5202 Substitute School Nurse
This course is offered as the Initial 5202 School Nurse Course and the Renewal 5202 School Nurse Course.  Students will become knowledgeable of the laws and policies that govern schools in West Virginia.  They will learn the necessary steps to obtain their initial and renewal School Nurse Permit, and be provided information about the duties and responsibilities of being a school nurse.

Average of 4 Weeks to Complete  Full Description

Advanced Parish Nurse Workshops

The need for advanced learning opportunities beyond Basic Parish Nurse Preparation has been identified. In order to meet that need, additional modules have been developed and are now offered to serve in a complementary capacity to enhance and provide on-going educational and spiritual support for practicing nurses, and those seeking a greater understanding of faith, health, and wholeness.

Open Enrollment Per Term  Full Description

Basic Parish Nurse Preparation
Parish nursing is a recognized specialty practice that combines professional nursing and health ministry.  Parish nursing emphasizes health and healing within a faith community.  The parish nurse serves the faith community, creates safe and sacred places for healing, and advocates with compassion, mercy, and dignity.

Held Weekly for Term  Full Description

Certified Health Education Specialist Review

This course is an overview of the competencies necessary for being a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), and also of the concepts and skills required for carrying out effective health education programs in a variety of different settings.  Although the emphasis of this course is to prepare students for the CHES Examination, it is also designed as a refresher course for current CHES-accredited individuals.

No Average Time Recorded  Full Description

ICD-10 Medical Coding: Preparation and Instruction for Implementation

This online course and training program covers the recently upgraded diagnostic and procedural medical coding system, and will soon be mandated by the federal government for use in the healthcare industry in insurance processing, reimbursement, and statistical data gathering. This medical coding program will teach students how to prepare for and implement the massive changes to the existing coding system.

Average of 200 hours to Complete  Full Description

Medical Billing and Coding

This course will provide the student with the skill set and expertise needed by prospective health care employers.  Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be prepared for an entry-level position doing medical billing or coding in a medical office setting and will be prepared to sit for the CCA national certification exam.

Average of 240 hours to Complete  Full Description

Medical Transcription

Learn to transcribe medical reports in hospitals, offices or from home with the most popular transcription program in the country for entry-level training. This nationally recognized online course and training program prepares you to start a new career. A medical terminology course is included in the course at no extra cost.

Average of 240 hours to Complete  Full Description

Natural Remedy for Stress and Burnout

The course is intended to bring to life a principle-based model of healthy psychological functioning known as Health Realization/Innate Health.  Participants will recognize how to awaken a healthy, wise, common sense psychological perspective in themselves and in other people, regardless of circumstances.

Average of 8 Weeks to Complete  Full Description

Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program

A nationwide shortage of pharmacists and a growing consumer demand for prescription medications have made pharmacy technicians more important in today’s pharmacy industry. This nationally recognized online course and training program teaches the skills needed to gain employment in either the hospital or retail setting. The objective of this program is to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to qualify for entry-level positions in pharmacies as well as prepare for national certification. The program pairs students with an instructor for one-on-one assistance and includes a forty-hour externship.

Average of 240 hours to Complete  Full Description

Revenue Cycle Management for Healthcare Providers

This online course and training program teaches students the skills necessary to evaluate the performance of revenue-cycle systems and processes.  The course enables students to develop an understanding of the components of the revenue cycle, the best methods for benchmarking performance, and proven methods of improving cash flow.

Average of 12 hours to Complete  Full Description

Treatment of Arrhythmias

West Virginia University Extended Learning and the School of Nursing are offering this course in partnership to licensed Registered Nurses, Paramedics, and Health Care Providers who work with EKG monitors. This course has been offered in the past to traditional on-campus students, but now for the first time it is being offered to non-traditional, adult students.

Average of 4 Weeks to Complete  Full Description