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Explore Networking Opportunities with United Career Institute

Calling all current and future practical nurses and medical assistants! Are you aware of the hiring events in the area? United Career Institute networks with several employers in the area to stay up to date on any upcoming career fairs or hiring events. ProMedica Senior Care in Greentree recently hosted a Nursing Hiring Event on … 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

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

Our Career Services

UCI Career Management Services The Career Management department at United Career Institute provides all students and alumni with career services starting as soon as they walk in the door. These services include resume building, career preparation, interview skills training, job search assistance, and more. Kaitlyn Hawthorne, the Career Management Director for United Career Institute, is … Read more

Medical Assisting Students At Irwin Begin Externship

Classroom knowledge lays the foundation for the Medical Assisting program at United Career Institute Irwin. Classes like Medical Terminology and Anatomy & Physiology are the building blocks for students to advance in their careers. However, hands-on skill learning and application will always be the key component of our Medical Assisting program. United Career Institute started … 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

Premier Medical Associates – Externship Site Partnership

Founded in 1993, Premier’s leadership team led a transition that made the company independent in 2004. Premier’s independence allowed the company to focus on building a stronger model of patient-centered care and expand operations to include critical services and specialties that provide a continuum of care to PMA’s patients. In December 2011, Premier Medical Associates … Read more

The Growing Medical Industry in Westmoreland County

Updated on March 10, 2023 Across the country, the medical industry continues to grow, and the same is true in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. With the lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with an aging population and more people needing medical care, the healthcare industry is projected to continue growing.  In order to keep up … Read more