At WVJC, we know your goal is to quickly start working in your dream career. We’ve designed our Clinical Medical Assistant program to meet your occupational career goals and the needs of local employers. Experience and certifications are a great way to improve your marketability to these employers.

As one of our Medical Assisting students, you will complete an externship as part of your program. This on-the-job training allows you to apply the skills you’ve learned in the real world to your ultimate role within a medical facility. This experience is invaluable and also allows you to showcase your skills to employers in your area who hire qualified medical assistants.

Our Clinical Medical Assistant program prepares you to be career-ready in months. It’s also designed to prepare you for certain National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification exams, which can strengthen your appeal in the job market

Are you ready to become a dynamic dental and oral care professional team member? Can you see yourself as a dental assistant professional working alongside dentists and hygienists to provide patient care and perform clinical procedures? Most importantly, are you ready to dive into challenging and rewarding dental assistant classes and requirements?

If you answered “yes” to these questions, you’ve come to the right place. Then, our dental assistant school can offer you what you’ve been looking for!

Dental assistants are crucial healthcare team members, supporting many aspects of oral care. With your Dental Assisting degree from WVJC, your dream career in dental assisting can become a reality.

Medical billers and coders are the members of a medical team who make healthcare facilities run smoothly for doctors and patients. So, if you want to impact people’s lives positively, medical billing and coding may be your career!

In our Medical Billing/Administration degree program, you will earn an associate degree in Medical Billing/Administration and acquire the skills to work in a hospital, doctor’s office, clinic, and other healthcare facilities.

Whether you’re interested in our Bridgeport or Charleston campus, we can prepare you for a vital career. For thorough medical billing training that can help you stand out to employers, choose WVJC!

Medical office administration students at West Virginia Junior College receive training to help hospitals, doctors’ offices, and other medical facilities operate efficiently.

Throughout the nine months of accelerated career-focused classes, WVJC medical office students receive training in electronic health records, medical office procedures, and basic billing and coding that contribute to managing healthcare systems.

The student’s nine-month academic experience includes classroom instruction, interactive labs, externships, and career services.

West Virginia Junior College helps students balance family, work, and college by supporting them with personalized academic advising, caring and engaging faculty, career services, and other personal resources.

There are many ways to give back to your community and help others, but there’s nothing quite like becoming a registered nurse.

That’s one reason why West Virginia Junior College is proud to announce the approval of the Bridgeport campus to start a Nursing program. West Virginia Junior College also has nursing programs at our Morgantown and Charleston campuses.

Earning an associate degree in nursing can allow you to work as a travel nurse, school nurse, or psychiatric nurse, provided you pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

Before becoming a nurse, you need to receive well-rounded, specialized nursing education to help prepare you for the variety of patient challenges and medical situations you may encounter throughout your career.

Earning a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) license is a significant milestone that opens the door to a myriad of professional opportunities in the field of healthcare. Such licensure signifies a specialization in providing impressive and compassionate patient care, thus making a positive impact on the lives of people. West Virginia Junior College - Bridgeport is a respected institution known for its solid programs in this discipline. It prepares students to thrive in dynamic healthcare environments with dedication, knowledge, and empathy. The competitive edge of this license is recognized across states and healthcare organizations, raising the profile of the holder to be a highly sought-after professional. It ensures that students gain an understanding of their role as nurses, preparing them for the various challenges that may arise. So, embracing this LVN/LPN license course escalates the chances for success in your nursing career, cultivating both personal and professional growth. It allows you to be involved in critical medical processes and emerge as a vital force in the healthcare system's matrix.

The WVJC School of Nursing now offers an accelerated, online RN to BSN program through their online college, WVJC Online. Students can earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree in 12 months.

Earning your bachelor of science in nursing can lead to many professional and personal benefits, including career advancement, financial growth, increased autonomy, and the ability to practice care outside the structure of a hospital environment.

The WVJC School of Nursing is a leader in nursing education, pioneering an innovative online Nursing program that has increased access to nurse training for rural communities.

In addition to the success of our online Nursing program, WVJC has entered into partnerships and collaborated with major healthcare systems to address their need for qualified nursing talent