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McKenzie Fleming – Graduate Highlight

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

Explore Our 9 Month Accelerated Medical Assisting Program

WVJC Charleston offers accelerated training options to Charleston, WV, and surrounding areas. Spend 9 months training and preparing for your National Healthcareer Association certification* exam. Hands-on lab classes help our students with their medical assistant training and prepping for their careers in the medical field. Classes include phlebotomy, EKGs, diagnostics, and so much more! Classes … 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

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!

Dayna Ferrari – Student Highlight

Clinical Medical Assistant student Dayna Ferrari started attending WVJC in August 2020 after graduating from Capital High School.  Dayna said, “My decision to attend WVJC was an easy one.” Dayna has always had an interest in the medical field. She said, “WVJC Clinical Medical Assistant program is fast-track, has smaller classes, and offers a flexible … Read more

Maddie Owens – Student Highlight

Prior to enrolling at WVJC, Maddie Owens was trying to figure out the right career path for herself. She was enrolled at another institution after graduating high school but found it wasn’t the best fit. After talking with a few of her friends who were attending WVJC and hearing about their great experience, she decided … Read more

Sarah Jackson – Graduate Highlight

WVJC is eager to introduce you to one of our 2020 Nursing graduates, Sarah Jackson! Sarah started working toward her goal of working in the medical field by completing the Clinical Medical Assistant program. Upon completing and obtaining employment as a medical assistant at the Pediatric Clinic through WVU Medicine, Sarah realized that she loved … Read more

Carlie Wagner – Graduate Highlight

Before deciding to attend WVJC, Carlie Wagner was a senior at Buffalo High School. Carlie understands the importance of a college education and she knew from a young age that she wanted to earn her degree.  When she started looking at colleges, she knew she wanted a fast track program that would lead her into … Read more

Stacie Street – Graduate Highlight

The experience that a student has in college is often one that can never be forgotten. However, when that feeling is unexpectedly good, it is even better. Stacie Street is a graduate of WVJC Morgantown’s Clinical Medical Assistant Program. Like many students at WVJC, this was not her first attempt at college.  “I attended two … Read more

Clinical Medical Assistant Program

The Clinical Medical Assistant program at West Virginia Junior College prepares students for careers in the medical field in a short term, 18-month program.  Successful medical assistants are dependable, have strong communication skills, demonstrate initiative, and are compassionate while providing patient care. WVJC medical assisting students receive hands-on training that includes taking patients’ vital signs, … Read more