prepares the student for an entry-level position in the automotive service industry.
Drivetrain Technician - This program prepares the student for an entry-level position in the automotive service industry.
Engine Driveability Technician - This program prepares the student for an entry-level position in the automotive service industry.
Heating and Air Conditioning - This program prepares students for entry-level positions in the heating and air conditioning service and installation industry. The employment potential for heating, air conditioning and refrigeration technicians is favorable and expected to increase as fast as the average. Concern for the environment and energy conservation should continue to prompt the development of new energy-saving heating and air-conditioning systems. Also, the demand for maintenance and service work should increase as businesses and homeowners strive to keep systems operating at peak efficiency.
Advanced Air Conditioning Tehcnician - This program prepares the student for an advanced career as a heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanic, installer, or service representative.
Basic Air Conditioning Technician - This program prepares the student for a beginning career as a heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanic, installer, or service representative.
Commercial Systems Services Technician - This program combines both lecture and hands-on components for commercial heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration maintenance and installation training. The certificate will serve students who are currently in the field and can demonstrate advanced proficiency or those students who have completed the courses necessary for Advanced Air Conditioning Tech Certificate. The Commercial Systems courses deliver advanced content that is not appropriate for students who have not had the initial training on residential equipment. Students will be trained on commercial equipment and will use advanced digital controls like those found in large commercial buildings or multi-building campuses.
Electrical Troubleshooting - This program prepares the student for a career as a heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanic or service representative.
HVAC Stationary Engineer - This program prepares students to repair and maintain heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment in commercial and industrial high-rise environments.
Individualized Welding - This program prepares the student for a career as an entry-level welder with specific skills required for an individual’s preference.
Multi-Process Welding - This program prepares the student for a career as an entry-level welder with basic knowledge of several types of welding techniques.
Pipe Welding - This program prepares the student for a career as an entry-level welder with specific pipe welding skills required for the pipe welders union.
Shielded Metal Arc Welding - This program prepares the student for a career as a basic stick welder. It will give a student one step up on entering the welding field.
Welding, Advanced - This program prepares students for employment in the welding field. Students gain experience in SMAW (stick), gas metal arc welding (mig), gas tungsten arc welding (tig), brazing, braze welding, oxy fuel and plasma cutting. Metallurgy, welding print interpretation, electrical welding circuits, and related safety procedures are also studied. Advanced training in pipe welding using the shielded metal arc process or advanced training in industrial problems are offered as options to this certificate. Once the student gains employment and experience in the field of welding this education makes the successful student eligible for advancement in the workforce. Excellent opportunities are available for welders with the right skills set. Knowledgeable, well-trained and conscientious welders can find positions working in most industries. Trained welders are required due to new government regulations and personal safety requirements that dictate stricter codes. More products have emerged requiring certified and qualified welders.
Welding, Combination - This program prepares students for employment in the welding field. Students gain experience in SMAW (stick), gas metal arc welding (mig), gas tungsten arc welding (tig), submerged arc welding flux, cored arc welding, brazing, braze welding, oxy fuel and plasma cutting. Welding print interpretation, electrical welding circuits, and related safety procedures are also studied. Once the student gains employment and experience in the field of welding this education gives the students the tools for a successful career. Excellent opportunities are available for welders with the right skills set. Knowledgeable, well-trained and conscientious welders can find positions working in most industries. Trained welders are required due to new government regulations and personal safety requirements that dictate stricter codes. More products have emerged requiring certified and qualified welders.

Public Service

Emergency Management - This program provides a strategic interdisciplinary foundation of public safety and business theoretical concepts in emergency preparedness, coupled with adaptable real world application and identifiable best practices. This program promotes a versatile approach by building an educational base of knowledge, professional development through structured learning, and essential responsibilities of emergency planning. Upon successful completion, participants will be capable of maintaining operational readines
Fitness Trainer - This program is designed for students who desire to integrate education of exercise science methodologies with practical training experience leading to national certification and a career in fitness. This program prepares students to pass national certifying exams and gain entry-level employment in the fitness field. The program coursework emphasizes the analysis of human movement (muscular/skeletal), theoretical applications and methodologies of physical activity. As Americans have become more conscious of their health by being proactive through fitness, the need of fitness trainers has dramatically increased. People need a trusted professional to assess their fitness level, assist with setting goals, design an appropriate fitness program, and motivate them to complete the program and achieve their goals.
Homeland Security - This program serves students enrolled in the college's credit programs in Criminal Justice, Security and Loss Prevention, and Fire Service Management. It also provides access to non-degree seeking students from the public sector as well as elected and appointed officials seeking a general background in emergency management.
Paralegal Studies - This program prepares the next generation of educated, ethical legal professionals who provide support to lawyers, judges, and others in the legal community. The program’s goals and objectives are identical to those of the Paralegal Studies AAS degree except it is suited to completers of the Associate in Science (AS), Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Engineering Science (AES), Associate in Fine Arts (AFA), or higher postsecondary degrees. Associate in Applied Science (AAS) or Associate in General Studies (AGS) degree holders need to meet with an academic advisor to determine eligibility for the program and if needed develop a bridge program to satisfy the Paralegal Studies AAS general education requirements.
Security and Loss Prevention - This program provides students with basic training in security and loss prevention. While completing coursework, students can also complete industry security-related certification: a 20-hour Unarmed Security industry certification and a 40-hour Armed Security Guard industry certification (20 hour unarmed + 20 hour armed training). Students who complete this certificate program may use all completed credit hours to pursue the related Criminal Justice A.A.S. degree.