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West Virginia Northern Community College



Healthcare Courses

Phlebotomy Technician - Wheeling Campus

$25

with Amanda Logston

Calendar Sep 2, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

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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 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

EKG Technician - Wheeling Campus

$25

with Amanda Logston

Calendar Sep 16, 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 $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 acquaintances 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

Paramedic Program - Fall 2026 (Seat Reservation) - Day Class

$50

with Mike Freeman

Calendar Sep 21, 2026 at 8:30 am

Day Class lecture meets 8:30am - 12:30pm Mondays and Wednesdays.  

The EMS Education Program is taking applications and seat reservations for the Fall 2026 Cohort.  Tuition is $6,999. The 14-month program will begin September 2026 - with required pre-requisites starting in August. 

Classes will be offered in a variable format to meet the needs of the student. This includes a hybrid format of live online, online coursework and in person face-to-face. All labs and clinical rotations are completed face-to-face. Labs will be every Monday or Wednesday 1:00pm - 5:00pm. An additional weekly lab may be added based on enrollment. Classes and labs will be held at the Wheeling Campus, 1704 Market Street Wheeling, WV 26003.  

Prerequisites include a current West Virginia, Ohio or National Registry EMT Certificate.  All students are required to complete a Paramedic Entry Assessment Exam and have an interview with Paramedic Program Staff.  

Additionally, Anatomy and Physiology (A&P) is required.   This is a separate course offered through WVNCC here. (course begins on August 3, 2026).   If you have already had this course or an equivalent, please contact Mike Freeman, Program Director (information below) prior to August 1, 2026 to see if you have met this requirement.

You can reserve your seat in the class with a $50 deposit. You must have all financial aid or a qualified payment plan in place by September 15, 2026.  

 See details about available financial assistance options here and contact the Financial Aid Office at 304-214-8846 with questions.(PLEASE DO THIS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE)

For more information on the program, please contact Mr. Mike Freeman at mfreeman@wvncc.edu or call 304-214-8980 for assistance.

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

 

 

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Paramedic Program - Fall 2026 (Seat Reservation) - Evening Class

$50

with Mike Freeman

Calendar Sep 21, 2026 at 6 pm

Evening Class lecture meets 6:00pm - 10:00pm Mondays and Wednesdays.  

The EMS Education Program is taking applications and seat reservations for the Fall 2026 Cohort.  Tuition is $6,999. The 14-month program begins September 2026 - with required pre-requisites starting in August. 

Classes will be offered in a variable format to meet the needs of the student. This includes a hybrid format of live online, online coursework and in person face-to-face. All labs and clinical rotations are completed face-to-face. Labs will be every Monday or Wednesday 1:00pm - 5:00pm. An additional weekly lab may be added based on enrollment. Classes and labs will be held at the Wheeling Campus, 1704 Market Street Wheeling, WV 26003.  

Prerequisites include the current West Virginia, Ohio or National Registry EMT Certificate.  All students are required to complete a Paramedic Entry Assessment Exam and have an interview with Paramedic Program Staff.  

Additionally, Anatomy and Physiology (A&P) is required.   This is a separate course offered through WVNCC here. (course begins on August 3, 2026).   If you have already had this course or an equivalent, please contact Mike Freeman, Program Director (information below) prior to August 1, 2026 to see if you have met this requirement.

You can reserve your seat in the class with a $50 deposit.You must have all financial aid or a qualified payment plan in place by September 15, 2026. 

See details about available financial assistance here and contact the Financial Aid office at 304-214-8846 with questions. (PLEASE DO THIS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE). 

For more information on the program, please contact Mr. Mike Freeman at mfreeman@wvncc.edu or call 304-214-8980 for assistance.

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

 

 

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Certified Nurse Assistant - Wheeling Campus (seat reservation)

$25

with Kyla U'Ren

Calendar Sep 25, 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.

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.

Schedule:

MANDATORY Orientation day:  Friday, September 25, 2026 (5pm - 7pm) 

Classroom and lab (Sept. 28 - Oct. 28, 2026):

  • Mondays - Thursdays: 5:00pm - 9:30pm
  • (no class Oct. 8, 12, 13)

Clinicals:  (Nov. 3 - Nov 21, 2026)    

  • Clinical Orientation: Tuesday, Nov 3,2026 (8:00am - 11:00am)
  • Tuesdays - Thursdays: 5:00pm - 9:30pm
  • Saturdays:   8:00am - 4:30pm (30 min. lunch)
  • There may be class on Tuesday, Nov, 24, 2026

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 .

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.  

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 Oct 24, 2026 at 9 am, 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 $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 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

EKG Technician - Wheeling Campus

$25

with Amanda Logston

Calendar Nov 4, 2026 at 10 am

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 acquaintances 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

Phlebotomy Technician - Wheeling Campus

$25

with Amanda Logston

Calendar Nov 11, 2026 at 4 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 $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 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





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