West Virginia Junior College Medical Assisting Diploma Program Cross Lanes, West Virginia

The Medical Assisting Diploma Program at West Virginia Junior College covers a range of clinical and medical office administration skills to prepare students for roles in health care.

Clinical Skills:
- Checking Vital Signs (Blood Pressure, Temperature, Pulse)
- Assisting Doctors and Nurses with Exams
- Conducting Eye Exams
- Collecting and Processing Medical Specimens
- Performing Lab Tests
- Practicing Phlebotomy
- Managing Sterilizing Procedures
- Assisting with Minor Surgeries
- Administering Injections (Shots)
- Performing EKGs

Medical Office Administration Skills:
- Managing a Medical Office
- Processing Insurance Claims
- Managing Office Scheduling
- Using Medical Software Programs
- Transcribing Medical Charts
- Practicing HIPAA Procedures

Upon completion of the program, students are prepared for National Healthcareer Association certification exams, including Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Phlebotomy Technician, and Certified EKG Technician.

The Medical Assistant Diploma Program at West Virginia Junior College (WVJC) has a tiered tuition structure based on the number of credits taken. Full-time students taking 12 or more credits will pay a tuition of $3,995.00. For those taking 9-11 credits, the tuition is $3,395.00, while students taking 6-8 credits will pay $2,795.00. For less than half-time students taking 1-5 credits, the tuition is $2,195.00. In addition to tuition, there are other fees including an Education Resource Fee of $495.00 and an Application fee of $25.00. Please note that these costs are for in-state students and may vary for out-of-state students.