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Low Impact Aerobics
with Carol Teoff

This is a low impact aerobics class with an emphasis on cardiorespiratory endurance, strength, improvement and flexibility with no chair or floor work, usually to music that is 128-140 bpm. Students can use stretchy bands. The instructor will demonstrate easier and more difficult ways to do each movement so that the students can exercise at their own level.
Will run
CDL Class A - Wheeling Campus
with Roger Klinger

This course is designed to prepare students for a Class A commercial driver’s license. It consists of two weeks of in-class training to obtain a valid CDL-learner permit. General Knowledge, airbrakes, combination sections, tanker endorsement, and doubles and triples will be covered to obtain the permit. Hours of service, FMCSA's compliance, safety, accountability, and defensive driving will also be covered. Once a permit is obtained, students will continue with three weeks of road and range training. Training will consist of proper pre-trip inspection of a commercial motor vehicle and how to safely perform reverse maneuvers and operate on city streets and highways.
Classes will be held in Weirton and Wheeling initially, with plans to offer classes on the New Martinsville campus soon.
Applicants must pass a D.O.T. physical exam and drug screening before the first day of class.
For more information on the program or to schedule the D.O.T. physical and screening, please contact Dara Whiteman at 304-214-8978.
Note: Financial Aid may be available to those who qualify for Workforce HEAPS grants, scholarships, or WIOA funding. Please contact Jenna Derrico jderrico@wvncc.edu or 304-214-8962 for assistance.
Workforce HEAPS grant application (WV Residents only): https://www.collegeforwv.com/programs/heaps-workforce/apply-now/
WIOA Funding : West Virginia residents should contact the American Job Center at 304-232-6280. Ohio residents should contact Ohio Means Jobs at 740-633-5627
OSHA 10 (General Industry) New Martinsville Campus
This 10-hour course is designed to introduce entry-level workers to basic safety for construction and general industry. The OSHA 10 course covers serious workplace hazards, workers' rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file an OSHA complaint.
Books and OSHA 10 card included in fees.
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Renewal/Update
with Linda Steele

This course builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the important of continuous, high-quality CPR. Reflects on the science and education from the American Heart Association Guideliens for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). This course is for healthcare professionals who direct or participate in the managemnet of cardiopulmonary arerst or other cardiovascular emergencies and for personnel in emergency response. This course is a renewal/update. Must provide a copy of current AHA ACLS Card.
Youth Mental Health First Aid (For Adults Assisting Youth)
with Linda Steele

Youth Mental Health First Aid teach adults how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental hgealth and subance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. This course covers common signs and symtpoms of mental health challenges, common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges, how to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis, and how to connect the youth with help. This course is recommended for adults that work with youth, including camp counselors, coaches, parents, school staff, teachers and Youth Group Leaders.
AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Renewal/Update
with Phil Klein

The PALS Provider Course aims to improve outcomes for pediatric patients by preparing healthcare providers to effectively recognize and intervene in patients with respiratory emergencies, shock, and cardiopulmonary arrest by using high‐performance team dynamics and high‐quality individual skills. The course includes a series of case scenario practices with simulations that reinforce important concepts. This course is a renewal/update course for current providers.
NAEMT Advanced Medical Life Support - Wheeling Campus
with Linda Steele

NAEMT Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) students learn to recognize and manage common medical crises through realistic case-based scenarios that challenge students to apply their knowledge to highly critical patients. The course emphasizes the use of scene size-up, first impression, history, interactive group discussion on differential diagnosis and potential treatment strategies, and physical exam to systematically rule out and consider possibilities and probabilities in treating patients’ medical crises. The third edition AMLS library of patient simulations offers students an opportunity to apply critical thinking skills to a variety of patient presentations. Additional features include patient simulation monitor images and ECGs provided by iSimulate, to enhance students’ experience.
NAEMT Advanced Medical Life Support - New Martinsville Campus
with Linda Steele

NAEMT Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) students learn to recognize and manage common medical crises through realistic case-based scenarios that challenge students to apply their knowledge to highly critical patients. The course emphasizes the use of scene size-up, first impression, history, interactive group discussion on differential diagnosis and potential treatment strategies, and physical exam to systematically rule out and consider possibilities and probabilities in treating patients’ medical crises. The third edition AMLS library of patient simulations offers students an opportunity to apply critical thinking skills to a variety of patient presentations. Additional features include patient simulation monitor images and ECGs provided by iSimulate, to enhance students’ experience.