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Medical Billing and Coding

Frequently Asked Questions: Medical Assisting

If you are interested in healthcare but want to start your career without spending several years in school, medical assisting may be a career path worth exploring. Medical assistants play an important role in healthcare settings, supporting both patients and providers with clinical and administrative responsibilities. At United Career Institute (UCI), we understand that choosing … Read more

National Caregivers Day: Celebrating Healthcare Workers

Friday, February 21st, is National Caregivers Day! National Caregivers Day is an opportunity to acknowledge caregivers’ hard work and dedication. They work tirelessly to ensure families get the medical care necessary for comfort and dignity. The day was established in 2015 by the Providers Association for Home Health and Hospice Agencies to celebrate the hardworking … Read more

The Emerging Trend of Skills-Based Learning

Content Updated 07/09/2025 The trend of skills-based learning has grown in popularity among healthcare professionals in recent years, and for good reason. This new approach to education enables students to focus on acquiring skills and knowledge that directly relate to their desired career, rather than wasting time on general education courses. Keep reading this blog … Read more

Shawn Hull – Student Highlight

United Career Institute Mt. Braddock is thrilled to introduce you to our May Student of the Month, Shawn Hull! Shawn is a Medical Billing and Coding student and has been with us for almost a year. Since he stepped foot into this building, he has been a joy to be around! Prior to attending United, … Read more

The Return to Campus

As more and more people get vaccinated, and things start opening back up, we are all transitioning back to our in-person lives. Our children are returning to school, many people have returned to their in-person jobs, and schools are bringing students back on campus. Here at United Career Institute, we are so excited for our … Read more

The Benefits of an Externship

Updated Content 09/21/2026 Are you looking to start your career in the healthcare field with as much experience as possible? United Career Institute (UCI) understands that students want healthcare training that equips them with the skills, knowledge, and experience to start successful careers in less time than at a traditional institution. That’s why a key … Read more

Our 6 Step Process for Success

Content Updated 01/17/2024 At United Career Institute, we pride ourselves on providing quality education, training, and preparation to students looking to start new careers. We aim to ensure that each student is empowered with the tools and resources to achieve their dream careers successfully. Since the school’s establishment in 1987, we have developed an established … Read more

How To Stick To Your Resolutions and Goals All Year Long

The new year has come, and we’re now weeks into 2021. We all made our New Year’s resolutions and goals for this year, but creating them is the easy part. Staying committed and sticking to your resolutions and goals all year long is much harder. You may have created a resolution for yourself to work … Read more