WVJC Students Practice Basic Skills! WVJC presents part 3 of student demonstrations. Watch as medical office administration student Tamika walks us through different scheduling techniques used within the medical field. As part of the associate degree program, students take an effective communications course. Students at WVJC enjoy a hands-on environment daily to grow and enhance … Read more
Meet Nursing Graduate Najela Vallarta! Najela Vallarta graduated from West Virginia Junior College Bridgeport on December 16, 2022, with an associate’s degree in nursing. Prior to attending WVJC, she had just finished doing Molecular Genetics Research for WVU and decided to be a stay home mom/dog mom and concentrate more on her family. Mrs. Vallarta-Mazurik … Read more
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
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
Toy Drive for Children Each Nursing Cohort at West Virginia Junior College completes two community service projects before they graduate from the program. These service projects focus on an underrepresented population in our community. The March nursing cohort graduates recently completed a toy drive for one of their projects. They delivered dozens of gifts to children at … Read more
In recent years, many employers have started shifting toward a more skill-driven hiring method, and the healthcare field is no exception. As a result, many employers have begun requiring their employees to possess basic skills before starting a position, whether a degree or short-term training. West Virginia Junior College’s unique education approach allows our students and … Read more
Medical Assisting Students Practice Hands-On Training! WVJC medical assisting students demonstrate different skills learned during the program. Watch as Jessica, Brittany, and Carrie demonstrate proper techniques used every day in a doctor’s office, hospital, or clinical setting. Jessica explains proper PPE usage, Brittany covers proper handwashing, and Carrie shows proper glove techniques. Students at WVJC … Read more
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
Meet Rodney Wilson, ATI Champion, and Simulation Coordinator! Rodney Wilson is the new ATI Champion and Simulation Coordinator for the WVJC Nursing program. He works with the nursing students by reviewing their progress and formulating plans to succeed for them in our program. Mr. Wilson’s other job is running simulation scenarios on the mannequins in … Read more
Tips To Help You Start The New Year Off Right! We wrapped up 2022 and have moved into the New Year. Make sure to take some time to reflect on the past year. Recognize the things you accomplished, the goals you fell short of, and the people there for you. Going into 2023, make sure … Read more
