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Low Impact Aerobics
with Carol Teaff
This class is $10 total, not per class. This is a Low Impact Aerobics class with an emphasis on cardiorespiratory endurance, strength, improvement, and flexibility with no chair or floor work. This class is to music 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 exerciseat their own level.
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OSHA 10 General Industry - New Martinsville Campus
with James Hutchison
OSHA 10 Hour General Training is a basic safety course for workers in various industries, such as manufacturing, warehousing, healthcare, and retail. It provides an introductory understanding of workplace safety, covering topics like hazard recognition and workplace safety protocols. This course helps workers identify common risks in general industry environments and teaches the safety practices needed to mitigate those risks. OSHA 10 General is recommended for entry-level workers to understand their role in maintaining a safe workplace.
Who is Required to Undergo the OSHA 10 General Training Course?Warehouse Employees
Retail Workers
Machine Operators
Maintenance Workers
Health Care Staff
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Non-Discrimination Statement
West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and does not discriminate based on race, sex (e.g., sex, sex stereotypes, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy or parenting status), disability, religion, color, national origin, or age in admission, employment, educational programs, or activities; nor does it discriminate based on genetic information in employment or employee health benefits. Further, faculty, staff, students, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in investigations of discrimination. WVNCC will take steps to assure that a lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the college’s CTE offerings. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Full Non-discrimination notice and associated policies, procedures, and forms
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EKG Technician - Wheeling Campus
with Amanda Logston
There is a $25 registration fee that is refundable if you are qualified for Full financial aid. Total cost of the program is $899.
Full payment, financial assistance or a payment plan MUST BE completed and approved by WVNCC three (3) business days prior to the first day of class. You will be dropped from the class after that date.
NOTE: Financial assistance may be available to those who qualify. Please click this link to read about funding options. Additionally, you may contact the WVNCC Financial Aid office at: 304-214-8844.
Students will complete learning modules, quizzes and tests in an online platform and in person class instruction will be used for answering questions and all required labwork. You may be asked to bring in acquaintenances for lab time during this class.
Students will utilize an online learning platform for lectures and quizzes. In person labs are scheduled during this 6 week class timeframe.
This course prepares students for the EKG Technician role in a healthcare setting. Students will be taught the principles of quality control, infection control, safety procedures, pathology, medical terminology, and patient care's legal and ethical aspects. This course includes classroom instruction and campus laboratory skills practice. Students are required to obtain 10 EKGs on live individuals. Students who complete all aspects of the course are eligible to sit for the EKG Technician Certification Exam, provided by the National Health Career Association.
Additionally, program completers of EKG and Phlebotomy can receive college credit towards WVNCC’s Patient Care Technician Certificate – a one-year program.
Note: Financial assistance may be available to those who qualify. See details about funding options here.
Non-Discrimination Statement
West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and does not discriminate based on race, sex (e.g., sex, sex stereotypes, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy or parenting status), disability, religion, color, national origin, or age in admission, employment, educational programs, or activities; nor does it discriminate based on genetic information in employment or employee health benefits. Further, faculty, staff, students, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in investigations of discrimination. WVNCC will take steps to assure that a lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the college’s CTE offerings. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Full Non-discrimination notice and associated policies, procedures and forms
Pickleball - Wheeling -class 2
with Kaitlyn Workman
Come join the fastest growing sport in America! This class is hands on and active. The instructor will quickly go over the rules of the game and you will start playing pickleball immediately. Each game lasts approximately 20-30 minutes. The game is over once a player reaches 11 points. You must win the game by two points. Please wear comfortable clothes, shorts or sweats, t' shirt, and tennis shoes. Bring your own water bottle and towel. We will provide a pickleball paddle and balls but you are welcome to bring your own equipment. This class is three Wednesday nights only.
Pickleball - Wheeling- class 3
with Kaitlyn Workman
Come join the fastest growing sport in America! This class is hands on and active. The instructor will quickly go over the rules of the game and you will start playing pickleball immediately. Each game lasts approximately 20-30 minutes. The game is over once a player reaches 11 points. You must win the game by two points. Please wear comfortable clothes, shorts or sweats, t' shirt, and tennis shoes. Bring your own water bottle and towel. We will provide a pickleball paddle and balls but you are welcome to bring your own equipment. This class is three Thursday nights only on Wheeling Campus.
Mastering Photoshop I - New Martinsville Campus
with Larry Tackett
Please Note: This class is 4 sessions which will be held on Thursday evenings: February 12, 19, 26, and March 5, 2026
If you are new to Photoshop or have tried to learn Photoshop and struggled with it, this course is for you. The course starts at the very beginning with an overview of the program and its interface. We will review and use the many tools, such as crop, healing brushes, selections, levels and curves, brightness/contrast, vibrance/saturation, black&white, and more. Most importantly, we will learn and master the use of layers which is the most powerful component of Photoshop. During the class students will work with images supplied by the instructor so that everyone us doing the same edits at the same time, in order to lead to mastering photoshop.
Students will need to have access to Photoshop software through an Adobe Photography plan or a trial version.
Please email the instructor, Larry Tackett, if you have any questions: lptackett@gmail.com
Phlebotomy Technician - Wheeling Campus
with Amanda Logston
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There is a $25 registration fee that is refundable if you are qualified for Full financial aid. Total cost of the program is $899.
Full payment, financial assistance or a payment plan MUST BE completed and approved by WVNCC three (3) business days prior to the first day of class. You will be dropped from the class after that date.
NOTE: Financial assistance may be available to those who qualify. Please click this link to read about funding options. Additionally, you may contact the WVNCC Financial Aid office at: 304-214-8844.
Students will complete learning modules, quizzes and tests in an online platform and in person class instruction will be used for answering questions and all required labwork. You will be asked to bring in acquaintenances for lab time during this class.
Program Length: 40 hours of instruction
This course prepares the student for the Phlebotomy Technician role in a healthcare setting. The student will be instructed on techniques & skills related to preparing and monitoring patients for relevant procedures, and gain an understanding of infection control measures. Students are required to successfully demonstrate adequate skills related to Phlebotomy techniques, including 30 venipunctures and 10 capillary draws which are required for the student to be eligible to take the NHA Phlebotomy Certification exam.
Additionally, program completers of EKG and Phlebotomy can receive college credit towards WVNCC’s Patient Care Technician Certificate – a one-year program.
Note: Financial assistance may be available to those who qualify. See details about funding options here.
Non-Discrimination Statement
West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and does not discriminate based on race, sex (e.g., sex, sex stereotypes, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy or parenting status), disability, religion, color, national origin, or age in admission, employment, educational programs, or activities; nor does it discriminate based on genetic information in employment or employee health benefits. Further, faculty, staff, students, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in investigations of discrimination. WVNCC will take steps to assure that a lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the college’s CTE offerings. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Full Non-discrimination notice and associated policies, procedures and forms
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Forklift Safety and Operator Training - New Martinsville Campus
with James Hutchison
This class will teach students how to safely operate a forklift within the parameters of an industrial / manufacturing site.
Instruction will cover calculating capacity loads, pre-operational checks, care and maintenance of the truck, and safe propane cylinder changing.
This course can also be customized to fit a specific company’s equipment, and can be held offsite when requested.
For more information on class schedules, please contact Karri Mulhern at kmulhern@wvncc.edu.
Non-Discrimination Statement
West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and does not discriminate based on race, sex (e.g., sex, sex stereotypes, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy or parenting status), disability, religion, color, national origin, or age in admission, employment, educational programs, or activities; nor does it discriminate based on genetic information in employment or employee health benefits. Further, faculty, staff, students, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in investigations of discrimination. WVNCC will take steps to assure that a lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the college’s CTE offerings. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Full Non-discrimination notice and associated policies, procedures and forms