Healthcare college and career program guides
Medical assistants, also known as "clinical assistants," are the healthcare professionals who help keep hospitals, doctor’s offices, and clinics running smoothly. They complete a variety of administrative and clinical tasks…
Guide to Medical Assisting career pathsMedical administrators are responsible for making sure that healthcare facilities are operating efficiently. They perform the administrative tasks needed to keep clinics and hospitals functioning, and this allows doctors…
Guide to Medical administration career pathsDental assistants are qualified individuals who provide patient care and support as dentists perform procedures and routine exams. They are an integral part of the dental team; they work alongside dental hygienists…
Guide to Dental assisting career pathsA registered nurse (RN) is a healthcare professional who has completed the necessary education and training to obtain a nursing license, allowing them to practice nursing within their jurisdiction. RNs play a crucial role…
Guide to Nursing career pathsNursing assistants, also called nurses’ aides or CNAs, are the individuals who assist patients with activities of daily living and other healthcare needs. They can work in many different settings. Most nursing assistants work…
Guide to Nursing Assisting career pathsPursuing a career as a veterinary technician or assistant can be an excellent option for animal-lovers seeking a more affordable and accelerated degree program that doesn't require attending veterinary medical school. The veterinary technician…
Guide to Veterinary Assisting and Technology career pathsPsychology professor Rosalyn Davis received the award during the university’s annual Celebration of Teaching and Service.
The grant will allow the university to establish a new Rising Leaders Program embedded within the university’s existing L.E.A.D.S. (Leadership. Education. Action. Development. Service.) college readiness program.
The grant will be used to increase the university’s nursing program enrollment as well as help the university retain its nursing students to contribute to the state’s nursing workforce.
The gift will provide scholarships and financial assistance to students who participate in Catamount Athletics programs.
The JumpStart Nursing program offers early guaranteed acceptance into the university’s Associate Degree in Nursing program for high school seniors.
The university has been awarded $255,788 to improve and expand its nursing program to train and retain qualified nurses who will work in West Virginia.
The new major falls under the umbrella of the Applied Computer Science degree and is one of five majors in the program students can choose to focus on. The new major launches with the Fall 2025 semester.
The program will be available beginning in May 2025. The accelerated program will take 16 months to complete.
The agreement will provide a seamless transfer pathway for West Virginia Northern Community College students in three specific programs to continue their education at West Liberty University.
The goal of the program is to train and retain qualified nurses to stay and work in West Virginia amid an ongoing nursing shortage.
