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Clinical Medical Assistant

Natasha Anderson – Student Success Story

Learn About Our Student Success Story of the Month, Natasha Anderson Natasha graduated in 2017 with a Specialized Associate’s degree in Clinical Medical Assistant at the Bridgeport campus. She also took online classes through Pierpont Technical and Community College before applying to the Nursing program at WVJC. Natasha will graduate this December with an Associate’s … Read more

Medical Assisting: Blood Pressure Demonstration

How to Perform A Manual Blood Pressure Ms. Leann Cummings, Traditional Medical Programs Director, and two clinical medical assisting students will demonstrate how to perform a manual blood pressure on a patient. The student greets the patient and asks them to provide their name and date of birth. The patient provides their name and date … Read more

Medical Assisting: Clinical Laboratory Procedures

In the Clinical Laboratory Procedures course, students are introduced to urinalysis, phlebotomy, hematology, chemistry, serology, and medical microbiology. They specifically focus on learning about specimen collection, handling, testing, and selected examinations. In this particular session of CLP, WVJC students practiced their phlebotomy skills. Each of the students took turns preparing their materials and retrieving a blood sample from a patient. This … Read more

Clinical Medical Assistant and Medical Office Administration Certification Day

On March 24, 2023, medical assisting and medical office administration students traveled to their nearest campus to sit for their certification exams. This examination day, one of the final requirements of their programs, is an exciting and nerve-wracking day for the students. They arrive and share their concerns and excitement. They discuss their potential job … Read more

Careers vs. Jobs: The Path To Finding Your Passion

Are you ready to make a move from a job you don’t love to a career that provides you with stability and advancement opportunities? WVJC can set you on the path to your new career and help you leave short-term jobs behind. Continue reading to learn how to gain knowledge and skills to change your … Read more

WVJC Heads to the State Capitol

West Virginia Junior College Medical Assisting Director Chelsea Abbott and her medical assisting students were invited to the West Virginia State Capitol to support Go Red Day for the American Heart Association. Our students were excited to showcase their skills learned in lab class out in the field. From taking blood pressure to answering questions, … Read more

5 Steps To Becoming A
Medical Assistant at WVJC

Have you been considering a career in the medical field, where you can both help patients and perform medical office administrative duties? If this sounds like you, enrolling in a medical assisting training program at WVJC may be a good fit for you! At WVJC, students have options regarding the type of training programs they … Read more

Nikki Armstrong – Student Highlight

Meet Medical Assisting Student Nikki Armstrong! Nikki Armstrong started her journey at West Virginia Junior College in August 2021. Nikki chose the Clinical Medical Assistant program, which allows her to obtain her associate’s degree in 18 months. She chose the West Virginia Junior College Morgantown because “I liked the smaller class sizes and the fast-track … Read more

Why You Should Choose WVJC’s
Clinical Medical Assistant Program!

Have you been considering attending a medical assisting training program? Medical assistants are versatile and valuable healthcare team members that help with the daily flow of medical offices. Continue reading to learn more about why choosing one of WVJC’s medical assisting training programs can benefit you and your future career! Program Options As a WVJC … Read more

Real-World Skills Demonstrations Part 1

Watch Students Demonstrate Real-World Skills! In Part one, watch as WVJC medical assisting students demonstrate various real-world skills learned within the program as part of their communications class project. Observe Infinite and Alea show how to perform patient intake and proper height and weight checks for patients. West Virginia Junior College offers students a small … Read more