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Haley DiMartino – Student Highlight

Medical Assisting Student Highlight – Haley DiMartino Haley DiMartino is a student in the Medical Assisting program at United Career Institute. She is such a bright addition to the student body. Her kindness, determination, and positive attitude are greatly appreciated by her fellow students and all the staff here at UCI. In addition to her … Read more

Online Medical Assisting Degree with Hands-On Clinical Days

Do you want to start a career in medical assisting but don’t have time to travel to a campus every day for classes? Do you need the increased flexibility of attending medical assisting classes online but still want the valuable hands-on training that allows you to practice your skills? If this sounds like you, then … Read more

Benefits of an Online Degree

Are you looking to learn new skills and advance your career, but you cannot attend classes on campus? Taking classes in person may be difficult due to work or family responsibilities, and the convenience of a flexible schedule may be what you need. Regardless of your unique circumstances, earning your degree online may be a … Read more

Learn The Proper Steps for Wound Care

Watch this video to learn the proper steps for wound care! UCI Practical Nursing Instructor Stacey Mantich, walks practical nursing students Rachel and Ranilyn, through the proper wound care procedures. United Career Institute offers hands-on training and individualized instruction throughout the entire Practical Nursing program. UCI offers a fast-track, 12-month, accelerated Practical Nursing program. Despite … Read more

Practical Nursing Graduation Ceremony

Many compassionate people enjoy helping others and dream of becoming a nurse. Taking care of those who are ill and working to save lives is an honorable and meaningful endeavor. Students who want to become LPNs must complete a specialized Practical Nursing program where they gain the skills and experience needed to take care of … Read more

Employer Relationships

The Importance of Employer Relationships Employer relationships are a crucial part of the real-world experience UCI students receive while enrolled in their program. United Career Institute prides itself on producing highly employable graduates and providing them with many options for employment. The staffing demands at many medical facilities are at an all-time high, and many … Read more

Practical Nursing Class of 2022

United Career Institute’s Practical Nursing Graduates 2022 The Practical Nursing program at United Career institute is an accelerated, 12-month program. It’s hard to believe you can become a Practical Nurse in just a year. The academics within the program can be rigorous and intensive at times, but our students persevere every day. The Practical Nursing … Read more

Pittsburgh’s Growing Healthcare Industry

The healthcare industry in the United States is continuously expanding. With more services and specialties, increased access to care, and the adoption of new technologies such as telehealth, the growth is projected to continue well into the future. This growth trend can also be seen here in the Pittsburgh area, as local healthcare providers expand … Read more

Graduation Ceremony 2022

UCI Graduation Ceremony United Career Institute held a graduation ceremony on April 22, 2022, for medical assisting and practical nursing graduates. We celebrated the graduates who completed their programs from June 29, 2021, to March 27, 2022. The ceremony began with the pinning of practical nursing graduates. Graduates choose a person important in their life … Read more

Happy Nurses Week 2022!

United Career Institute wants to express our great appreciation for the devotion, commitment, and work that nurses dedicate to their patients and communities. We are taking the time to celebrate National Nurses Week and recognize the amazing impact that nurses have every day. Thank you nurses for all the things you do. Happy Nurses Week! … Read more