The following requirements are specific to the Allied Health Certifications and Classes.
- Have a High School Diploma or Equal
- Pass a pre-admission drug screen
- For the CNA Certification and Classes; Meet all West Virginia State Requirements (Click here for link)
- For Eastern West Virginia Community College Requirements (Click here for link)
Healthcare Training Programs
Medical Assistant Career TrackCourse Contact Hours - 150[fulfills the Workforce component for the Technical Studies Certificate & Certification; includes Medical Terminology, Medical Administration, EKG, Basic Phlebotomy]
16 weeks
Monday & Wednesday evenings, 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm, plus 7 Saturdays 9 am - 3:00 pm.
Today’s dynamic medical practice needs health care professionals who possess both administrative and clinical skills. Health care professionals who can process incoming patients, draw blood and read EKG results provide a versatile and valuable resource to any medical practice. In response to the growing need for healthcare professionals with multiple skills, the Medical Assistant Program is designed to give students a comprehensive suite of administrative and clinical skills. The Medical Assistant Career Track program includes the subject areas:
16 weeks
Monday & Wednesday evenings, 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm, plus 7 Saturdays 9 am - 3:00 pm.
Today’s dynamic medical practice needs health care professionals who possess both administrative and clinical skills. Health care professionals who can process incoming patients, draw blood and read EKG results provide a versatile and valuable resource to any medical practice. In response to the growing need for healthcare professionals with multiple skills, the Medical Assistant Program is designed to give students a comprehensive suite of administrative and clinical skills. The Medical Assistant Career Track program includes the subject areas:
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Assistant / Admin
- EKG Technician
- Phlebotomy Technician
Phlebotomy Technician ProgramCourse Contact Hours - 110 hours
16 weeks
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
This 110-hour Phlebotomy Technician Program prepares professionals to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis.
Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely.
Classroom and lab work includes terminology, anatomy and physiology; blood collection procedures; specimen hands-on practice; and training in skills and techniques to perform puncture methods. Note: There is no outside externship rotation included with this program.
The course includes the opportunity to sit for the NHA certification exam.
16 weeks
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
This 110-hour Phlebotomy Technician Program prepares professionals to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis.
Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely.
Classroom and lab work includes terminology, anatomy and physiology; blood collection procedures; specimen hands-on practice; and training in skills and techniques to perform puncture methods. Note: There is no outside externship rotation included with this program.
The course includes the opportunity to sit for the NHA certification exam.