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.

This American Heart Association BLS Course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support. This course reflects the updated 2020 American Heart Association guidelines.  It teaches both single-rescuer and team basic life support skills for application in both prehospital and in-facility environments, with a focus on High-Quality CPR and team dynamics.  Certification is good for two years.  

This course is also eligible for college credit at WVNCC (HPE 110).

This course is designed to instruct non-medical personnel on how to recognize and treat a life-threatening emergency.  Topics include cardiovascular emergencies, external and internal injuries, stroke, heart attack/cardiac arrest, and basic first aid. 

Upon successful completion of the course, students receive an American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED First Aid card valid for 2 years.

This course is designed to instruct students on the development of skills necessary to communicate effectively in all public-facing roles. Topics include customer service etiquette, communication skills, professional appearance, empathy, adaptability, self-control, patience, and more. Upon successful completion of the course, attendees receive a continuing education certificate of completion.

This is a 4 hour course which meets WVOEMS Approved Paramedic Refresher (NCCP Standards)

Required Objectives:

1. Describe proper hand washing techniques
2. Describe appropriate use of alcohol-based hand cleaner
3. Discuss the CDC’s recommendations of vaccines for healthcare providers
4. Assess eye safety indications and measures
5. Define culture of safety
6. Identify and explain the six core elements necessary to advance an EMS Culture of Safety
7. Identify the role of the EMS providers in establishing a culture of safety within EMS organizations
8. Define Crew Resource Management
9. Explain the benefits of Crew Resource Management to EMS
10. State the guiding principles of Crew Resource Management, briefly explaining each
11. Explain the concept of communication in the team environment using advocacy/inquiry or appreciative inquiry.
12. State the characteristics of effective team members/leaders
13. Explain how the use of CRM can reduce errors in patient care
14. Discuss federal initiatives developed to monitor and analyze ground ambulance crashes 
15. Identify the significance of ambulance crashes through the use of national data
16. Evaluate the policies and procedures at each participant’s own EMS service related to protecting patient and provider safety during ground ambulance transport.
17. Explain how to appropriately secure a child safety restraint to a wheeled ambulance stretcher
18. Determine the NHTSA safe recommendations for safe ambulance transport of children based on the condition of the child.
19. Discuss the on-going initiatives to increase the safety of children during ambulance transport
20. Discuss the limitations of the current recommendations
21. Discuss the National Implementation of the MUCC (Model Uniform Core Criteria) for Mass Casualty Incident Triage 2013.
22. Discuss the triage methods:
    1. SALT
    2. START
    3. JumpSTART

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.

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This is a 4 hour course which meets WVOEMS Approved Paramedic Refresher (NCCP Standards)

Required Objectives:

1. Define training resources for special populations  
   1. Human trafficking
   2. Domestic Violence
2. Recognize the unique characteristics of at-risk populations
3. Discuss the appropriate actions of EMS professionals in the presence of at-risk patients
4. Recognize circumstances that may indicate abuse
   1. Domestic abuse
   2. Human trafficking
   3. Non-accidental trauma
5. Describe the steps in the primary assessment for providing emergency care to a geriatric patient, including the elements of the GEMS diamond.
6. Discuss special considerations when performing the patient assessment process on a geriatric patient
7. Describe the pathophysiology of most common medical conditions including s/s, and the emergency medical care strategies used in the management of each for the geriatric patient.
8. Describe special considerations for a geriatric patient who has experienced trauma
9. Discuss elder abuse and neglect, and its implications in assessment and management of the patient
10. Identify national initiatives and resources that promote and enable EMS research
11. Explain the practical use of research in EMS care
12. Explain the scientific method
13. Define the differences between quantitative and qualitative research methods
14. Explain the process of conducting a literature review
15. Define evidence based medicine and practice
16. Identify resources available through NASEMSO to aid states and agencies in developing evidence based guidelines.
17. Explain the benefits of EBG to patients

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

This class must have a minimum number of students to run."This course covers the basics of photography and camera controls. Topics include; exposure, shutter speeds, f-stops, depth-of-field, white balance, and camera controls. Basic principles of compositions, lens selection, flash, and filters will be reviewed. Image file types and when to use which one(s) will be discussed. After this class, the student will have an understanding of not only their camera and its operation but also how to make the best image possible, not just take a snapshot". Larry Tackett ONE DAY ONLY SATURDAY NOV. 23 9am-4pm 

For any questions please contact the instructor, Larry Tackett: lptackett@gmail.com or 304-975-1938

This class must have a minimum number of students to run.This class will demonstrate how to make a thanksgiving day centerpiece with taper candles.