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Language: EnglishDescription: Many accidents and injuries can occur in the workplace. Having a workplace first-aid program that includes training workers on how to give Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) minimizes these risks by giving the injured or sick person some basic treatment until professional emergency medical service personnel can arrive. This course IS NOT designed to be a primary or introductory lesson on CPR; rather it is intended to provide refresher training to workers who have already attended a certified CPR training program.Instructor Description: This class is an independent-study course.  Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material.  A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.

  The West Virginia University School of Nursing offers a Faith Community Nursing certificate course for those individuals interested in helping to address the unique needs of faith-based organizations. The professional practice of faith community nursing focuses on the intentional care of the spirit as part of the process of promoting holistic health and preventing or minimizing illness in a faith community.  The nationally recognized faith community nursing course provides 32 continuing education credits for nurses, which is the first step in the nurse’s ability to apply for national certification in faith community nursing through American Nursing Credentialing Center. Registered Nurses can complete the course in as little as two months to gain national recognition as a trained faith community nurse. About the Course: The course will be offered online. The faith community nursing program will be offered in four units of study with 28 total learning modules, including: Spirituality Professionalism Holistic health Community 

Language: EnglishDescription: Many accidents and injuries can occur in the workplace. Having a workplace first-aid program minimizes these risks by giving the injured or sick person some basic treatment until professional emergency medical service personnel can arrive. This course IS NOT designed to be a primary or introductory lesson on first-aid and emergency response; rather it is intended to provide refresher training to workers who have already attended an initial first-aid training program.Instructor Description: This class is an independent-study course.  Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material.  A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.Certification: N/A

The Gerontology Workshop Series allows busy, working professionals, family caregivers, and the general community the opportunity to enhance their knowledge in a variety of online educational workshop modules.  Each of the five modules is designed to give participants an overview of information and practices in care for older adults.  Each module will offer 6 continuing education hours, and participants will earn a proof of completion certificate for each workshop when requirements have been met.  The modules can be taken separately. Each module is approved for 6.0 social work continuing education hours under WVU School of Social Work provider #490051 for WV licensed social workers (licensed social workers from other states, please consult your licensing board).  These courses can also be used to satisfy requirements for the Gerontology Practitioner Certificate offered through WVU School of Social Work, see https://socialwork.wvu.edu/ce/gerontology-practitioner-certificate for more information.   Rural Gerontology: The course is designed to introduce learners to health and social aspects of the rural older adult population in the United States.  The unique challenges as well as opportunities involved in health care and social service delivery within the rural context will be addressed.  Special consideration is given to the influence of culture and aging and health care issues in West Virginia and the Appalachian Region.    By the conclusion of the module, participants will be able to: Articulate the unique issues, needs and strengths of older adults residing in small towns and rural areas Dispel common myths related to aging in rural areas Identify health and social service delivery challenges as well as opportunities in small towns and rural areas Discuss current issues in rural service systems, including nutrition, health care, long-term care, informal and formal caregiving, housing, and transportation  Identify the special challenges faced by minority elders in rural areas Instructor Contact Information Kristina Hash, LICSW, PhD kmhash@mail.wvu.edu Professor and Director, Gerontology Certificate Program David K. Brown Scholar School of Social Work West Virginia University PO Box 6830 29 Beechurst Ave, Rm B-17 Morgantown, WV  26506 phone - (304) 293-8807 fax - (304) 293-5936 Skype - kmhash Web - http://kmhash.wordpress.com Twitter - @kristinahash Computer Requirements Mozilla Firefox (recommended) or Internet Explorer Adobe Acrobat Reader QuickTime Macromedia Flash Player Java (Free software plug-ins are available in the Getting Started area of the course.) Basic computer skills required (i.e. turning on your computer, navigating to websites, etc.  The course is user-friendly but support is available if needed. All Students: Using Internet Explorer (IE) 10? Read info on eCampus Main Page https://ecampus.wvu.edu/   Check our FAQ page for refund and class access information.

Language: EnglishDescription: HIPAA Applying Rules to Privacy is a mini course that provides an understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This course begins by giving an overview of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA") and its purpose. It then gives an overview of Personal Health Information (PHI)and finally discusses and explains the Hitech Act.Instructor Description: Though this course is self-paced, it is supported by a client adviser. Our client advisers are available to answer student questions and monitor student progress to ensure completion of the course. Motivating and encouraging students, the client adviser gives students inspiration to succeed.

Language: EnglishDescription: This course presents information pertaining to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), particularly Titles I & II. The course targets general audiences who seek to better understand HIPAA and how it impacts them personally or how they should comply with HIPAA standards in their day-to-day operations. The goal of this course is to increase the learner’s awareness and understanding of individual rights and responsibilities under HIPAA so they can improve the safeguarding of health information.Instructor Description: This class is an independent-study course.  Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material.  A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.

The purpose of this blended course is to provide the student with basic skills in therapeutic horsemanship, hippotherapy, and equine facilitated mental health activities which include equine facilitated learning and equine facilitative psychotherapy. The online portion of the course is available from April 1 to June 16, 2018 and is asynchronous. This is a non-credit course. Cost is $199 per student.  EAAT is a blended course consisting of both an online and clinic portion. The clinic will be held on June, 17, 2018 from 11am to 5pm at On Eagles’ Wings Therapeutic Horsemanship (371 Opekiska Ridge Rd., Fairmont, WV 26554). Participants will have to sign a release form for the clinic day at the farm. Lunch will be provided the day of the on-site clinic. Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants can earn 2.5 continuing education units (CEUs) or 25 contact hours with this course. Occupational Therapists can earn 24 contact hours with this course.     Course Reviews   “Since the age of four, I have been in love with horses. As a first year in the Speech Pathology master's program, I never in my wildest dreams expected to find a job that incorporates both horses and speech! The Intro To Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies online course helped me learn the basics of hippotherapy and equine assisted therapy in very detail-oriented slides that included news reports and integrated videos and pictures. My favorite part of the course, however, was the lab day at On Eagles' Wings farm. We gave a lesson to an adorable girl with cerebral palsy, and as soon as she was put on top of that horse, you could tell that she felt like she was in charge. The lesson was geared towards stretching activities and mind games. After graduating, I plan to explore my options in the hippotherapy field, thanks to this course! Keep in mind that you don't have to be a speech pathology student for equine assisted therapy and hippotherapy to be relevant to you. Anyone in a rehabilitation or therapy field could find this class beneficial!”    

Language: EnglishDescription: This course is based on current and peer reviewed research that will provide professionals and nonprofessionals alike an easy to use roadmap for improving eating habits. Topics covered will include: exploring genetics, eating attitudes, food and fitness behaviors, and environmental and practical tips for making positive and fun dietary changes! In addition, there will be a focus on achieving and maintaining a healthy productive life for individuals and families at all ages. You will learn to use available resources and tools, including reputable free web-based programs to guide you.Instructor Description: N/ACertification: N/A