20 SPRING | JANUARY - MAY 2026 morainevalley.edu continuing education Massage Therapy Transform your passion for wellness into a rewarding career. Foundations of Massage Therapy $119 This 6-week hands-on course will teach you Swedish techniques so you may confidently give relaxing massages. It’s suggested to attend the course with a friend or a family member but singles are welcomed. Students can earn 1 credit hour toward the Massage Therapy certificate after completing this course. All materials and supplies will be provided. AH4‑240‑200 Mon., Jan 26‑Mar 16, 6:00pm‑8:30pm, 6 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. B161 AH4‑240‑270 Sat, Feb. 14‑Mar 28, 9:00am‑11:30am, 6 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. B161 Massage Ethic Support Group $39 This course provides three massage ethics CEUs, while helping therapists navigate challenging ethical dilemmas. Every person will get a chance to share a challenge from their practice. This course will include handouts, role playing and answering key questions while providing support to massage therapy professionals. AH4‑241‑200 Mon, Apr 27, 6:00pm‑9:00pm, Palos Hills, Rm. B161 Therapy and Counselor Professional Development Enhance your skills and meet CE requirements. Anti-Harassment Training $35 Participants will learn about federal laws, the Illinois Human Rights Act and what to do if sexually harassed or a witness to sexual harassment. This course provides one hour and a half of continuing sexual harassment education required by the Department of Professional Regulation for social workers, public accountants, counselors, occupational therapists and more. CE5‑118‑400 Thurs, Mar 5, 6:00pm‑7:30pm, Virtual Dialectical Behavior Therapy $30 Discover the philosophy behind dialectical behavior therapy and DBT skills in practice, which are beneficial to those struggling with emotional regulation. Clinicians are instructed in theoretical and practical platforms that help clients develop resilience and improve communication management. This is an ICB certified course earning 3 CEUs. CE5‑138‑170 Wed, Mar 25, 3:00pm‑6:00pm, Palos Hills, Rm. M207 Managing Emotional Spending $55 Identify your money personality while gaining insights into financial literacy and how to break down the challenges and emotions people carry with them about money. Walk away with solutions to find the balance between your finances and triggers. Book included in fees. CE5‑141‑400 Sat, Apr 25, 10:00am‑1:30pm, Virtual 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. CEUs provided for professionals. CE5‑139‑170 Fri, Mar 27, 9:00am‑5:00pm, Palos Hills, Rm. M203 Youth Mental Health First Aid $119 Learn how to respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents with the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE). Book included in fees. A certificate is awarded after completion. (CEUs eligible) CE5‑140‑170 Fri, Apr 10, 9:00am‑3:30pm, Palos Hills, Rm. M203 Trauma-Informed Help in Healing $30 This seminar is for professionals interested in learning and using the key components of Trauma-informed Care. Trauma and symptom manifestations will be defined, trauma informed interactions reviewed and self-care strategies for the helping professional discussed. 3 CEUs earned at the end of course. This is an ICB certified course. CE5‑143‑170 Wed, Apr 8, 3:00pm‑6:00pm, Palos Hills, Rm. M207 Health Care Professionals Enhance your skills and meet CE requirements. 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, scheduling appointments and more. AH4‑112‑270 Sat, Apr 11‑May 2, 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. Skills covered include rooming patients, measuring vital signs, pharmacology review, etc. Course is facilitated by licensed professionals. CEUs will be provided after completing the course. AH4‑111‑200 Fri, Mar 20‑May 1, 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 nonmedical care of the elderly, disabled and/or infirmed. The caregiver assists the client in meeting the demands of living independently and maintaining a personal residence. Materials are included. AH4‑500‑270 Sat, Mar 21‑Mar 28, 8:00am‑5:00pm, 2 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. B118 AH4‑500‑271 Sat, Apr 18‑Apr 25, 8:00am‑5:00pm, 2 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. B118 CPR for Health Professionals $79 This AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) course is 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, Feb 19, 8:00am‑1:00pm, Palos Hills, Rm. M206 AH4‑038‑171 Thurs, Mar 19, 8:00am‑1:00pm, Palos Hills, Rm. M206 AH4‑038‑172 Thurs, Apr 23, 8:00am‑1:00pm, Palos Hills, Rm. M206 AH4‑038‑270 Sat, Apr 11, 8:00am‑1:00pm, Palos Hills, Rm. M206 Notary Public Launch your own business and enjoy a flexible schedule through Notary Public. Become a Notary Public $139 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. MP5‑125‑200 Thurs, Feb 19‑Feb 26, 6:00pm‑8:30pm, 2 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. M201 MP5‑125‑201 Thurs, Mar 26‑Apr 2, 6:00pm‑8:30pm, 2 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. M201 Become a Notary Public II $139 This interactive class helps you build your independent notary business. Learn simple strategies for registering with databases and companies. Commission, stamp, journal, E & O and other supplies required. Become a Notary Public II is a continuation of Become a Notary Public (students should attend that course first). MP5‑127‑200 Thurs, May 7‑May 14, 6:00pm‑8:30pm, 2 Weeks, Palos Hills, Rm. M203 Nondestructive Testing Discover the career that keeps planes flying and bridges standing strong. Intro to Nondestructive Testing $350 This is an introductory course into the career of nondestructive testers who provide safety and security in industries such as aerospace, construction, oil pipelines and amusement parks. Taught by a level III NDT professional. ND4‑102‑001 Mon/ Tues/ Wed/ Thurs/ Fri, Feb 9‑Feb 13 9:00am‑12:00pm, 1 Week, Palos Hills, Rm. T501 Liquid Penetrant (PT I & II) $650 This course fulfills the 16-hour requirement for PT and prepares students to perform liquid penetrant inspections using visible and/or fluorescent dyes. Students will use water-washable, post-emulsifiable and solvent-removable penetrant processes to locate various categories of surface breaking flaws in welds, assembled structures, forgings and castings. This class meets requirements for level I/level II inspectors as recommended by SNT-TC-1A and ANSI/ASNT-CP-189. (1 AEC) ND8‑107‑001 Mon/ Tues, Apr 13‑Apr 14, 9:00am‑5:00pm, 1 Week, Palos Hills, Rm. T501 ND8‑107‑002 Mon/ Tues, Mar 2‑Mar 3, 9:00am‑5:00pm, 1 Week, Palos Hills, Rm. T501
