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Explore Careers, Enhance Skills In MVCC Non-Credit Classes

Moraine Valley Community College's noncredit spring courses focus on caring for elderly, food sanitation, and thwarting off cyber attacks.

PALOS HILLS, IL -- Moraine Valley Community College’s noncredit courses this spring focus on dozens of topics ranging from professional training and caring for an elderly family member, to food service sanitation and how to thwart off a cyberattack. Registration is underway. All classes start in 2018.

CPR for Health Professionals, designed for those in the healthcare industry requiring training in CPR, barrier device, automated external defibrillator, or choking, can choose a one-day class offered Jan. 9, Jan. 11, Jan. 20, Jan. 26, Feb. 7, Feb. 10, or March 8. All required materials are included in the $89 fee.

The Food Service Sanitation course is for restaurant owners and managers needing the Self-Serve certification. Class is held on one day for nine hours and includes a certification examination at the end of the course. Course dates include Feb. 9, March 9, April 21, and May 7. The fee is $189.

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Those who are caregivers for family members can enroll in new courses offered in partnership with PLOWS Council on Aging that help families handle such issues as legal and financial concerns, Alzheimer’s, and caregiver health and stress. The classes are offered April 11, April 18 and April 25. The fee is $10 each.

Ethical Hacking is a two-day, advanced online course for those wanting a stronger understanding of common attacks used to exploit systems. Students will have access to hands-on labs to discover the hackers’ perspective and methodology, and will view a live demonstration of techniques that show how to create, pack and deploy malware in a realistic network environment. The course is offered March 12 and 13. The fee is $790.

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Visit Moraine Valley Community College’s website to register on online, or call 708-974-2110. Students may also go to the Registration Office in Building S, Room S103 on the main campus, 9000 W. College Parkway. For more information about these classes and additional offerings, call 708-974-5735.

Submitted by Moraine Valley Community College

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