Allied Health
Allied Health Information Sessions
All prospective allied health students are encouraged to view an information session,
you can complete an information session online by clicking below.
Online Allied Health Information Session
Allied Health Labs
If you would like to schedule a lab tour, contact Roman Sandoval, rsandoval@wvc.edu, or 509-682-6663.
- Wenatchee Campus Labs
- Omak Campus Labs (coming soon)
Allied Health Programs
Chemical Dependency Studies (Wenatchee, Omak)
Employment in the chemical dependency counseling field is steadily growing. Social
service, health, and corrections agencies require staff members to obtain training
and certification in this field. WVC’s two-year associate of technical sciences degree
in chemical dependency studies meets the needs of those already working with alcoholism
and drug abuse clients, those aspiring to be certified chemical dependency counselors
and those enrolled in a health-occupation program.
Medical Assistant (Wenatchee, Omak)
Medical assistants support doctors in many ways, including patient care and help with
administration of the medical office. WVC offers a four-quarter certificate of completion.
Medical Laboratory Technology (Wenatchee, Omak, Regional Sites)
Medical laboratory technicians perform a variety of scientific laboratory procedures
that aid in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. In addition to employment
in medical laboratories, graduates pursue positions in research, veterinary laboratories,
and medical and equipment sales. WVC's five-quarter associate of technical sciences
degree is available in a variety of locations in eastern Washington.
Nursing Assistant (Wenatchee, Omak)
The nursing assistant program provides the basics in care-giving skills for entry-level
employment in health care. Upon completion of this one-quarter certificate, students
are eligible to take the certification examination for nursing assistants.
Nursing (Wenatchee, Omak)
The registered nurse is a vital leader on the health care delivery team. Completion
of the first three-quarters of the associate degree program entitles students to take
the licensure examination for practical nursing (LPN) with the completion of a Professional
Vocational Relations (PVR) course. Completion of the final three-quarters entitles
students to take the licensure examination for registered nursing (RN). A four-quarter
RN to BSN program launched in fall of 2017.
Radiologic Technology (Wenatchee)
Radiology is part of the broad discipline of medical diagnostic imaging used in the
prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. Radiologic technologists use imaging
technologies to assist physicians and mid-level providers in diagnosing injury and
disease, as well as monitoring the efficacy of treatment. WVC offers an eight-quarter
associate of technical sciences degree.
Pharmacy Technician (Wenatchee)
Students should learn about drug products, calculations, dosages, dispensing techniques,
inventory management, aseptic techniques and Washington pharmacy law. Students should
study and develop different skills, work attitudes and ethics, as well as develop
proper work habits and appreciation for the job. Student training will include classroom
instruction, laboratory practice and clinical pharmacy training. This program should
prepare students to work in both community and hospital pharmacy settings. AAS-T graduates
should have the preparatory background to pursue the Associate of Science-Transfer
(AS-T) transfer degree to become a licensed pharmacist.