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Chelsea Abbott – Staff Highlight

Check out WVJC Medical Program Director Chelsea Abbott’s VLOG about the medical programs at West Virginia Junior College. Students learn hands-on skills in a lab setting and have the opportunity to apply those skills during their externship. If you are interested in a career in the healthcare field, contact WVJC today at 304-769-0011 or request … Read more

Clinical Medical Assistant – Program Highlight

The Clinical Medical Assistant program at WVJC is designed to prepare you for an exciting career working alongside doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals to help examine and treat patients. With plenty of hands-on experiences, you’ll be prepared to start your career as a medical assistant, phlebotomist, lab assistant, and many other exciting roles. Watch … Read more

Online Nursing – Program Highlight

Are you a compassionate person who enjoys caring for patients and their families? Then a career in nursing might be perfect for you!  WVJC Online is proud to offer an Accelerated Hybrid-Online Associate Degree in Nursing program that helps provide access to education for rural students looking to become a Registered Nurse!* This program offers … Read more

Kaleb Schoonover – Student Highlight

Kaleb Schoonover is a current student enrolled in the Information Technology program at West Virginia Junior College. Kaleb recently graduated from Elkins High School in 2021. Currently, Kaleb works for Sears in Elkins, West Virginia. Kaleb decided to attend WVJC Bridgeport for a number of reasons. The biggest reason for his choice is that the … Read more

What do We Mean When We Say Hands-On Learning?

WVJC’s Medical Terminology students practiced their hands-on skills in the pharmaceutical lab. Students created chapstick and lip balm while learning about pharmaceutical terms. This activity was a fun, hands-on learning experience for WVJC Morgantown students! Explore our fast-track WVJC healthcare programs in Nursing, Clinical Medical Assistant, or Medical Office Administration by requesting information here!  

Jamie McGuire – Staff Highlight

Meet Jamie McGuire, our Pharmacy Technician Program Director at WVJC Online! Jamie has considered herself lucky to be surrounded by many amazing role models who have helped influence many of her career choices. Growing up, Jamie listened to the stories of her grandparents and their careers, which had a significant impact on shaping her goals … Read more

St. Joseph’s Hospital – Externship Highlight

West Virginia Junior College, Bridgeport partners with many hospitals and facilities around the region to provide diverse educational experiences for our registered nursing students.  This includes everything from a level one trauma facility to various rural clinics that serve our community. The Clinical Coordinator for WVJC Bridgeport Campus is excited to utilize St. Joseph’s Hospital … Read more

Mono Test Demonstration

Today, watch Caitlin Syrews and Kellie Middleton – a current Clinical Medical Assistant student at West Virginia Junior College Bridgeport demonstrate how to perform a rapid mono test. A rapid mono test is known to be CLIA-waived. The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments regulate laboratory testing and require clinical laboratories to be certified by the Center … Read more

Allaysha Benger – Graduate Highlight

Allaysha Benger spent a large portion of her life in the restaurant and serving industry before coming to WVJC, but working in that field never really felt like that was a long-term goal for her. Prior to attending WVJC Online, Allaysha had never attended a college institution because she felt like she was never going … Read more

Tabitha Browning – Graduate Highlight

WVJC Clinical Medical Assistant graduate, Tabitha Browning loves her career as a medical assistant at Bali Surgical! She describes how her experience at West Virginia Junior College prepared her for success in the healthcare field. If you are ready for a healthcare career, please visit wvjc.edu to apply today!