Certified Medical Assistant (NEW!)
August 18, 2026 – February 18, 2027 | Tuesdays and Thursdays
6 – 9:30 p.m.
WVU Parkersburg Innovation & Technology Center
$2000
Questions?
Email WED@wvup.edu or call 304-424-8274 for more information!
Description
Certified clinical medical assistants make a difference every day. Medical assistants, (Mas), are critical members of healthcare teams in a variety of medical settings. As an MA, you are often the first and last person a patient interacts with, making a lasting impact on the patient’s experience. This 225-hour program (125 hours of classroom learning and 100 hours of clinical practice) prepares professionals to be flexible, performing a variety of tasks such as:
- Taking patient vital signs
- Assisting providers with exams and procedures
- Administering injections or medications
- Performing EKG, phlebotomy and other essential laboratory procedures
- Checking patients in and out upon arrival and departure
- Answering phone calls and questions
- Updating and maintaining electronic health records
Requirements
– High School diploma or GED equivalent
– Current immunizations and flu shot (ranges $10 to $350)
– Criminal background check (ranges $5 to $25)
– 3 pair of scrubs (ranges $15 to $50 each)
– Books for class (ranges $50 to $200)
– Blood pressure cuff
– Stethoscope
– Acrylic nails are not permitted for clinicals