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West Virginia Northern Community College



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CDL Class A - Wheeling Campus

$25

with Roger Klinger

Calendar Jan 12, 2026 at 8 am, runs for 5 weeks

This course is designed to prepare students for a Class A commercial driver’s license.  The total cost of the course is $4,999.00. The $25.00 registration fee does not guarantee you a seat in the class. Confirmed financial aid, full payment or an approved payment plan is what will hold your seat in class if one is available. The $25.00 fee it is fully refundable.

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. Contact Financial Aid with questions at 304-214-8847.

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

Phlebotomy Technician - Wheeling Campus

$25

with Amanda Logston

Calendar Jan 14, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

-----  HYBRID COURSE -----

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

Low Impact Aerobics

$10

with Carol Teaff

Calendar Jan 20, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 15 weeks

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. 

Certified Nurse Assistant - Wheeling Campus (seat reservation)

$25

with Kyla U'Ren

Calendar Jan 23, 2026 at 5 pm

There is a $25 seat reservation that is refundable if you are qualified for Full financial aid. Total cost of the program is $1,999.

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.

We will have 10 spots available for this classOnce the class is full - we will keep a waiting list in case a spot opens up and for the next class that will be offered.

Class Schedule:

Orientation day:  prior to first day of class Friday, January 23, 2026 (5pm - 7pm)

Classroom and lab (January 26 - February 19, 2026):

  • Mondays - Thursdays: 5:00pm - 9:30pm

Clinicals:  (February 24 - March 12, 2026)

  • Clinical Orientation: Monday, February 23, 2026 (8:00am - 11:00am)
  • Tuesdays - Thursdays: 5:00pm - 9:30pm
  • Saturdays:   8:00am - 4:30pm (30 min. lunch)

Program length: (65 contact hours of classroom instruction, 55 contact hours of clinical instruction are required by the State of WV)

Clinicals will be held at Continuous Care Center at WVU - Wheeling Hospital.   Any vaccinations, or physicals required will be the responsibility of the student.  

The Certified Nursing Assistant program prepares individuals for an entry-level position in the health care field. Graduates work closely with patients under the supervision of a registered nurse. The nursing assistant provides important information on patient conditions to nurses and is vital to the daily operations of a skilled nursing facility, home health organization, or hospital. After program completion, prospective Nursing Assistants take a competency examination to become certified. 

Additionally, program completers can receive college credit towards WVNCC’s Patient Care Technician Certificate – a one-year program.

For THIS class, books, a set of scrubs, and the cost for one certification exam are included with the class fee of $1,999. For any questions please contact coned@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

  

EMT Basic - Spring 2026 (Weirton Campus)

$25

with Jeremiah Swiger

Calendar Jan 26, 2026 at 6 pm

There is a $25 registration fee that is refundable if you are qualified for Full financial aid. Total cost of the program is $900.

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.

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.

Please note:  no refunds are granted after a student attends the first day of class.  

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

 

ServSafe Food Protection Manager Course - Wheeling Campus

$215

with Christian Kefauver

Calendar Jan 28, 2026 at 8 am, runs for 1 week

  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.

Full Non-discrimination notice and associated policies, procedures and forms

EKG Technician - Wheeling Campus

$25

with Amanda Logston

Calendar Feb 11, 2026 at 12 pm

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

Mastering Photoshop II - New Martinsville Campus

$135

with Larry Tackett

Calendar Feb 12, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Please Note:  This class is 4 sessions which will be held on Thursday evenings: February 12, 19, 26, and March 5, 2026

This is a continuation of the Mastering Photoshop I class and will cover a variety of advanced topics, including: composites, blending modes, advance retouching, smart objects, sky replacement, and additional camera raw editing techniques. The overall objective is to master the extensive capabilities available in Photoshop. Students will work with instructor supplied images for learning and then use their own images to demonstrate their mastery of the software.

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





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