Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
Average Annual Cost
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Healthcare Programs
About Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
Established in 1971, Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College aims to provide workforce training and career development to the community. The school seeks to help its students gain the necessary skills and tools to succeed in today's economy.
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College offers the following healthcare-related courses:
Medical Assisting - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College offers a Medical Assisting program that awards an Associate of Applied Science Degree. The program aims to educate students to become assets to the community. Students will learn to perform both administrative and clinical responsibilities. Among the courses studied are Introduction to Medical Assisting, Health Care Ethics and Law, and Nutrition.
Health Care Professional - Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Health Care Professional program at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College serves as a pathway for students who are awaiting acceptance into the Nursing program. Students will become prepared to work in a variety of healthcare settings. Courses and topics covered include Essentials of Human Systems for Healthcare Professionals, Business Mathematical Applications, and General Psychology.
Nursing - Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Nursing program is designed to prepare students to take the NCLEX-RN exam in order to work as a registered nurse. Instructors will provide students with high-quality education that will meet the needs of an ever-changing and diverse healthcare industry. The program addresses the seven core needs of the nursing industry, as set by the National League of Nursing.
Health Care Technology - Certificate
The 30-credit hour Health Care Technology program at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College awards students with a certificate and the skills needed to work as entry-level healthcare employees. Students will take a variety of courses to prepare them for the workplace, including Basic Medical Laboratory Procedures, Medical Terminology, and Principles of Phlebotomy.
Medical Coding - Certificate
The Medical Coding certificate program is designed to prepare students to work as entry-level medical coders in a variety of healthcare settings. Students will learn inpatient coding, outpatient coding, and advanced medical terminology. Students who successfully complete the program should feel prepared to sit for the Certified Coding Specialist exam.
Recent news about Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
Students who earn an associate degree at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College will now experience a seamless transfer process to bring their credits into bachelor or master degree programs at the University of Charleston.
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College has recently announced that longtime nurse and educator Melissa Kirk will fill the position of Director of Nursing at the school.
The Institutional Actions Council of the Higher Learning Commission has conducted its evaluation of Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College and found it worthy of renewing its 10 year accreditation.
With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College holds a breast cancer 5K to honor survivors of the second most common cancer.
The Logan County Board of Education has approved twenty two courses for dual credit in the 2022-23 school year. These classes are free to high school students and will be held through Marshall University and Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College.