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 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 and contact Jenna Derrico with questions – jderrico@wvncc.edu / 304-214-8962.

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 course is designed to prepare students for a career as a home health aide.  Instruction is 75 hours including 59 hours of classroom/lab and 16 hours of clinical experience. 

CLASS SCHEDULE 

• Thursdays from 5:00pm - 8:00pm
• Fridays from 8:00am - 4:30pm

Instruction includes how to provide care in the home for clients who cannot care for themselves.  These services could be daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning, dressing, and bathing. They may also perform basic medical services such as checking vital signs. They may provide long-term care or intermittent care. Some specialize in geriatric care or pediatric home health.

Additional topics include:  

• Federal requirements for home health aides
• Expanded coverage on infection prevention and control
• Observing and reporting
• HIPAA and how to protect a client's privacy
• Proper nutrition and special diets
• Care guidelines for specific diseases and now includes COVID-19
• Vital signs, including a new skill for measuring blood pressure electronically
• Pain management
• Mental health and mental health disorders
• Commonly-used abbreviations
• Oxygen therapy
• Family and home dynamics

 For more information contact Karri Mulhern:  kmulhern@wvncc.edu

Note: Financial assistance may be available to those who qualify. See details about funding options here and contact Jenna Derrico with questions – jderrico@wvncc.edu / 304-214-8962.

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 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.

Start the new year off right! Learn the basics of self-care on zoom from your home computer. Amanda will teach you how to help with stress and anxiety along with breathing exercises, meditation and more. Take better care of yourself in 2024. please register online or call Terri Hippensteel @ 304-214-8969.

This course is designed to prepare students for a Class A commercial driver’s license.  The total cost of the course is $4,699.   This registration is for a seat reservation. 

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. 

*July 15 to July 26 you will be in classroom 405 B&O building from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

*July 29 to August 12 will be Road and Range 8:00 am to 4:00  pm instructor will let you know where to meet. 

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 and contact Jenna Derrico with questions – jderrico@wvncc.edu / 304-214-8962.

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 course utilizes curriculum based on SME’s Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) certification.  This training is focused on basic manufacturing concepts, demonstrating an individual’s potential for high-demand, entry-level manufacturing roles.

It was designed for individuals new to manufacturing who may not currently possess enough knowledge or experience for more advanced technical certifications. Covering fundamental topics such as shop math, assembly, maintenance, machining, inspection, and more, this industry-driven certification demonstrates that the individual has basic knowledge of manufacturing.