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.  Upon successful completion of the course, students receive an American Heart Association BLS certification card which is valid for two years.  

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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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There are 4 Modules in the full program to prepare a student for the Excel 2019 MOS Certification test.  Each Module builds upon the previous one. 

If someone feels they have mastered the Beginner or Intermediate courses through previous classes or on the job training they are welcome to take an exam to determine if they can register straight into an advanced course. 

Students must register into each course they wish to take.  Contact coned@wvncc.edu for more information.

Course 1 - Excel Foundations (Beginner) 

• This is a 16 hour online/hybrid course 
  
• Course covers MOS Domain Basics 
• Basic workbook navigation 
• Basic data entry 
• Basic formatting 
• Introduction to formulas 
• Introduction to charts  

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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Day Class lecture meets 8:30am - 12:30pm Mondays and Wednesdays.  

The EMS Education Program is taking applications and seat reservations for the Fall 2026 Cohort.  Tuition is $6,999. The 14-month program will begin September 2026 - with required pre-requisites starting in August. 

Classes will be offered in a variable format to meet the needs of the student. This includes a hybrid format of live online, online coursework and in person face-to-face. All labs and clinical rotations are completed face-to-face. Labs will be every Monday or Wednesday 1:00pm - 5:00pm. An additional weekly lab may be added based on enrollment. Classes and labs will be held at the Wheeling Campus, 1704 Market Street Wheeling, WV 26003.  

Prerequisites include a current West Virginia, Ohio or National Registry EMT Certificate.  

Additionally, Anatomy and Physiology (A&P) is required.   This is a separate course offered through WVNCC here. (course begins on August 3, 2026).   If you have already had this course or an equivalent, please contact Mike Freeman, Program Director (information below) prior to August 1, 2026 to see if you have met this requirement.

You can reserve your seat in the class with a $50 deposit. You must have all financial aid or a qualified payment plan in place by September 15, 2026.  

 See details about available financial assistance options here and contact the Financial Aid Office at 304-214-8846 with questions.(PLEASE DO THIS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE)

For more information on the program, please contact Mr. Mike Freeman at mfreeman@wvncc.edu or call 304-214-8980 for assistance.

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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Prerequisites: Due to the nature of this topic it is highly recommended that students have successfully completed a 40-hour formal basic instructor-led telecommunicator training program. The telecommunicator is the first voice in any crisis, the first point of contact the caller has with public safety, and sometimes the first contact a person in crisis has had with anybody in a long time. Crisis negotiation calls are truly life or death incidents for the caller and, perhaps, for others involved in the incident. These calls are unlike emergencies that telecommunicators handle every day. A crisis does not have a clearcut response plan, its nature and outcome are hard to discern. There is no way to know how long it will take to resolve or by what means. Outcomes depend on the way responders interact with the person on the other end of the phone. Clearly not an on-the-job training situation, the best preparation for telecommunicators is training as much as possible before they have to handle a crisis call. This course builds on all the skills of basic telecommunicator training but has the specific goal of diving deeper into the nature of crises, their progression, and the most effective way to receive and process calls. Within its scope, the course provides an overview of crisis negotiations looking at the special concerns related to hostage situations, barricaded subjects, and persons with suicidal intent. By the end of the course, the student will have both conceptual tools to help understand crisis situations, they will also have tools to use when working to resolve these incidents. Topics include: The reasons a person may experience a crisis The stages and timeframes of the crisis state Verbal communication and interrogation techniques used during crisis negotiations Dealing with demands Handling negotiations Hostage and suicidal subject situations Perfect for a one-day pre-conference or post-conference course. CDEs Earned: 8

on-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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Evening Class lecture meets 6:00pm - 10:00pm Mondays and Wednesdays.  

The EMS Education Program is taking applications and seat reservations for the Fall 2026 Cohort.  Tuition is $6,999. The 14-month program begins September 2026 - with required pre-requisites starting in August. 

Classes will be offered in a variable format to meet the needs of the student. This includes a hybrid format of live online, online coursework and in person face-to-face. All labs and clinical rotations are completed face-to-face. Labs will be every Monday or Wednesday 1:00pm - 5:00pm. An additional weekly lab may be added based on enrollment. Classes and labs will be held at the Wheeling Campus, 1704 Market Street Wheeling, WV 26003.  

Prerequisites include the current West Virginia, Ohio or National Registry EMT Certificate. 

Additionally, Anatomy and Physiology (A&P) is required.   This is a separate course offered through WVNCC here. (course begins on August 3, 2026).   If you have already had this course or an equivalent, please contact Mike Freeman, Program Director (information below) prior to August 1, 2026 to see if you have met this requirement.

You can reserve your seat in the class with a $50 deposit.You must have all financial aid or a qualified payment plan in place by September 15, 2026. 

See details about available financial assistance here and contact the Financial Aid office at 304-214-8846 with questions. (PLEASE DO THIS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE). 

For more information on the program, please contact Mr. Mike Freeman at mfreeman@wvncc.edu or call 304-214-8980 for assistance.

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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Providing satisfactory customer service in the high energy, often high stress field of public safety communications, is paramount to successful performance in this profession, both for the individual telecommunicator as well as the agency they represent. This course addresses all aspects of customer service and how it impacts our industry. Although intangible, it is a critical component that must be understood and applied in excellence to every situation. Topics include: Defining customer service Customer attitudes and expectations Customer service in public safety Impact of customer service on public safety Communications center customer service in action Customer service and quality control Investigating complaints Perfect for a one-day pre-conference or post-conference course CDEs Earned: 8 Recertification Requirements: None 

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 introductory course is designed specifically for people who are new to computers or returning after a long break.

The class focuses on building confidence with essential computer skills, including turning on and navigating a computer, creating and using an email account, browsing the internet safely, installing basic applications, and recognizing common online risks. Through simple demonstrations, guided practice, and supportive instruction, students will gain the foundational skills needed to use a computer independently in their daily lives.

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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  Course is limited to 12 people.

Books and certification are are included in the fees.

Per the WV Health Dept. - "Certification requires at least one employee that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and services shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of the accredited program."

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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