CORPORATE, COMMUNITY AND CONTINUING EDUCATION MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Palos Hills | Blue Island | Tinley Park 13 Dialectical Behavior Therapy $30 This seminar is for professionals interested in learning the philosophy behind dialectical behavior therapy and DBT skills in practice. Widely helpful for many people, DBT has proven particularly beneficial to those struggling with emotional regulation. Clinicians are instructed in theoretical and practical platforms that help clients develop resilience and improved communication management, especially related to difficult emotions. 3 CEU’s earned at the end of the class: this is an ICB certified course. CE5‑138‑170 Wed, Oct 22, 3:00pm‑6:00pm, Palos Hills, Rm. M201 Trauma-Informed Help in Healing $30 This seminar is for professionals interested in learning the key components of Trauma‑informed Care and how to effectively use it in professional settings and/ or personal life. This seminar will define Trauma and symptom manifestations, review trauma informed interactions, and discuss self-care strategies for the helping professional. 3 CEUs earned at the end of course. This is an ICB certified course. CE5‑143‑170 Wed, Nov 5, 3:00pm‑6:00pm, Palos Hills, Rm. M207 Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) $119 MHFA is a skills-based and evidence-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge. This course will provide students with a 5-step Action Plan to recognize warning signs of a mental health or substance use challenge, provide help in crisis and non-crisis situations and understand where to turn for additional assistance. Students will get a certificate of completion after the course. CEU’s provided for professionals. CE5‑139‑270 Sat, Sep 27, 9:00am‑5:00pm, Palos Hills, Rm. M207 Youth Mental Health First Aid $119 Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. Learn how to respond with the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE). Additional learning techniques include interaction with a child or adolescent in crisis and connecting the youth with help. Expanded content on trauma, substance use, self-care and the impact of social media and bullying is also included. Book included in fees. A certificate is awarded after completion. (CEU’s eligible) CE5‑140‑270 Sat, Oct 11, 9:00am‑3:30pm, Palos Hills, Rm. M206 The Day & Life of a HUD Counselor FREE Housing counselors play a vital role in helping people achieve their housing goals - and housing counseling agencies in Illinois and across the nation are hiring now. Housing counselors work directly with families and individuals to help them improve their finances, rent an apartment, navigate the homebuying process and more. In this workshop, learn what you need to know to start a career as a housing counselor and how you can earn an industry recognized certification from HUD. MP5‑106‑400 Wed, Oct 8, 1:00pm‑2:00pm, Virtual Career As a Hud Housing Counselor $300 Housing counselors play a vital role in helping people achieve their housing goals - and housing counseling agencies in Illinois and across the nation are hiring now. Housing counselors work directly with families and individuals to help them improve their finances, rent an apartment, navigate the homebuying process and more. In this training, you will learn what you need to start your housing counseling career and prepare for the HUD Individual Certification Exam, which qualifies you for hire by a HUD-approved housing counseling agency. CE5‑137‑400 Tues/Wed/Thurs, Oct 21‑Oct 30, 1:00pm‑3:30pm, 2 Weeks, Virtual Health Care Professionals Enhance your skills and meet CE requirements. Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (Exam Voucher Included) $1,895 You will learn the professional traits and responsibilities to become a vital part of the health care team in a medical office, clinic, hospital and other health care settings. You will also be prepared for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam. To register for this course, visit https://careertraining.ed2go.com/ morainevalley. Open Enrollment Self‑Paced Online Medical Assistant Exam Prep $85 This course is recommended for medical assistant program graduates who are preparing for their certification exam. Areas reviewed include clinical competency, legal and ethical, communication, billing, coding and insurance, and scheduling appointments. Other associate topics will be discussed thoroughly. AH4‑112‑270 Sat, Oct 4‑Oct 25, 10:00am‑12:00pm, 4 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. B213 Medical Assistant Refresher Course $175 This course is recommended for Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistants (RMA) looking to refresh their skills. Whether newly certified and looking for your first job or returning to the workforce after an absence, this course will help sharpen your skills. Skills covered include rooming patients, vital signs, pharmacology review and more. Course is facilitated by licensed professionals. CEU’s will be provided after completing the course. AH4‑111‑200 Wed, Sep 17‑Oct 22, 6:00pm‑9:00pm, 6 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. B213 Become a Home Caregiver $125 This course is designed to train entry-level individuals in preparation for in-home, non‑medical care of the elderly, disabled and/or infirmed. The caregiver provides assistance that is non-medical in nature but based upon assisting the client in meeting the demands of living independently and maintaining a personal residence by providing companionship, home and personal care services. Materials are included. AH4‑500‑270 Sat, Oct 4‑Oct 11, 8:00am‑5:00pm, 2 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. B115 AH4‑500‑271 Sat, Nov 1‑Nov 8, 8:00am‑5:00pm, 2 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. B115 CPR for Health Professionals $79 This AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) course is designed for health care Professionals. Intended for either new health care students or current health care professionals. Included: Adult/Pediatric CPR, one/two rescuer with barrier device, AED and FBAO/ choking. All materials included in fee. AH4‑038‑170 Thurs, Sep 11, 8:00am‑1:00pm, Palos Hills, Rm. T909 AH4‑038‑171 Thurs, Oct 16, 8:00am‑1:00pm, Palos Hills, Rm. T909 AH4‑038‑172 Thurs, Dec 4, 8:00am‑1:00pm, Palos Hills, Rm. T909 AH4‑038‑270 Sat, Nov 8, 8:00am‑1:00pm, Palos Hills, Rm. T909 Real Estate Broker Post License Transactional Issues $149 This program is one of three 45-hour post-licensing curriculum requirements for real estate brokers as set forth by the State of Illinois. The three required courses address core topics that are essential to the development of a new licensed real estate broker, including Illinois license law, agency obligations and disclosure, purchase agreements and other contracts, fair housing, antitrust, transaction handling, working with sellers and buyers, risk management, ethics, advertising and professional development. The courses require students to apply their knowledge using a variety of instructional techniques, including ethical activities, case studies, scenario-based questions, quizzes and a practicum exercise. Book required. RE4‑107‑200 Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/ Fri, Oct 20‑Oct 24 5:00pm‑8:00pm, 1 Week, Palos Hills, Rm. M206 Real Estate Applied Broker Principles Interactive $199 Course includes role play and, situational and case study examples. Topics include listing presentation, buyer representation, agency disclosure, purchase agreements, handling offers, market analysis, fair housing, antitrust and inspection/repair issues. Textbook required. Students are required to attend all sessions of class. (Required Broker Course) (1 AEC) RE4‑102‑200 Mon/Wed, Nov 3‑Nov 19, 6:00pm‑9:00pm, 3 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. M207 Real Estate Broker Topics $675 Course provides instruction in real estate fundamentals. Topics include license law, real property, agency basics, seller/buyer relationships and counseling, local, state and federal laws effecting real estate, brokerage, marketing, advertising, market analysis and appraisal, financing, contracts, independent contractor and employee status and occupational disciplines and business planning. Textbook required. Study guide optional. Purchase textbook prior to first class and read chapters 1, 2, 3. Students are required to attend all sessions of class. High school diploma or GED are required to take the real estate state exam. (Required Broker Course) RE4‑101‑200 Mon/Wed, Sep 8‑Oct 29, 5:45pm‑9:30pm, 8 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. M207 Real Estate Investing $135 Learn how to invest in real estate, manage rehab projects, build a professional team, and navigate changing markets to make money in any economic climate. To register for this course, visit ed2go.com/morainevalley. Open Enrollment Self‑Paced ONLINE
