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Phlebotomy Technician

UCI Friends and Family Night: Phlebotomy Students

Phlebotomy Students Demonstrate New Skills UCI Friends and Family Night was a wonderful opportunity for phlebotomy students to showcase their talents and skills to those closest to them. It is a night of celebration, where students can show their loved ones what they have been working on and how much they have grown. Whether it … Read more

What Is A Phlebotomy Technician?

If you’ve had your blood drawn at a medical facility, odds are you encountered a phlebotomy technician. Phlebotomy technicians are essential healthcare professionals who are responsible for ensuring that patients have a good experience during blood draws, helping doctors work more efficiently by processing labs, and other tasks that help a medical facility run smoothly … Read more

Why National Healthcareer Association Certifications Are Important

Updated Content 11/08/2023 Are you looking for a healthcare training program that provides you with valuable hands-on skills, classroom development, an externship, and preparation for industry-specific certification* exams? The United Career Institute has programs that fit your needs!  Continue reading to learn why a healthcare program that prepares you to sit for National Healthcareer Association … Read more

Why You Should Consider An Accelerated Program

Have you been thinking about furthering your education but aren’t sure what type of program suits the needs of your lifestyle? Are you wanting to avoid spending four to six years taking classes you don’t need at a traditional school? Attending an accelerated healthcare training program may be a great fit if this sounds like … Read more

Phlebotomy – Program Highlight

The old saying is, “Stick with what you know,” At United Career Institute Irwin Campus, we know how to train students for essential healthcare careers. According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow 16 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations, adding … Read more

Lisa Clawson – Faculty Highlight

Lisa Clawson is the phlebotomy instructor at United Career Institute Irwin. She has been at United for almost a year now! She chose to become a phlebotomy instructor because she simply loves phlebotomy and loves to teach. Her favorite parts about working at United Career institute are the students and the staff! Before joining the … Read more

Everything You Need To Know About Externships At United Career Institute

A key component of United Career Institute’s medical training programs includes externships with a local healthcare facility. As each student progresses through their program, they will develop the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to be successful in their careers. By completing an externship at the end of their program, UCI students will feel confident in … Read more

Amber Berdar – Student Highlight

United Career Institute is the first post-secondary school Amber Berdar has attended. Before coming to school here, Amber had just graduated from high school. She heard of the school during a job fair at California University of Pennsylvania, where she met our High School Admissions Representative, Meghan Murray. Amber decided to become a medical assistant … Read more

New Year, New Career – Irwin

With the start of a new year, it’s the perfect time to evaluate and plan your next career move. Maybe you’re just starting out in your career and are unsure of what steps to take to get your dream job. Or maybe you feel stuck in your current job, but don’t know what to do … Read more