Participants will understand medical billing, coding, terminology, customer service and intro to vital signs used in a health care environment. The main focus is learning the content and format of medical billing, medical coding, medical terminology, vital signs, and customer service used in physician's offices, hospitals, clinics and hospital ancillary and support facilities.

Practical introduction to blueprint reading. Discussion and hands on practice of: plan set, zone plans, plot plans, plat plans, architectural styles, floor plans, exterior elevations, interior elevations and roof styles.

This 10-week course will focus on hands-on learning, important skills and filling the gap. Topics covered are: aluminum welding safety, equipment setup, stringer welds, aluminum step welding in all positions, and basic blueprint reading.

A practical introduction to the field of dental assisting. This 90-hour course familiarizes the student with all areas of pre-clinical dental assisting and provides training in the professional skills required to function as an assistant in the dental practice.

This 133-hour program (94.5 hours of classroom learning and 38.5 hours of clinical practice) prepares professionals to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. This program prepares students to sit for the National Phlebotomy exam.

Practical introduction to Beginner Beekeeping. Discusses the colony and its organization, beekeeping equipment, starting the bees, colony management, managing maladies, honey production and processing, pollination, handling beeswax and pollen trapping.

In Excel Essentials, participants will create worksheets and workbooks and learn how to format and navigate in worksheets and workbooks.

Participants will receive an introduction to crime scene investigation, including fingerprinting, evidence processing, identifying blood evidence, crime scene reconstruction, impression & tool mark collection, criminal profiling and court procedures, and documentation procedures (photos, mapping, report writing, etc.)

Course topics will include: ABCs of employment law; role of the leader; communication effectiveness; teamwork and collaboration; engaging, motivating and coaching others; embracing and managing change; managing performance and development; managing different personalities and understanding people; having difficult conversations and managing conflict.

The course will cover reasonable suspicion in a Human Resources setting. Sample topics include: dangers of workplace impairment caused by substance abuse, defining components of a standard drug and alcohol policy and common testing methodology, executing the 5-step reasonable suspicion process.

Instructional content includes: ABC's of employment law; maintaining a union-free environment; role of the leader; managing different personalities/understanding people; motivating and engaging; teamwork and collaboration; communication effectiveness; managing performance and development; coaching for commitment; difficult conversations/managing conflict; embracing and managing change.

Instructional content includes: understanding people; communication; change; conflict and stress; team performance (engagement and accountability).

Corporate College will offer 5 total topics in the course: consultative selling; advanced account management; workplace communication; leadership & people management; personal finance training.

Participants will learn about Excel Essentials, including: creating worksheets and workbooks; how to format and navigate worksheets and workbooks; managing data cells and ranges; creating tables, charts and objects; and performing operations with formulas and functions.

The technology sector pre-employment onboarding training will teach participants: customer service, initiative, problem solving, communications, soft skills, and ticketing systems.

Participants will learn: legal considerations for interviews, controlling bias in language and judgement, how to implement the STAR technique, and best practices in interviewing and hiring practices.

Instructional content will include: Emotional Intelligence/Building Self Awareness and Investing in Relationships; The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People/Organizational Skills and Time Management; Engaging and Retaining Talent/Inspiring and Motivating Teams; Addressing Performance and Crucial Conversations/Handling Difficult People and Situations; and Building Your Professional Brand/Presentation Skills.

Instructional content will include: goal setting, risk assessment and management, business succession planning, conflict resolution, creative problem solving, critical thinking, developing corporate behavior, and developing new managers.

This class is designed for the layperson with no medical experience. Students will be instructed on First Aid for all victim types; choking relief will also be covered. Also includes infant CPR and AED equipment use.

Instructional content includes: basic English phrases, email and meeting etiquettes, Appalachian culture and slang.

This Heartsaver class is designed for those with no medical experience and includes AED equipment use.

This course is designed to take an individual that has little to no experience in residential heating and cooling and give them the necessary knowledge and ability to take a job and understand the basic fundamentals of the install as well as the service and maintenance of a system.

Safety topics include all OSHA General Industry requirements. Course includes an introduction to the major environmental regulations affecting process industries. Successful completion will result in regulatory compliance for employee and site.

Shainin LLC training programs consist of three major elements: classroom training, coaching to complete projects and certification. The Technician class will be a combination of lectures and actual hands on workshop. Classroom learning includes the basic tools, and then using their knowledge with hands on experiments simulating the manufacturing environment. It will expose technicians, lead people and maintenance personnel to structured problem solving. They will have a foundation of knowing how to address problems with the Red X tool set.

This course will focus on building the appropriate skills and knowledge needed to become MIG and Stick welding certified through classroom knowledge attainment as well as hands-on in the WVU Parkersburg Applied Technology Center welding lab.

Instructional content will include the basics of Stick Welding and a certification test.

Students who complete the program will be prepared for entry-level positions in the automotive industry as an automotive technician in dealerships, independent repair facilities and other similar establishments.

Participants will receive instructional training for forklift safety.

Participants will learn how to train others on forklift safety.

Completion of this short-term program will prepare students to work in a manufacturing environment. Participants will learn the fundamental skills of working as production operators, including how to handle, measure and inspect material. Students will learn how to operate the equipment and tools needed to complete production tasks safely and accurately.

Participants will learn the basics of electric motors, basic VFD, basics of Photo Cells, how relay controls work, electrical troubleshooting basics common in motors and how to engage best practices in motor safety and DC motor operation.

Course instructional content includes: safety, equipment, welding terms and definitions, welding positions, striking and controlling the arc, pad welding in flat position with E6010 and E7018, fillet welds and t-joint welds in all positions, and bevel plate welds with and without backing in all positions.

Students will study the techniques of hydroponics and aquaponics, both involve the production of plants using water intensive systems. Hydroponic and aquaponic technology enhances the potential to grow food in small spaces, under any environmental condition. Instead of growing a plant in soil, the plant is fed a calculated diet of nutrients by circulating water beneath them.

Participants will learn to determine what products or services to market based on the needs of local businesses. Figure the costs of purchasing or leasing land for an agribusiness start-up as well as determine what structures are needed. Include the costs of any equipment necessary in the operations the agribusiness.

BQA does more than just help beef producers capture more value from their market cattle: BQA also reflects a positive public image and instills consumer confidence in the beef industry. When producers implement the best management practices of a BQA program, they assure their market steers, heifers, cows and bulls are the best they can be.

Determine what products or services to sell. Develop an agribusiness marketing plan that clearly identifies you and the agribusiness. Create a brand and/or logo. Outline a business plan that allows projection of the profits intended to make over a number of years; including expenses from supplies, licenses, insurance, employees and other operating costs.

Students will be studying one of the fastest growing trends for small and beginning farmers; backyard poultry. Poultry offers a small-scale livestock enterprise without requiring large amounts of capital, land, time or equipment. Topics to be covered include: types of poultry, pullet management, nutrition, bird purchasing, coop plans, clock biosecurity, disease/infection control, poultry processing, selling poultry and egg processing and packaging.

The turf management program will prepare students to be proficient in soil fertility, turf grass management, irrigation, landscape plants, landscape construction, plant disease and insect control, horticultural mechanics, lawn care and golf industries and horticultural management.

Students will learn about sheep and goat selection, profitability, health, nutrition, facilities and fences, predator control and marketing.

Choosing the right irrigation technology, equipment and practices are key to maximizing your farm's revenue. Educating yourself and your coworkers can help you and your team make the right decisions.

This course serves as the next step to beginner beekeeping. Students will learn to keep colonies healthy and productive year after year, expand the amount, quality and type of bee products and services produced, learn about beekeeping business opportunities and gain a deep understanding of honey bees as a living organism.

Bovine artificial insemination will consist of classroom instruction on proper methods, approaches, safety and overview of AI procedures. During the lab portion the students will experience servicing multiple cows. The instructor emphasizes the importance of practice as much as possible during the training.

IPM is an ecosystem-based strategy that focuses on long-term prevention of pests or their damage through a combination of techniques such as biological control, habitat manipulation, modification of cultural practices, and use of resistant varieties. Pesticides are used only after monitoring indicates they are needed according to established guidelines, and treatments are made with the goal of removing only the targeted organism.

Soil health is defined as the continued capacity of soil to function as a vial living ecosystem that sustains plants, animals, and humans. Healthy soil gives us clean air and water, bountiful crops and forests, productive grazing lands, diverse wildlife and beautiful landscapes.

Sixteen segments of class/laboratory training: beef quality assurance; bovine artificial insemination; herb production; tractor operations; beef & swine meat cutting; honey production; maple syrup production; agriculture drone technologies; hydroponics & aquaponics; greenhouse production; equine essentials; equine facility management & riding; equine first aid & hoof care; integrated pest management (IPM) in commercial crop production; agritourism; and floriculture.

This course will focus on building the appropriate skills and knowledge needed to become MIG and Stick welding certified through classroom knowledge attainment as well as hands-on in the WVU Parkersburg Applied Technology Center (ATC) welding lab. Students will learn how to become MIG and Stick welding certified and will take the American Welding Society (AWS) national exam at the end of the program. During the four-week break in the program, students will be able to practice at the ATC building on campus to continue sharpening their skills.

Tractors are an essential piece of equipment for performing agricultural tasks. In this course, participants will develop knowledge of the operations, maintenance and safety practices of a tractor. Hands-on training will be provided to demonstrate attachment and detachment of tractor implements necessary to complete work on a farm, hydraulic hook-up methods and how to properly store farm equipment for winter.

This course explores ways to do more with less in order to handle the scarcity of resources and increasing demand. What we grow, how we grow and how we manage our gardens are important factors we must consider in an effort to be more sustainable.

This course explores the different aspects of herb production, including different types, uses and the time frame for growing herbs, as well as how to preserve them.

Fall is the crucial time of year for ensuring your bees are strong and healthy going into winter. This course will teach you how to successfully winter your honey bee colonies and is great for beekeepers of all skill levels.

Beef and swine meat cutting is the process of cutting, boning and portioning large cuts of meat to menu specifications.

The fundamental steps for making pure maple syrup are basically the same as they were hundreds of years ago. In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of collecting sap from maple trees while also learning processing techniques for syrup.

Utilizing drones can play a vital role in improving the production and efficiency in the agricultural arena. Drone applications to agriculture include, but are not limited to: mapping, surveying, monitoring, planting, crop dusting, and spraying. They can increase yields, save time and money, and assist with animal and crop monitoring, planning and management.

Students will be studying the technique of growing plants using a water-based nutrient solution rather than soil, and can include an aggregate substrate or growing media such as vermiculite, coconut coir or perlite. Hydroponic production systems are used by small farmers, hobbyists and commercial enterprises. This class will provide students with the basic knowledge and skills to establish their own hydroponic systems.

Students will be studying the technique of growing plants and fish in a recirculating system. Aquaponics is a food production system in which fish are raised in tanks of water where plants are also grown, so that the waste from the fish provides food for the plants and the plants keep the water clean.

High tunnels and greenhouses provide ample opportunities for producers to extend their growing. In this course, students will be provided with new, up-to-date information in greenhouse and high tunnel production. This class can provide guidance to aspiring producers and existing producers.

Participants will gain an understanding of equestrian fundamentals including the anatomy of horses and how to be around them safely as well as about what equipment to use when riding horses and how to properly tack-up a horse and go over groundwork exercises.

Equine facility management is integral to not only the ownership of horses but also their care. Students will learn how to properly maintain the barn and stall(s) horses are kept in as well as how to adjust to the changing seasons and weather. Students will also learn the basic mechanics of riding horses and how to be safe while doing so.

Equine first aid and hoof care discusses common equine emergency situations, addresses how to respond appropriately and covers the necessary supplies to have available. Trailer safety is also discussed. Students will learn the science of the equine hoof and lower limb, as well as the newest and safest techniques for shoeing horses and how to solve hoof-related issues.

Students will learn proper cattle management practices used in today's agriculture. Topics range from how to identify issues in your herd, day-to-day care, herd/genetic selection, and livestock nutrition.

Participants will learn how to successfully manage honey bee colonies to produce honey, how to harvest honey from the colonies and how to prepare honey for sale for further processing.

Agritourism is a form of commercial enterprise that links agricultural production and/or processing with tourism to attract visitors onto a farm, ranch or other agricultural business for the purposes of entertaining or educating the visitors while generating income for the farm, ranch or business owner.

Floriculture is a branch of horticulture addressing flower and ornamental plant cultivation and propagation of flowering plants for gardens, greenhouses, nurseries and landscapes comprising the floral industry. Floriculture crops include bedding plants, houseplants, flowering gardens, potted plants, cut cultivated greens and cut flowers.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in commercial crop production will give the student a better understanding of how to deal with pest, diseases and weed management, while utilizing new technologies and IPM practices.

Greenhouses provide ample opportunities for producers to extend their growing. The interior of a greenhouse exposed to sunlight is significantly warmer than the external temperature, protecting its plants from extreme conditions. In this course, students will be provided with new, up-to-date information in greenhouse production. This class can provide guidance to aspiring producers and existing producers.

Instructional content will include: Introduction to 3D printing; components & functions of most common types of 3D printers; building a 3D printer; exploring the 3D printing slicer, Cura and settings for common materials; 3D printing troubleshooting and where 3D printing may be used in various fields.

Open to all ages, this will introduce you to the fun and usefulness of 3D printers. You will be able to navigate the most common type of printer, learn the processes in finding, creating and printing your projects, and how to troubleshoot and solve common problems. By the end of the class, you will get to take home a cool 3D-printed trinket and will also receive 3D printer certification valid at our campus maker space (Entrepreneur Center) valued at $15.

This course will cover foundation, measure, define and control of Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma.

This course will cover: foundation, measure, define, analyze, improve and control of Green Belt Lean Six Sigma.

This 75-hour course includes showing/internship experience. The training explores active listening, cultural competency, appropriate self-disclosure, ethics, certification testing and other important skills essential to achieving the Peer Recovery Support Specialist certification through the West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction and Prevention Professionals (WVCBAPP). The services a Peer Recovery Support Specialist offers can effectively extend the reach of treatment beyond the clinical setting into the everyday environment of those seeking a successful, sustained recovery process.

Teens will learn about use of PPE, taking vitals, taking care of a patient, wheelchair and crutch safety, how to start an IV and check blood sugar. They will also learn about different occupations in the medical field.

Community Health Workers (CHWs) aim to help reduce inequities. They increase understanding among health professionals about the effects of social determinants to health on patients' lives and their care, and also support individuals and communities in addressing those determinants. Community Health Workers increase health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support and advocacy.

Entry-level course designed to meet the WV State requirements to prepare a nursing assistant to work in a hospital or long-term care facility and sit for the state's certification examination to be a Certified Nursing Assistant. Areas of study include: medical ethics, infection control, communication, patient rights, vital signs, activities of daily living, patient care, restorative care, death and dying, and the aging process. This course includes 65 hours of classroom instruction/lab hours and 55 hours of clinical instruction for a total of 120 NATCEP hours.

This 225-hour program (125 hours of classroom learning and 100 hours of clinical practice) will train participants in: taking patient vital signs, assisting providers with exams and procedures, administering injections or medications, performing EKG, phlebotomy and other essential laboratory procedures, checking patients in/out upon arrival/departure, answering phone calls and questions, and updating/maintaining electronic health records (EHR).

This professional learning and pedagogy training, developed collaboratively between WVU Parkersburg Education Faculty and the WV Department of Education (WVDE), equips educators with essential strategies for success in today's classrooms. Participants will learn to recognize and respond to youth mental health challenges using the Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) framework, apply trauma-informed and restorative classroom management techniques and design flexible, inclusive learning spaces. The course also emphasizes differentiated instruction, effective team-building and the integration of cooperative learning structures into lesson planning. Through hands-on activities, collaborative projects and scenario-based practice, educators will build skills in student engagement, classroom leadership and professional collaboration. Each participant will receive a Teaching Toolkit at the conclusion of the course, containing resources and materials to support continued implementation in their classrooms.

Students will learn how to properly care for the hands and feet of their patrons through manicuring and pedicuring in a hygienic and professional manner. Upon completion of this program, students will be fully prepared to become a licensed nail technician in the state of West Virginia. The students will complete the required 400 hours by the state of West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists.

This course will prepare students to sit for an pass the state driving exam through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Students will be encouraged to think about their own discourse practices as well as deliberative processes that can be used in community settings. Topics will include active listening, conscientious responding, and deliberative processes. Students will enhance their critical thinking and communication skills by analyzing examples of discourse and reflecting on their own behaviors. Demonstrating respect for others and working alongside others using best practices for conscientious discourse can be incredibly beneficial for our interpersonal relationships and the common good.

The media literacy course will engage students with understanding media in a deeper, more nuanced way. Topics will include a consideration of context and bias, information about fact-checking and lateral reading, persuasive techniques used in media, and AI's role in the current information landscape. Students will enhance their critical thinking skills by analyzing content and identifying best practices for sharing and creating media. Locating and identifying credible information, as well as creating informed media, are critical skills in today's world that can be applied in a wide variety of fields.

This course serves as a practical introduction to Train the Trainer, by discussing and hands on practice of understanding training and facilitation, gathering materials, creating lesson plans, choosing activities, preparing for the workshop, getting off on the right foot, delivery tips and tricks, keeping it interactive, dealing with difficult participants, and tackling tough topics.