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Blueprint / P&ID Reading and Interpretation - Wheeling Campus
with Dave Lawson
This course is designed to prepare students for an introduction to reading and interpreting machine shop symbols, welding prints and working drawings used in trades and crafts. The course focuses on dimension, shape, fabrication and assembly. Students will learn to interpret A.W.S. welding symbols found on prints including bead width; bead length; contour abutment; bead material; and smoothness. Students who successfully complete the course will receive a continuing education certificate of completion.
Note: Financial assistance may be available to those who qualify. See details about funding options here and contact Financial Aid at 304-214-8844.
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
CDL Class A - New Martinsville Campus
with Roger Klinger
This course is designed to prepare students for a Class A commercial driver’s license. The total cost of the course is $5,300.00. The $25 charge is a deposit towards that total but does not guarantee a spot in the class. To reserve a seat, students must have confirmed funding arrangements (such as a payment plan, WIOA funding, or financial aid).
The course 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.
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 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
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
EKG Technician - Weirton Campus
with Jeremiah Swiger
There is a $25 registration fee that is refundable if you are qualified for Full financial aid. Total cost of the program is $999.
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
EMT Basic - Fall 2026 (New Martinsville Campus)
with Mike Freeman
There is a $25 registration fee that is refundable if you are qualified for Full financial aid, or drop the class. Total cost of the program is $1,000.
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 https://www.wvncc.edu/community-education/financial-assistance-details-for-short-term-courses-/8891 to read about funding options. Additionally, you may contact the WVNCC Financial Aid office at: 304-214-8844.
Please note: no refunds are granted after a student attends the first day of class.
This class is offered in a hybrid format utilizing the TEAMS platform. Lectures can be attended in-person, via TEAMS, or can be completed through interactive lectures in JB Learning Navigate. Labs are in-person only.
Please note these dates for class/lab:
* Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00pm - 10:00pm
* Additional classes including labs may be scheduled for a Saturday if necessary, information will be given out the first day of class in the Syllabus.
This course prepares students to provide emergency medical care for critical patients who need health care access. This program is offered in a flexible format, allowing students to attend class in person or online (labs and clinical rotations are only offered in person). Students can choose to continue their education and become advanced EMTs, paramedics or continue their education and transition into another health care field.
If you are interested in the medical field and helping people, you might consider becoming an emergency medical technician. These healthcare professionals provide immediate assistance to patients in emergencies before bringing them to a doctor's care.
An emergency medical technician, or EMT, is a first responder trained in basic medical knowledge and skills to provide immediate medical care to patients in an emergency. They are often the first emergency service providers to arrive on the scene of a crisis, such as an accident, medical emergency, fire, or natural disaster. An EMT's main responsibility is to provide basic and emergent medical care to stabilize patients in crisis before transporting them to a hospital where a physician can further assist them.
EMTs can have several levels of responsibility and certification, and each has different requirements. Some areas use EMT-Basic and EMT-Intermediate or advanced levels. In contrast, others classify levels of training and certification as emergency medical responder (EMR), emergency medical technician, and advanced emergency medical technician before advancing to the level of a paramedic. While many EMTs work on private ambulances, they can also work for other emergency services, such as a fire department or search and rescue teams.
EMT salaries vary based on their level of certification, employer, experience, and location. The national average salary in the United States is $15.04 per hour, while some salaries range from $7.25 to $38.90.
Source: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/what-is-an-emt
This program meets all the requirements of state and national certification and/or licensing requirements.
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
EMT Basic - Fall 2026 (Wheeling Campus)
with Bob Barsch
There is a $25 registration fee that is refundable if you are qualified for Full financial aid, or drop the class. Total cost of the program is $1,000.
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 https://www.wvncc.edu/community-education/financial-assistance-details-for-non-credit-courses-/8891 to read about funding options. Additionally, you may contact the WVNCC Financial Aid office at: 304-214-8844.
Please note: no refunds are granted after a student attends the first day of class.
This class is offered in a hybrid format utilizing the TEAMS platform. Lectures can be attended in-person, via TEAMS, or can be completed through interactive lectures in JB Learning Navigate. Labs are in-person only.
Please note these dates for class/lab:
* Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00pm - 10:00pm
* Additional classes including labs may be scheduled for a Saturday if necessary, information will be given out the first day of class in the Syllabus.
This course prepares students to provide emergency medical care for critical patients who need health care access. This program is offered in a flexible format, allowing students to attend class in person or online (labs and clinical rotations are only offered in person). Students can choose to continue their education and become advanced EMTs, paramedics or continue their education and transition into another health care field.
If you are interested in the medical field and helping people, you might consider becoming an emergency medical technician. These healthcare professionals provide immediate assistance to patients in emergencies before bringing them to a doctor's care.
An emergency medical technician, or EMT, is a first responder trained in basic medical knowledge and skills to provide immediate medical care to patients in an emergency. They are often the first emergency service providers to arrive on the scene of a crisis, such as an accident, medical emergency, fire, or natural disaster. An EMT's main responsibility is to provide basic and emergent medical care to stabilize patients in crisis before transporting them to a hospital where a physician can further assist them.
EMTs can have several levels of responsibility and certification, and each has different requirements. Some areas use EMT-Basic and EMT-Intermediate or advanced levels. In contrast, others classify levels of training and certification as emergency medical responder (EMR), emergency medical technician, and advanced emergency medical technician before advancing to the level of a paramedic. While many EMTs work on private ambulances, they can also work for other emergency services, such as a fire department or search and rescue teams.
EMT salaries vary based on their level of certification, employer, experience, and location. The national average salary in the United States is $15.04 per hour, while some salaries range from $7.25 to $38.90.
Source: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/what-is-an-emt
This program meets all the requirements of state and national certification and/or licensing requirements.
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
Excel 2019 Certification Prep - Module 1
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 ccvers 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.
Full Non-discrimination notice and associated policies, procedures and forms
EMT Basic - Fall 2026 (Weirton Campus)
with Jeremiah Swiger
There is a $25 registration fee that is refundable if you are qualified for Full financial aid, or drop the class. Total cost of the program is $1,000.
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 https://www.wvncc.edu/community-education/financial-assistance-details-for-non-credit-courses-/8891 to read about funding options. Additionally, you may contact the WVNCC Financial Aid office at: 304-214-8844.
Please note: no refunds are granted after a student attends the first day of class.
This class is offered in a hybrid format utilizing the TEAMS platform. Lectures can be attended in-person, via TEAMS, or can be completed through interactive lectures in JB Learning Navigate. Labs are in-person only.
Please note these dates for class/lab:
* Classes are Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00pm - 10:00pm
* Additional classes including labs may be scheduled for a Saturday if necessary, information will be given out the first day of class in the Syllabus.
This course prepares students to provide emergency medical care for critical patients who need health care access. This program is offered in a flexible format, allowing students to attend class in person or online (labs and clinical rotations are only offered in person). Students can choose to continue their education and become advanced EMTs, paramedics or continue their education and transition into another health care field.
If you are interested in the medical field and helping people, you might consider becoming an emergency medical technician. These healthcare professionals provide immediate assistance to patients in emergencies before bringing them to a doctor's care.
An emergency medical technician, or EMT, is a first responder trained in basic medical knowledge and skills to provide immediate medical care to patients in an emergency. They are often the first emergency service providers to arrive on the scene of a crisis, such as an accident, medical emergency, fire, or natural disaster. An EMT's main responsibility is to provide basic and emergent medical care to stabilize patients in crisis before transporting them to a hospital where a physician can further assist them.
EMTs can have several levels of responsibility and certification, and each has different requirements. Some areas use EMT-Basic and EMT-Intermediate or advanced levels. In contrast, others classify levels of training and certification as emergency medical responder (EMR), emergency medical technician, and advanced emergency medical technician before advancing to the level of a paramedic. While many EMTs work on private ambulances, they can also work for other emergency services, such as a fire department or search and rescue teams.
EMT salaries vary based on their level of certification, employer, experience, and location. The national average salary in the United States is $15.04 per hour, while some salaries range from $7.25 to $38.90.
Source: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/what-is-an-emt
This program meets all the requirements of state and national certification and/or licensing requirements.
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