Wheeling Campus

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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 40 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 at the end 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 Jenna Derrico jderrico@wvncc.edu or 304-214-8962 for assistance.

WF HEAPS Application (WV residents only) Address: https://www.collegeforwv.com/programs/heaps-workforce/apply-now/ 

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

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

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.

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

Youth Mental Health First Aid teach adults how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental hgealth and subance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18.  This course covers common signs and symtpoms of mental health challenges, common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges, how to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis, and how to connect the youth with help.  This course is recommended for adults that work with youth, including camp counselors, coaches, parents, school staff, teachers and Youth Group Leaders.  

This course builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the important of continuous, high-quality CPR.  Reflects on the science and education from the American Heart Association Guideliens for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).  This course is for healthcare professionals who direct or participate in the managemnet of cardiopulmonary arerst or other cardiovascular emergencies and for personnel in emergency response.  This course is a renewal/update.  Must provide a copy of current AHA ACLS Card.  

Classes will be held on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 pm - 9:30pm, and Saturdays from 9:00 am - 3:30pm . For any questions, please email Karri Mulhern @ kmulhern@wvncc.edu. 

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

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

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, Uniforms and Certification Costs are included with tuition. There is also additional funding for those who qualify. For any questions please contact Karri Mulhern - kmulhern@wvncc.edu .  

Classes will be held on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm, and Saturdays from 9:00 am - 3:30pm . For any questions, please email Karri Mulhern @ kmulhern@wvncc.edu. 

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

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

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, Uniforms and Certification Costs are included with tuition. There is also additional funding for those who qualify. For any questions please contact Karri Mulhern - kmulhern@wvncc.edu .  

NAEMT PHTLS courses improve the quality of trauma care and decrease mortality. The program is based on a philosophy stressing the treatment of the multi-system trauma patient as a unique entity with specific needs. PHTLS promotes critical thinking as the foundation for providing quality care. It is based on the belief that, given a good fund of knowledge and key principles, EMS practitioners are capable of making reasoned decisions regarding patient care.