Meet Medical Assisting Graduate Jacalyn Maine Before enrolling at WVJC Online, Jacalyn Maine had previously attended another college but did not complete her studies there. Balancing her classes with a demanding work schedule proved too difficult, leading her to put her education on hold. Jacalyn worked as a secretary at a body shop for four … Read more
In the WVJC Charleston campus medical assisting lab, Program Director Chelsea Abbott works with her class on subcutaneous injections. Hands-on learning is an integral part of the Clinical Medical Assistant program at WVJC. As you can see here, smaller classroom sizes allow instructors to take a more one-on-one student approach, answering questions and giving the … Read more
West Virginia Junior College provides students with access to accelerated, hands-on training. Students enjoy lab time in smaller classes and more one-on-one time with the instructor. Chelsea, the Clinical Medical Assisting Director at WVJC, is showing her class, through demonstration, how to perform venipuncture with a butterfly needle. This guidance and class structure helps prepare … Read more
Hands-On Lab – Hand Washing Join WVJC medical assisting students as they participate in hands-on labs, gaining the essential skills for their future careers! In our program, students engage in practical labs where they learn and practice procedures with their peers under the guidance of experienced instructors. This hands-on training is crucial for mastering the … Read more
Meet WVJC Online Pharmacy Technician Graduate Elizabeth Lowther Elizabeth Lowther is a recent WVJC Online Pharmacy Technician program graduate, marking a significant milestone in her evolving career in the medical field. Initially, Elizabeth had graduated from the Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) program at WVJC. However, shortly after her graduation, the COVID-19 pandemic shut down many … Read more
Hands-On Skills – Measuring Oxygen Saturation West Virginia Junior College’s accelerated associate degree in Clinical Medical Assistant program provides valuable in-lab, hands-on training to our students. Watch as student Alexia demonstrates how to measure oxygen saturation using a pulse oximeter. Medical assisting students at WVJC enjoy smaller classes, one-on-one instructional opportunities, and hands-on learning. They … Read more
Watch as medical assisting student Chasity Bailey discusses her favorite parts of WVJC. Taking the 18-month Clinical Medical Assistant program associate degree route, Chasity enjoys her one-on-one time in the classroom and the attentiveness of a small classroom environment. The hands-on learning environments at WVJC allow students to learn by doing before getting started in … Read more
Students enrolled in the Clinical Medical Assistant program at West Virginia Junior College participate in clinical sessions held at the medical assisting lab on the Morgantown campus. Many of the jobs our students are hired for will have specialized training. This lab is designed to teach our students how to prepare and make a cast! … Read more
WVJC Medical Assisting Program Director Chelsea walks her lab class through one of the proper sterilization wrapping options in this demonstration. Medical Assisting is offered in 9, 12, and 18-month program options at the Charleston campus. Small class settings with hands-on learning provide students the opportunity to ask questions directly to the instructor as well … Read more
Our Student Success Story of the Month, Breanna Lepka Embarking on the path of higher education is a significant milestone in anyone’s life. For Breanna Lepka, a devoted stay-at-home mom for nine years, this transition was more than just a change—it was a transformative experience that redefined her aspirations. The choice to enroll at West … Read more
