Jan 30, 2026  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog 
  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog

Health Professions: Medical Assisting Program Pathway, CAS

Location(s): Mercer County Campus, Nicholas County Campus, Raleigh County Campus


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The Certificate of Applied Science (CAS) program in Health Professions: Medical Assisting Pathway is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to develop technical skills for entry-level positions in health care as well as providing basic courses necessary to pursue further study or seek admission to selective enrollment programs in specialty areas.

Students enrolling in this program are subject to background and/or drug screening. See New River Community and Technical College Procedure 41 and 44 at www.newriver.edu under Faculty and Staff - Human Resources - New River Procedures for more information.

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