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Online Medical Assisting Degree with Hands-On Clinical Days

Do you want to start a career in medical assisting but don’t have time to travel to a campus every day for classes? Do you need the increased flexibility of attending medical assisting classes online but still want the valuable hands-on training that allows you to practice your skills? If this sounds like you, then … Read more

Benefits of an Online Degree

Are you looking to learn new skills and advance your career, but you cannot attend classes on campus? Taking classes in person may be difficult due to work or family responsibilities, and the convenience of a flexible schedule may be what you need. Regardless of your unique circumstances, earning your degree online may be a … Read more

Externship Highlight -Transitions Healthcare

Externship Facility United Career Institute prides itself on its many wonderful relationships with local healthcare employers. Our Practical Nursing, Medical Assisting, and Phlebotomy programs rely heavily on these relationships to fulfill the externship and clinical requirements. We love to see our students thrive in their field of study with the guidance of real medical professionals … Read more

UCI Online Now Offering Online Medical Assisting Program

UCI Online is now offering an Online Medical Assisting program based in the Pittsburgh area. Students who enroll in this exciting new online medical assisting training have the opportunity to prepare for a new career while balancing school, family, work, and life. This exciting new program offers students the ability to attend medical assisting classes … Read more

Sahrash Masood – Graduate Highlight

Sahrash Masood graduated from United Career Institute’s Medical Assisting degree program in June 2021. Shortly afterward, she accepted a position with Premier Medical Associates and began her career as a Medical Assistant. She completed her externship with Premier, and it was such a good fit they offered her a position upon graduation. She said, “It’s … Read more

Tips for Job Searching During a Pandemic

If you’re job searching during a pandemic, things may be a little different than job searching during normal times. For example, more interviews may be completed remotely via video conference, and recruiters may be more likely to look at your online presence if they cannot meet you in person. Even with these changes to the … Read more

How to Become a Practical Nurse

Have you always dreamed of a career in nursing? Do you want a job that allows you to help people every day when you go to work? If so, a career as a licensed practical nurse may be a great choice for you! Practical nurses are valued members of the healthcare team. They help patients … Read more

How to Empty a Foley

Today, watch Haily Barkley, a Practical Nursing student at United Career Institute – Fayette County, demonstrate how to empty a foley and measure output as clinical coordinator Melissa Pulice walks her through the process. To learn more about our hands-on allied health programs at UCI, request information here!

Thankful for Our Students in 2021

We are dedicated to helping our students reach their professional goals by preparing them to start exciting new careers. Our WE CARE approach to education provides students with the resources they need to succeed, including academic support, individual attention, and career services. Students who choose United Career Institute to continue their education have the opportunity … Read more

Excela Health – Externship Highlight

One of the core values of United Career Institute is relationships; “we build meaningful and trusted relationships at the foundation of our culture.” Through these relationships, we provide our students with a well-rounded educational experience that will give them hands-on experience in their field of study. United accomplishes this through an externship component of the Medical … Read more