Summer 2025 Tuition-Free Certificates & Classes
Here are the Tuition-Free certificates and classes Moreno Valley College will offer!
Computer Information Systems | Dental Assistant
Computer Information Systems
Pass all three (3) courses below this summer to earn a noncredit "Embedded Systems & Microcontrollers" certificate
CIS-833A Introduction to Microcontrollers: Arduino
Foundational concepts in programmable microcontroller, Arduino. Incorporates computing with electronic components, sensors, circuitry and C++ programming language. Applicable concepts to innovation of popular electronics prototyping tool, especially working with Internet of Things (IoT) product development. 8.00 hours lecture and 8.00 hours laboratory. (Pass/No Pass only)
Section #25598
In-Person 7/7 – 7/10/25
Lecture, MTWTH, 1 – 3 PM
Lab, MTWTH, 3:10 – 5:10 PM
Instructor: K Nguyen
CIS-833B Introduction to Embedded Systems: Raspberry Pi
An overview of Raspberry Pi architecture, capabilities, communication, operating system, applications, and programming features. Integrates programmable electronic components and functions to provide Internet of Things (IoT) interface. Introduces operating system, Python programming concepts, and embedded Linux features. 8.00 hours lecture and 8.00 hours laboratory. (Pass/No Pass only)
Section #255613
In-Person 7/14 – 7/17/25
Lecture, MTWTH, 1 – 3 PM
Lab, MTWTH, 3:10 – 5:10 PM
Instructor: K Nguyen
CIS-833C Designing Internet of Things (IoT)
An overview of the principles of Internet and connected devices, prototyping and physical design of embedded devices, writing embedded code, business modeling and manufacturing. Incorporation of microcontroller and embedded systems to build Internet of Things (IoT) devices that can be adopted for general consumer use with ethical, security and performance considerations. 8.00 hours lecture and 8.00 hours laboratory. (Pass/No Pass only)
Section #255614
In-Person 7/21 – 7/24/25
Lecture, MTWTH, 1 – 3 PM
Lab, MTWTH, 3:10 – 5:10 PM
Instructor: K Nguyen
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Dental Assistant
DEA-800 Infection Control
Prerequisite: Current CPR card for Healthcare Providers (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
An introduction to infection control in the dental office that is designed to meet the Dental Board of California requirement for an approved 8 hours Infection Control Course. Students are introduced to all aspects of basic dental sciences and microbiology as they relate to infection control, principles of modes of disease transmission, and prevention, principles, techniques, and protocols of hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, surface barriers, and disinfectant, sterilization, sanitation, and hazardous chemicals associated with infection control, and protocols for regulated, and nonregulated waste management. 6.00 hours lecture and 4.00 hours laboratory. (Pass/No Pass only)
Section #25278
Hybrid 6/23 – 6/30/25
Lecture, Mondays, 6/23 – 6/30/25, Mon, 5 – 6 PM
Lab, Monday, 6/30/25, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Instructor: L Hulshof
DEA-840A Ultrasonic Scaling Permit
Prerequisite: Students must have the RDA (Registered Dental Assistant) license or proof of current enrollment in a board-approved RDA Program. Current CPR card for Healthcare Providers (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC); Certificate of completion of the California 8-hour Infection Control course; Certificate of completion of the California Dental Practice Act course; Certificate of completion of the Coronal Polishing course; Certificate of completion of the Radiation Safety course.
An Introduction to Ultrasonic Scaling. This course is designed to meet the Dental Board of California-approved course in Ultrasonic Scaling. The student will be trained and become proficient in removing excess cement from coronal surfaces of orthodontically-banded teeth. This course is 2 didactic hours online, and in-class lecture, and 2 hours of lab. This Dental Board-approved course fulfills the state board requirements for certification of RDA and OAP candidate teeth in Ultrasonic Scaling. 2.00 hours lecture and 2.00 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)
Section #25399
Lecture, 6/23/25, Mon, 8 – 10 AM
Lab, 6/23/25, Mon, 10:10 AM – 12:10 PM
Instructor: L Hulshof
DEA-840B Orthodontic Assistant Permit
Prerequisite: DEA 840AStudents must have the RDA (Registered Dental Assistant) license
or be Dental Assistants qualified to take the RDA exam. Current CPR card for Healthcare
Providers (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC);
Certificate of completion of the California 8-hour Infection Control course; Certificate
of completion of the California Dental Practice Act course; Certificate of completion
of the Coronal Polishing course; Certificate of completion of the Radiation Safety
course.
Corequisite: DEA 840A
An Introduction to Orthodontic Assisting. This course is designed to meet the Dental Board of California requirements for an approved Orthodontic Assistant course and it prepares students to be eligible to take the state board exam for the Orthodontic Assistant Permit. This course provides specialized knowledge and skills to perform chairside dental assisting in an orthodontic practice. The course includes didactic, laboratory, and clinical instruction on dental sciences, materials, and infection control as they pertain to chairside assisting orthodontic techniques. 24.00 hours lecture and 60.00 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)
Section #25400
Hybrid 6/23 – 7/03/25
Online Lecture, 6/23 – 7/03/25, MTH
Hybrid Lab, MTWTH, 6/23 – 07/03/25, 1 – 5 PM
Hybrid Lab 2, TBA 7/7-7/31/25
Instructor: L Hulshof