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CynaMed: Western Pennsylvania’s Premier Healthcare Staffing Agency

For two decades, CynaMed has helped connect qualified nursing professionals with healthcare jobs in the Pittsburgh area. Our network supports several different types of nursing and healthcare personnel in the region. Namely, CynaMed helps MedTechs, CNAs, LPNs, and RNs find great jobs that suit their skills and needs. Here is a breakdown of the different … Read more

Jessica Saydie Johnson – Graduate Highlight

Meet Practical Nursing Graduate Jessica Saydie Johnson! Jessica Saydie Johnson graduated from United Career Institute’s Practical Nursing program on June 26, 2022. Since then, she has passed her NCLEX and started working as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital. She learned about Encompass when they came to the school for an employer … 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

Mikayla Dankis – Student Highlight

Meet Practical Nursing Student Mikayla Dankis! Mikayla Dankis’s path to United Career Institute’s Practical Nursing program started with a pit stop at Westmoreland Community College, where she spent two months before determining that the instructors were not as helpful as she originally thought they would be. Undeterred in achieving her career goal, Mikayla began searching … Read more

5 Steps To Becoming A Medical Assistant at United Career Institute

Updated Content 11/08/2023 Have you been considering becoming a medical assistant and are looking for a program that fits your unique needs? United Career Institute’s online Clinical Medical Assistant and Medical Assisting diploma programs offer students the option to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to enter the workforce in only 18 months.  United Career … Read more

Helpful Study Tips for the New Year

Tips to Help you Succeed in the New Year! Happy New Year from United Career Institute! Are you ready for the upcoming year? Have you set a New Year’s resolution to be a better student? We have the top study tips to help set you up for success in 2023. Several students set out each year to improve their grades and academic performance but don’t … Read more

What Does It Mean To Skillify Yourself?

There’s no surprise that many employers are shifting to more skill-driven hiring in recent years, including in the healthcare industry. Because of this, many employers require their new hires to have basic skills before starting in a healthcare position, whether it be short-term training or a degree. By learning the essential skills you need to … Read more

Jen Hamilton – Faculty Highlight

Meet Allied Health Instructor Jen Hamilton! Jen Hamilton is the lead Allied Health instructor at United Career Institute. She teaches most of the classes for the Clinical Medical Assistant program. She has been in the medical field for quite some time and has experienced a range of specialties. After obtaining her Associate of Science with … Read more

How To Become An LPN In Pennsylvania

Have you been considering pursuing a career as an LPN in Pennsylvania? Are you unsure how to get started or the steps you’ll take to reach your end goal of working in the nursing field? At United Career Institute, we will help you through the process of enrolling in school and beyond! Reach Out To … Read more

Mya Semelsberger – Student Highlight

Meet Medical Assisting Student Mya Semelsberger! Mya Semelsberger is currently enrolled in United Career Insititute’s Medical Assisting program. This is her first post-secondary school experience, and she loves how fast she can get a degree. At most colleges, it takes about two years to obtain an associate’s degree. At United Career Institute, it only takes … Read more