West Virginia ACLS certification online

This page explains the ACLS certification process in West Virginia, including accreditation with its different government agencies and how to complete your certification online or in-person.

Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS/PALS/BLS courses

The official place to buy Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS, PALS, and BLS courses is this acls.net website.

Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS/PALS/BLS courses are accepted in West Virginia through the following accreditation bodies and agencies:

West Virginia RN Board for nurses accepts our ANCC COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
West Virginia Board of Medicine for physicians accepts our AMA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
West Virginia Board of Dental Examiners for dental professionals accepts our AMA COURSES, ADA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
West Virginia Dept. of Health & Human Resources Division of Early Care and Education for child care providers accepts our CPR because our course satisfies their rules.
West Virginia Board of Pharmacy for pharmacists accepts our ACPE COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
for body artists accepts our BBP, CPR because they specifically reviewed and approved the course .
West Virginia Bureau for Medical Services for Home and Community-Based Services IDDW providers accepts our CPR, First Aid because they specifically reviewed and approved the course .
West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services for providers serving Aged and Disabled Waiver participants and/or Personal Care Program Services accepts our CPR, First Aid because they specifically reviewed and approved the course .

West Virginia medical statistics

We have compiled a list of medical facts that are specific to West Virginia below. All of these stats would be useful for those interested in PALS, BLS, and ACLS certification in West Virginia.

West Virginia Medical Statistics

How is West Virginia unique?

West Virginia is worse than the regional average in almost every cardiovascular health category. The people of West Virginia can expect to live for about 75 years, one of the lowest life expectancy states in the country.

West Virginia also has the highest rate of heart disease in the Southeastern Region of the United States. In fact, it is second only to the state of Arizona in this category. The percentage of adults with heart disease is 6%.West Virginians are also the most likely people to smoke in the nation; 26.8% of the people of West Virginia are smokers. The regional average is 21.29%.

RN license transfer, renewal & continuing ed

Each state needs a competent medical workforce to meet the needs of its citizens. However, the requirements for some health care professions are not the same in each state. That is why it is important to find out what is required of you as a future or current registered nurse before moving across state lines. Contact information is located at the bottom of this page.

Endorsements

Completed application with signed and notarized affidavit.
Application Fee: $100.
Temporary permit: $25 (Good for 180 days).
Verification of license via Nursys or using the Nursing Endorsement Verification Form.
2x2 passport style photograph (sign the front, bottom portion of the photo).

Licenses expire yearly on the 31st of October. You will need to complete an online renewal form or print and mail a renewal form. Submit your completed renewal form with a fee of $75.

Continuing competency

For details on continuing education, click Continuing Education FAQ.

Contact information

West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses
101 Dee Drive, Suite 102
Charleston, WV 25311-1620

Phone: 304-558-3596
Toll-free: 1-877-743-NURS (6877)
Fax: 304-558-3666

Web address: www.wvrnboard.com Email: support@ACLS.netEmail</a

In-person training

	Blended class	Classroom
Format	This is a personalized and adaptive class completed online with a computer. After the class you will schedule with an instructor to complete the hands-on portion of the class.	This is a traditional classroom class with an instructor.
Course completion	Complete the online portion + hands-on skills session with an AHA Instructor.	Contact a Training Center in your area to sign up for an instructor-led class, see above
Time	The online portion of HeartCode BLS can be completed in approximately 1 to 2 hours. Time to complete the hands-on skills session varies around approximately 60 minutes, depending on your experience level.	A full BLS provider course can take 4.5 hours to complete, including skills practice and skills testing.
Completion card	BLS provider course completion card, valid for two years	BLS provider course completion card, valid for two years

Nearby training sites

View our list of training centers and skill testers in WV.

WVPST-Wheeling
1704 Market St. Room 405/ Wheeling, WV BLS ACLS PALS

Jan Care Ambulance Service
117 S Fayette St/ Beckley, WV BLS ACLS PALS

Shirley M. Kimble Training Center at WVU Safety and Health Extension
3604 Collins Ferry Road/ Morgantown, WV BLS ACLS PALS

Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital
800 Garfield Ave/ Parkersburg, WV BLS ACLS PALS

Cabell Huntington Hospital
1340 Hal Greer Blvd Education Department/ Huntington, WV BLS ACLS PALS

Weirton Medical Center
601 Colliers Way/ Weirton, WV BLS ACLS PALS

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Total 21 training sites in WV. Show all.

Pacific Medical Training course acceptance chart.

This list of AHA training centers is original research produced by Pacific Medical Training and is not authorized by any third party. By completing this form you are asking Pacific Medical Training to arrange a course and/or skills testing for you, preferably with this training center.

The American Heart Association name is owned by American Heart Association, Inc. Pacific Medical Training has no affiliation with American Heart Association.