Short-Term Courses

Short-Term Medical Programs

Nurse Aide (STNA) Training Program

If you want to get started in a healthcare career, the STNA Training Program is the place to start. Our knowledgeable and experienced instructors will help you to be prepared as a caring and compassionate care provider.

• ​Approved by the Ohio Department of Health, this program prepares the student for state testing to function as a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) in a variety of health care settings. 100% attendance is required.
• Pre-admission requirement: physical within the last year stating no lifting restrictions and a 2-step TB Skin Test. WorkKeys Assessment required.
• An STNA license allows you to get started in a healthcare career!  Begin here and continue on to Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to a Registered Nurse (RN) to earning a bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN).
• According to Ohio Means Jobs, a Nursing Aide provides or assists with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Perform duties such as monitoring of health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or ambulation of patients in a health or nursing facility. May include medication administration and other health-related tasks. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing assistants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants. Click here to learn more at Ohio Means Jobs.
• In Ohio, the average salary for a Nurse Aide is $14.11/ hour.
• Complete the classes and earn your Ohio STNA license in just two weeks from MVCTC Adult Education.  Click here to learn more!

Phlebotomy

This is a basic blood draw course. Students are required to have a total of 125 successful arm and hand venipunctures and 15 finger sticks. All blood draws are completed in the classroom/lab on the MVCTC campus utilizing plastic arms and progressing to drawing on classmates and volunteers brought in by the students.

• Topics include: routine phlebotomy, phlebotomy in the health care setting, special collection procedures, pediatric and infant phlebotomy, infection control and equipment safety.
• Students successfully completing this course will be eligible to take the NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification exam. CPT online study guide and certification exam fees are included in tuition.
• Students must have access to a laptop or PC, with a minimum of Windows 7, to use the online study guide. * The number of blood draws and use of volunteers are subject to COVID-19 guidelines.
• According to Ohio Means Jobs, a Phlebotomist draws blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions. In Ohio, this is an "InDemand Occupation" that will continue to grow over the next few years. Click here to learn more at Ohio Means Jobs.
• Earn your Phlebotomy certification from MVCTC Adult Education and be prepared for a career that averages $16.65/hour in Ohio.
• Complete the classes and earn your certification through MVCTC Adult Education. Click here to learn more! 

Short-Term Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing

Introduction To Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing

• Students will have the opportunity to see the application of robotics and additive manufacturing. This will provide an introduction into a career in the exciting field of Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing. Students will learn FANUC, Yaskawa, and KUKA robots, write basic motion programs for each, and understand and operate advanced manufacturing equipment.

Fanuc Cert Handling Tool Operations And Programming

• This is a hybrid course that includes both online and lab curriculum. The 30 hours of online curriculum must be completed before starting hands-on training. Attendance at one online orientation is required. The hands-on training will include utilizing the “Teach Pendant” to operate the FANUC robots.
• Candidates will learn the skills that industry demands from FANUC-certified instructors using a FANUC-approved curriculum on genuine FANUC equipment. Trainees will also learn basic operations and programming as well as troubleshooting and maintenance. Prerequisite: Introduction to Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing.

Kuka Robotics

• This is a 16-hour hands-on training that will include utilizing the “Smart Pendant” to operate the KUKA robots. Candidates will learn the skills that industry demands on genuine KUKA equipment. Trainees will also learn basic operations and programming as well as troubleshooting. Prerequisite: Introduction to Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing.

Yaskawa Motoman Robotics – Fs100 Basic Programming With Material Handling

• This is a 32-hour, hands-on training that will include utilizing the “Teach Pendant” to operate the Yaskawa robots. Candidates will learn the skills that industry demands from Yaskawa-certified instructors using a Yaskawa-approved curriculum on genuine Yaskawa equipment. Trainees will also learn basic operations and programming as well as troubleshooting. Prerequisite: Introduction to Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing.

Short-Term Service Programs

Culinary Operations

• Prepare yourself to obtain employment as a cook and develop your skills to become a culinary supervisor. The curriculum includes culinary instruction in the classroom and in a commercial kitchen. Students who successfully complete the course will receive the ServSafe Food Sanitation, TIPS, and CPR/First Aid certifications.  Learn more by clicking here! 

Hospitality Specialist

• This program prepares students for employment in the Hospitality industry including positions in hotels, restaurants, and resorts. Using a curriculum from Educational Institute of The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI), students will develop an understanding of the industry from the view of employers. Teaching takes place in both a classroom and local, multinational hotel setting. Students who successfully complete the course will earn the AHLEI certification. Classroom instruction and job placement are provided for a variety of positions with advancement opportunities.

Short-Term Skilled Trades

Mig Welding 1

• Includes all position welding of mild steel using basic joint geometry. Students will use .035 inch E70S-6 wire with 75-25 argon, CO2 shielding gas. May include some welding of aluminum in the flat and/or vertical position. On the first night of class, students should bring: Welding Hood, MIG gloves, safety glasses, side cut wire cutters and/or vice grips.
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Mig Welding 2

• Learn flat, vertical up, and overhead positions using 3/16 inch to 1/2 inch thick mild steel. Prerequisite: Basic Mig Welding course or a minimum of one (1) year experience in Mig Welding. Mig Certification Testing Fee of $74 is included in the cost of the course. Those wishing not to be certified must let the Adult Education front office know when registering.
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Shielded Metal Arc Welding 1

• Covers all position welding of mild steel using basic joint geometry with 1/8 inch and 3/32 inch diameter stick electrodes of various types. Students should bring: Welding Hood, Welding Jacket, safety glasses, welding gloves, and pliers and/or vice grips to the first class.
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Shielded Metal Arc Welding 2

• Covers all position welding of mild steel using 3/16 inch to 1/2 inch thick mild steel. Students have the option to test for certification at an additional cost. Shielded Metal Arc Certification Testing Fee of $130 is included in the cost of the course. Those wishing not to be certified must let the Adult Education front office know when registering.
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Tig Welding 1

• Covers flat, horizontal, and vertical welding of mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum using basic joint geometry. In lab, students will use pure and 2% thoriated tungsten, shielded with argon gas. Student should bring: Welding Hood, Welding Jacket, TIG gloves, safety glasses, side cut wire cutter, pliers and/or vice grips to the first class.
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Tig Welding 2

• Covers position welding on 1/16 inch or less mild steel. May also cover welding on stainless steel, and aluminum using basic joint geometry. Prerequisite: Tig Welding course or a minimum of one (1) year experience in Tig welding. Tig Certification Testing Fee of $74 is included in the cost of the course. Those wishing not to be certified must let the Adult Education front office know when registering.
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