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Medical Assisting

Diana Anderson – Student Highlight

Meet Medical Assisting Student Diana Anderson Embarking on her collegiate path, Diana Anderson chose United Career Institute as the cornerstone of her educational and professional aspirations, representing a noteworthy milestone in her journey. With a background as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Diana’s selection of UCI was influenced by its proximity to her home and … Read more

Amanda Kozel – Student Highlight

Meet Medical Assisting Student Amanda Kozel Amanda Kozel’s journey diverged from the traditional college path she initially envisioned. Despite never setting foot in a college classroom, her pursuit of a career took an unexpected turn in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. After high school, Amanda dedicated a year to preparing for her college journey, … Read more

How An Externship Can Help You Start Your Career

Are you looking to start your career in the healthcare field with as much experience as possible? If so, United Career Institute is where you can develop your skills, complete a real-world externship, expand your professional network, prepare for industry certifications*, and then earn your degree or diploma in two years or less! Read on … Read more

Thankful For Our Students In 2023!

As the holiday season quickly approaches and 2023 draws to a close, United Career Institute would like to take this opportunity to look back on the achievements of our students this year. Our team is dedicated to helping every student achieve their goal of becoming a successful healthcare professional. We are thankful to have made … Read more

7 Self-Care Tips For Students To Help Manage Stress

Completing your post-secondary education can be a stressful experience for anyone. You likely experience many stressful experiences and will never be able to eliminate stress from your life entirely. Thankfully, stress can be managed, and United Career Institute is here to provide you with 7 self-care tips to help you care for yourself and limit … Read more

Celebrating National Medical Assistants Day!

Today, October 18th, 2023, is National Medical Assistants Day, and UCI Online is here to show our appreciation to medical assistants. We will explain what a medical assistant does and why they are vital healthcare team members! Keep reading to learn more about these healthcare heroes! What Are Medical Assistants? Medical Assistants work alongside physicians, … Read more

Kelly Kaefer – Graduate Highlight

Meet Clinical Medical Assistant Graduate Kelly Kaefer! Kelly Kaefer went to a community college and then a university right out of high school. She states, “It was a different experience than compared to now. I’d say I didn’t take it very seriously then.” Kelly decided to go to United Career Institute because she recently moved … Read more

Clinical Medical Assistant: Learning Hands-On Skills

Practicing Real-World Skills: Personal Protective Equipment Medical assisting students need to practice hands-on skills because it helps them develop the necessary skills to provide quality care to patients. The United Career Institute Clinical Medical Assistant program prepares students for real-world scenarios so they are ready to begin their healthcare career after graduation. A professor will … Read more

10 Tips For Balancing School And Personal Life

Attending school can be a stressful experience, especially for your first year. The postsecondary school experience is vastly different from your previous academic experiences. Unlike earlier, you spend a lot less time in the classroom. This gives you more time to socialize with your peers. However, you also have more work, and, with that, you … Read more

How To Write A Research Paper

You have likely written several research papers throughout your secondary and postsecondary education. However, writing a research paper can still seem like an intimidating task, regardless of the amount of experience you have. Thankfully, United Career Institute is here to cover everything that should be included in your research paper. Continue reading to learn more … Read more