Allied Health- Medical Assisting 1 yr.  WCTC

Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks, such as scheduling appointments and taking patients’ vital signs. Focuses on both the administrative and clinical skills needed for entry-level employment. Involves Hand-on clinical procedures and training. 

Required Courses: 

• 0711 Foundations of Health Science

• 0715 Advanced Principles of Health science

• 0737 Medical Assistant Lab and Diagnostic

•  0733 Medical Assistance Clinical 

• Embedded English: 4013 Transition ELA for Seniors

Industry Credentials:

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - NHA.  

• CPR

• Students will also have the opportunity to sit for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)   Certification through the NHA if they choose. The NHA is nationally recognized so students can carry their certifications to other states if they wish to do so. 

Leads to careers such as:

• Medical Assistant 

• Phlebotomy Technician

• Patient Care Technician

• Office / Clinical Administrative Support

• Home Health Aide (with additional training)

• Nursing Assistant (CNA) (optional, with additional certification)

• Laboratory Assistant

National Average Salary: 

• Medical Assistant: $40,000–$50,000

• Phlebotomy Technician: $35,000–$45,000

• Patient Care Technician / Clinical Support: $35,000–$45,000

• Medical Office / Administrative Support: $38,000–$48,000

West Virginia Average Salary: 

• Medical Assistant / Clinical Support: $35,000–$42,000 per year

• Phlebotomy Technician: $35,000–$40,000 per year

• Patient Care / Office Support Roles: $35,000–$45,000 per year

Top-paying opportunities in WV:

• Hospitals and outpatient clinics

• Physician offices and specialty practices

• Laboratory and diagnostic centers

• Long-term care and rehabilitation facilities