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Samantha Brown – Graduate Highlight

Meet Pharmacy Technician Graduate Samantha Brown! Before joining WVJC Online, Samantha Brown began attending a small community college right after high school completing her general studies. Samantha found herself and her daughter Scarlet at a crossroads in life. Samantha decided it was time to put herself and her daughter first and began researching programs at … 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

How To Write A Research Paper

Research papers are a common part of the curriculum when pursuing higher education. However, they can still seem intimidating for some students. Luckily, WVJC offers resources to help you understand how to write a strong research paper that meets your assignment requirements and helps you learn and retain information.  Want to learn the important aspects … Read more

Jenny Matthey – Student Highlight

Meet Medical Assisting Student Jenny Matthey!  Jenny Matthey started her college journey at West Virginia Junior College in Bridgeport. Due to family reasons, she had to drop out of the program, and her determination to become a clinical medical assistant drove her to come back and finish her degree with WVJC Online. The faculty and … Read more

Online Cybersecurity – Program Highlight

Do you find yourself being the go-to person for fixing technical problems, or do you get excited when a new tech development occurs? If this sounds like you, then a career in cybersecurity may be right for you! Technology affects every aspect of daily life, so cybersecurity professionals play a crucial role in keeping organizations … Read more

What’s The Difference? Medical Assisting Degree vs. Diploma

What is the difference between a Degree vs. Diploma Have you decided to pursue a career in healthcare as a medical assistant, where you can directly impact a patient’s care? WVJC has options to help you decide what type of medical assisting training program best suits your individual needs. Students at WVJC have the opportunity … Read more

Online Pharmacy Technician – Program Highlight

Updated Content 04/15/2024 Have you considered a healthcare career that allows you to help people and make an impact behind the scenes? You may need a career that offers stability, advancement opportunities, and job satisfaction while challenging you. If this sounds like you, a career as a pharmacy technician may be a good fit for … Read more

Online Medical Coding – Program Highlight

Updated on 10/24/23 West Virginia Junior College offers an online Medical Coding degree program that prepares graduates for a career in healthcare. In addition, to meet the increasing medical needs of an aging population, insurance companies continually update their claim processing procedures, creating more opportunities for medical coding professionals. What is a medical coder? Medical coders … Read more

Victoria Tichinel – Graduate Highlight

Meet Medical Office Administration Graduate Victoria Tichinel! Before enrolling at WVJC Online, Victoria Tichinel had enrolled at an online institution to pursue a four-year degree. She enrolled shortly after high school but did not have the best experience. After that, she began working. “Prior to attending WVJC Online, I was working in manufacturing. While I … Read more

Why You Should Choose An Accelerated Training Program

Have you been considering furthering your education? Perhaps you’ve been looking for a training program that allows you to balance family, work, and college. Or you want to avoid spending four to six years at a traditional school taking classes you won’t need in your career. If this sounds like you, attending one of WVJC’s … Read more