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.

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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

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Medical Office Administration Skills:

• Managing a Medical Office
• Processing Insurance Claims
• Managing Office Scheduling
• Using Medical Software Programs
• Transcribing Medical Charts
• Practicing HIPAA Procedures

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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 program length for the Medical Assisting Diploma Program at WVJC is 12 months.

West Virginia Junior College (WVJC) is a private junior college with its main campus in Charleston. 

Established in 1892, WVJC offers associate degrees and diplomas in the healthcare and business fields. With campuses in Morgantown and Bridgeport, and an online program since 2011, the college is dedicated to providing career-ready education in a variety of programs.