Our popular dental hygienist program offers career opportunities in hospitals, nursing homes, correctional facilities, higher education institutions, schools, and extended care facilities. As a part of the dental health team, you'll learn about work in private and corporate dental offices where clients are educated on preventing periodontal disease, optimal oral health, and general oral healthcare.
Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.
Rock Valley College-Downtown is a college campus in Rockford, Illinois. The institution prepares students for occupational fields including Automotive Service Technology, Aviation Maintenance Technology, CNC Machining, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, and Dental Hygiene. Its academic offerings also include Career & Technical Education designed for completion in two years or less, as well as pathways for students who plan to transfer to another college. Areas of study represented by the college include Business & Computer Science, Engineering & Technology, Health Sciences, Transportation & Logistics, and Science & Math. The college provides options across career preparation and transfer-oriented education, giving the Downtown campus a connection to both workforce-focused training and broader academic study.