Healthcare is dynamic. There are always new discoveries being made such as better ways to manage illness and more efficient ways of providing and managing healthcare delivery. These concepts have become very apparent in the midst of a global pandemic. Healthcare will be forever changed, but how does a global pandemic affect healthcare close to … Read more
The medical industry continues to grow across the United States and in Kanawha County. Healthcare employers are continuously looking for qualified medical professionals to provide patient care. To help with this employment demand, WVJC Charleston offers a variety of fast track, in-demand healthcare programs including Nursing, Medical Assisting, Medical Office Administration, and Dental Assisting. The … Read more
In December of 2018 Taylor was preparing herself for her upcoming enrollment into the WVJC Bridgeport PN program. Before this, she was the traditional college student that went to a university right out of high school without any real plan. When that did not work out, she was left discouraged and worried about what to … Read more
The transition from high school to college can be a difficult one. As a senior in high school, you start to feel the crunch of what happens after graduation pretty early on. Emma Harvey knows this feeling well. As a senior in high school, Emma was looking for a place that might be a good … Read more
Mapleshire is a skilled nursing center located in Morgantown, WV. It serves patients in Monongalia County and its surrounding areas. West Virginia Junior College and Mapleshire have created a relatively new partnership that has continued to grow over the last two years. Mapleshire accepts students from the Business Administration, Medical Office Administration, and Clinical Medical … Read more
There is no doubt about it. Nurses are heroes! They help people through their most trying times. If you choose to become a practical nurse, you will be entering an honorable profession with a long history of serving your fellow human beings. Working in the field of healthcare is something you can be proud of … Read more
Lisa Phillips is a graduate of WVJC Online’s Clinical Medical Assistant program. Lisa is employed in her field and loves what she does. However, to really understand her story, we have to go back to the beginning. Lisa, like so many others, jumped right into college after high school. After a short time, she felt … Read more
Kevin Mayhew is enrolled in the Pharmacy Technician program at West Virginia Junior College Morgantown. He knew through research that the healthcare field was something that intrigued him and believed that it would be a good fit and allow him to help people. Kevin believes that pharmacy “is the art of creativity and expertise to … Read more
If you are looking to be a part of a healthcare team through indirect patient care, becoming a pharmacy technician may be the right fit for you. The role of the pharmacy technician has evolved from someone who simply counts pills and checks out customers, to a medical professional who plays a significant role in … Read more
