Welcome to this week’s vlog from WVJC Online’s Pharmacy Technician Program! In this vlog, Pharmacy Technician Program Director Jamie McGuire takes center stage to guide students through one of the most critical aspects of pharmacy safety: the proper technique for uncapping and recapping a needle without risking accidental needlestick injuries. Safety is Essential! As future … Read more
Recently, West Virginia Junior College (WVJC) has started assisting others around West Virginia in continuing education training for nurses so others can access the same high-quality education as our Nursing programs provide. WVJC’s Director of Simulation Education in Nursing, Brian Harris, heads this training. Brian also oversees WVJC’s Mobile Nursing Lab fleet, where students in … Read more
West Virginia Junior College (WVJC) is delighted to announce that Dr. Aaron Settle has been selected as our “Educator of the Year!” This prestigious award honors a team member who demonstrates a significant commitment to student success and makes a meaningful impact on their academic journey. Dr. Settle’s dedication, expertise, and passion for teaching have … Read more
April 7th, 2025, was World Health Day! Each year, World Health Day is celebrated on the seventh of April. This special day represents the kickoff of a year-long campaign to raise awareness and bring about improvements to a specific sector of the healthcare system. This year’s theme is Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures, which focuses on … Read more
When Is National Caregivers Day? National Caregivers Day is celebrated on the third Friday of February each year; this year’s appreciation day is held on February 21st, 2025. This recognition day is an opportunity for caregivers to be appreciated for their dedication and hard work. Caregivers are committed to helping their patients get the necessary … Read more
Rolling admission at WVJC offers a distinctive, student-focused approach. Unlike the rigid deadlines found at many other institutions, this process enables prospective students to submit their applications for review and acceptance into a program whenever they choose. This admission model, designed with your unique needs in mind, provides some flexibility, allowing you to start your … Read more
Meet Medical Assisting Student Alexandra Sisler Alexandra Sisler’s journey through higher education has been anything but conventional, filled with both rewarding experiences and challenging life decisions. Five years ago, she enrolled at West Virginia Junior College with high hopes and excitement about her future. Her initial experience at WVJC was positive. She enjoyed her classes … Read more
Watch as Clinical Medical Assistant Program Director Chelsea Abbott helps guide her students through a difficult blood draw. Deep veins can create difficulties in the process of taking blood. Hands-on learning is vital to the success of WVJC students. The accelerated programs we provide allow students to get into the lab classroom quickly and learn … Read more
Medical assisting students at West Virginia Junior College learn how to remove surgical sutures. Program Director Chelsea demonstrates and discusses proper techniques with her class. Smaller class environments and hands-on learning give students the experience they need to be successful in their field. Watch this demonstration from our Medical Assisting Lab now! At West Virginia … Read more
Kylie and Shaylee demonstrate a blood glucose test in the medical assisting lab at West Virginia Junior College’s Charleston campus. Hands-on training allows students to put their skills to work before entering the field and starting their careers. To tour the lab and meet the WVJC family, contact an admissions team member today and request … Read more
