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 EMS Education Program is taking applications and seat reservations for the Fall 2024 Cohort. The 14-month program will begin August 2024. Tuition is $5,999. Classes will be offered in a variable format to meet the needs of the first responder community. 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. Lab will be every Wednesday 1p - 5p.  Classes will be held at the Wheeling Campus, 1704 Market Street Wheeling, WV 26003.

Prerequisites include a current WVOEMS or NREMT EMT certificate, available through WVNCC Career Development.  All students are required to complete a Paramedic Entry Assessment Exam and have an interview with Paramedic Program Staff.  

You can reserve your seat in the class with a $50 deposit.  Contact us to discuss the financial aid options and payment plan options for the remainder of the tuition. 

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. 

For more information on the program, please contact Ms. Linda Steele lsteele@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.

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The EMS Education Program is taking applications and seat reservations for the Fall 2024 Cohort. The 14-month program will begin in August 2024. Tuition is $5,999. Classes will be offered in a variable format to meet the needs of the first responder community. 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. Classes will be held at the Wheeling Campus, 1704 Market Street Wheeling, WV 26003.

Prerequisites include a current WVOEMS or NREMT EMT certificate, available through WVNCC Career Development.  All students are required to complete a Paramedic Entry Assessment Exam and have an interview with Paramedic Program Staff.  

You can reserve your seat in the class with a $50 deposit. Contact us to discuss the financial aid options and payment plan options for the remainder of the tuition. 

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.

For more information on the program, please contact Ms. Linda Steele lsteele@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.

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Classes will be held on Mondays and Tuesdays from 8:00am - 4:30pm.   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, books and one certification exam are included with tuition. There is also additional funding for those who qualify. For any questions please 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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There is a $25 seat reservation that is refundable if you are qualified for financial aid. Total cost of the program is $1,999. Once 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.

We will have 10 spots available for this class.  Classroom and lab time will be Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 8:00am - 4:30pm. 

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 Weirton Geriatric.   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 certification test costs are included with the class. For any questions please contact Karri Mulhern - kmulhern@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.

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This course is designed to instruct students on how to protect themselves and their patients while on the job.  It promotes a culture of safety and helps reduce the number of on-the-job fatalities and injuries.  EMS Safety is the only national, comprehensive safety course for EMS practitioners.

This class will meet on 9/4/2024 and 9/18/2024 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm. 

This course is designed to instruct students on how to protect themselves and their patients while on the job.  It promotes a culture of safety and helps reduce the number of on-the-job fatalities and injuries.  EMS Safety is the only national, comprehensive safety course for EMS practitioners.

This class will meet on 9/5/2024 and 9/19/2024 from 6:00pm - 10:00pm. 

This course is designed to prepare students for a Pharmacy Technician certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

Subjects will include patient and medication safety procedure, filling orders, procurement, billing, reimbursement, and inventory management, pharmacy technology and informatics database software, and the roles and responsibilities of working in retail, call centers, hospitals and pharmacies.

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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