Programs

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant We will get you on the path to a career with our accelerated program! Kick off your new career as a Medical Assistant! Learn the clinical and administrative skills to work in ambulatory care settings, such as primary care offices, urgent care centers, and specialty clinics. Get ready to pass the… Continue Reading Certified Clinical Medical AssistantRead More

Graduation Rate No data available at this time. Data will be available following graduation of first cohort. Employment Rate No data available at this time. Data will be available following graduation of first cohort. Licensure Exam Pass Rate No data available at this time. Data will be available following graduation of first cohort. Admissions Rate… Continue Reading Program OutcomesRead More

Virginia Western Community College delivers the Associate of Applied Science Degree Medical Laboratory Technician on the Roanoke campus as well as to the Mountain Gateway Community College via distance learning. The first Joint Venture class at MGCC will begin in Fall 2024. Students are admitted to the distance site annually. The program is designed to instill… Continue Reading Joint Venture with Mountain Gateway Community CollegeRead More

Occupational Therapy Assistant The Associate of Applied Science degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) will prepare students for entry-level employment as occupational therapy assistants in a variety of settings.  Occupational Therapy Assistants work with individuals across the lifespan, helping them to develop, recover, improve, as well as maintain the skills needed for daily living and… Continue Reading Occupational Therapy AssistantRead More

All forms are in PDF format. Medical Lab Technology Application Form Application & Program Overview Transcript Request Virginia Western Applicants: Application Instructions – VWCC Checklist – VWCC Mountain Gateway Applicants: Application Instructions – MGCC Checklist – MGCCRead More

Nursing students wishing to transfer into the AAS Nursing program at Virginia Western must meet the following transfer criteria and submit the following: Must be a student in “good standing” with a letter of recommendation from the transferring program’s Nurse Administrator.Transfer recommendation letter must include a statement of previous clinical hours, varied locations, modalities, and… Continue Reading Request for Transfer Policy/Requirements from one Nursing Program to AnotherRead More

Click on a question to read the answer! What are the admission guidelines for the program? Applicants must meet the general admission requirements for the college. Cumulative grade point average (GPA) must be ≥ 2.50 by the end of Spring 2025 based on at least 12 credit hours of college credit or if less than… Continue Reading Frequently Asked QuestionsRead More

Applications for the fall 2025 class are being accepted now and must include all requested academic transcripts to be received no later than June 1, 2025. If you are interested in the program but want to find out specifically what requirements you do not meet or what will be necessary, you should apply to the college and… Continue Reading How to ApplyRead More

This is provided as an estimate of some expenses that will be incurred by students upon entering and during the program. They are subject to change. Students are responsible for choosing the provider of their medical care and expenses vary accordingly. Students are responsible for their own transportation to facilities utilized for clinical experiences. VWCC does not offer… Continue Reading Estimated CostRead More