The Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) course focuses on critical pediatric physiology, illnesses, injuries and interventions to help EMS practitioners provide the best treatment for sick and injured children in the field.  The course stresses critical thinking skills to help practitioners make the best decisions for their young patients.  EPC is appropriate for EMTs, paramedics, emergency medical responders, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and physicians. EPC is accredited by CAPCE and recognized by NREMT.

The Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) course focuses on critical pediatric physiology, illnesses, injuries and interventions to help EMS practitioners provide the best treatment for sick and injured children in the field.  The course stresses critical thinking skills to help practitioners make the best decisions for their young patients.  EPC is appropriate for EMTs, paramedics, emergency medical responders, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and physicians. EPC is accredited by CAPCE and recognized by NREMT.

New Martinsville Campus

------5 Week HYBRID Course ----- 

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 complete 45 hours of preceptorship experience, in which they must 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 Phlebotomy Certification exam. This exam will be taken in the last week of the course.

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 for Workforce HEAPS grants, scholarships, or WIOA funding. Books and certification costs are included in the fees. Please contact Ms. Jenna Derrico jderrico@wvncc.edu or 304-214-8962 for assistance.

WIOA – WV Workforce Office - Warwood, WV  304-238-1035

WIOA - OH Ohio Means Jobs - Martins Ferry, OH 740-633-5627

New Martinsville Campus

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 for Workforce HEAPS grants, scholarships, or WIOA funding. Books and certification costs are included in the fees. Please contact Jenna Derrico jderrico@wvncc.edu or 304-214-8962 for assistance.

WIOA (WV) - American Job Center, Warwood 304-238-1035

WIOA (OH) - Ohio Means Jobs, Martins Ferry 740-633-5627

The Mental Health Resilience Officer (MHRO) course prepares EMS personnel to serve as their agency’s Mental Health Resilience Officer. In this role, the MHRO will engage with peers to develop an understanding of mental health issues and resilience; identify peers who are experiencing mental health stressors and crises; navigate peers in need to the right services for help; and support the development of a culture of mental health resilience and emotional wellness within the agency.

This course is designed for EMS practitioners who meet the following qualifications:

• at a minimum, current state certification or license as an EMT;
• at least three years of full-time practice (or equivalent) at the EMT level or above;
• strong interpersonal communication skills with an interest in serving in this position;
• and prior experience with critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) and/or motivational interviewing preferred

LUNCH PROVIDED.  PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

For more information, contact Linda Steele, lsteele@wvncc.edu or (304) 214-8980

The original tactic of vent-enter-search (VES) was developed and perfected to allow firefighters alternative means to access and remove victims trapped in burning buildings. Many of the concepts associated with VEI(isolate)S draw on the original skills and abilities that were developed with VES. There are four basic factors that have contributed to the development of VEI and will be covered: modern building construction, occupancy layouts, fire loads, and scientific research.  Each will be covered in this presentation.

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INSTRUCTOR:

NIKO KAFEUVER

JIM BLAZIER

TONY CAMPBELL

SPONSORED BY THE OHIO COUNTY COMMISSION AND OHIO COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.

This class is being taught in partnership with Brightwood Center (Genesis HealthcCare).

It is a HYBRID class:   

* classroom lecture portion is online,

*  lab instruction is held on Weirton Campus,

*  clinical instruction is at the Brightwood Center (Follansbee, WV)

Program length: (65 contact hours of classroom / lab instruction, 55 contact hours of clinical instruction)

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, online curriculum access, uniforms and one certification test are included.   

For questions and additional information on this Weirton class please contact Karri Mulhern - kmulhern@wvncc.edu . 

GEMS provides EMS practitioners at all levels with the skills and knowledge to address the unique medical, social, environmental and communications challenges of older adults. Developed by NAEMT, in partnership with the American Geriatrics Society, GEMS empowers EMS practitioners to help improve medical outcomes and quality of life for geriatric patients.GEMS features case-based lectures, live action video, hands-on skill stations, simulation and small group scenarios to fully engage students in the learning experience.