Huntington Junior College Medical Assisting Huntington, West Virginia

The Medical Assisting Program at Huntington Junior College provides students with a diverse skill set encompassing patient care and administrative tasks essential for a career as a Medical Assistant.

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Skills Taught:

• Patient Care:
• Assisting physicians during procedures and exams
• Explaining treatments and procedures to patients
• Preparing patients for examinations
• Performing basic laboratory tests, including blood draws
• Administering medications, including vaccinations/immunizations
• Taking electrocardiograms
• Wound care and changing dressings

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• Administrative Tasks:
• Updating and filing patient records
• Coding and filling out insurance forms
• Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services

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Program Features:

• Practical Training:
• Hands-on experience in administering EKGs, drawing blood, understanding medication, and more
• Practicum in a supervised healthcare setting to apply learned skills

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• Online Classroom:
• Access to virtual learning environment
• Opportunities for online engagement and resources

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• Student Portal:
• Centralized platform for student information and services

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• Career Services:
• Support for students in career development and job placement

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• Financial Aid Assistance:
• Guidance on completing FAFSA and exploring scholarships and grants

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This program prepares students for roles in healthcare by combining clinical and administrative skills needed for success as Medical Assistants.

The program length for the Medical Assisting program at Huntington Junior College is as follows:

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• Full-time, Maximum: 15 months
• Full-time, Minimum: 21 months
• Part-time: 30 months

Huntington Junior College (HJC) is a private for-profit institution located in Huntington, West Virginia. 

It operates on a quarter-based academic year and has a student-faculty ratio of 11-to-1. HJC offers a variety of associate degree programs, stackable certificates, and micro-credentials, with a focus on accessible and affordable education.