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
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
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
At West Virginia Junior College, we know that every student is unique and deserves an educational experience that meets their individual needs. That’s why we have created a learning environment that works for students, regardless of their unique situation. WVJC offers a different educational approach, allowing students to balance their families and work schedules with … Read more
October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and WVJC took this time to educate its students on the importance of understanding this disease. As future healthcare professionals, it is critical that our medical assisting students learn about the prevention, examination, treatment, and surgical recovery process of breast cancer. Carrie Friend, the Medical Externship Coordinator, spent an … Read more
Renee Savage – Clinical Medical Assistant Graduate Highlight WVJC Online was Renee Savage’s first college experience. Before starting the Clinical Medical Assistant degree program, she worked as a CNA at a nursing home. She needed the flexibility that WVJC Online offers because she had other responsibilities in life, as many students do. Renee wants to … Read more
Mckenzie Fleming – Clinical Medical Assistant Graduate McKenzie Fleming graduated from the WVJC Clinical Medical Assistant program. Before enrolling at West Virginia Junior College, Mckenzie was caring for her daughter and living with her parents. She chose WVJC because her sister, Elizabeth, was an alumnus. Mckenzie took this opportunity to grow and pursue a career … Read more
WVJC offers Medical Assisting students a pathway to nursing school. Spending 12 months in the accelerated Clinical Medical Assistant program to help prepare students for the Nursing program. Learning medical skills in a hands-on environment is the key to their success. Micah and Joey, two current WVJC students, discuss their experiences with the medical assistant … Read more
Creating a lasting relationship with our externship sites is essential to provide our students with a quality hands-on experience. At Regional Eye Associates, our Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) students, Medical Office Administration (MOA) students, and Medical Coding (MC) students receive just that and more. According to their website, Regional Eye Associates is dedicated to “enhancing … Read more
Before enrolling at WVJC Online, Cortney Raynor worked as a video operations manager as a wife and a mom to two young girls. Cortney had previously graduated from a four-year university with a degree in communication and media arts. She had a great time and great memories from her experiences at this university, but she … Read more
