The following classes will be taught at New River Community and Technical College Lee Street Campus for recertification. These re-cert classes are free and no charge as part of our commitment to EMS education and support of area squads. Hopefully these classes help both paid and volunteer staff get continuing education in a quick and easy couple of days. These classes will be logged in CIS. Recipients will have credit applied for recertification upon completion. Those wishing to have the re-certification classes just need to show up to the Lee Street Campus at the times as indicated below.
Wednesday, November 18th, 2015 17:30-22:00 (Lee Street) MCI 1 and 2.
Friday, November 20th, 2015 – 10:00-22:00 (Lee Street) Preparatory, Airway Management, OB/Infants, Pharmacology, Documentation, and Trauma.
Friday, December 4th, 2015 10:00-22:00 (Lee Street) Geriatrics, Medical/Behavioral, Patient Assessment.
The full EMT-B class (National Registry of EMTs) will start Friday, January 22nd, 2016 at 10:00am at Pocahontas Memorial Hospital’s Training Center (Annex) and conclude around the end of May. Classes will be Fridays for 8 hours a day. This class will be a Workforce WV class, financial aid is available to those who qualify. The cost of the class is $350.00 and includes the cost of the books. Students will have to pay for physicals, background check, and drug tests prior to completion of the class. This class is open to those age 16 and above. To register for this class contact Gloria Kincaid via email at gkincaid.newriver.edu or by phone at 304-661-6375.