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Kendra Cutler – Student Highlight

Meet Medical Assisting Student Kendra Cutler! Kendra Cutler is a student in the Medical Assisting associates degree program at United Career Institute. Before joining us at United Career, she attended Montana State Billings, where she completed a Medical Billing and Coding Certification* program. She had a great experience with online education but wanted to get … Read more

Careers vs. Jobs: The Path To Finding Your Passion

Updated Content 1/9/2026 Have you been working a job that you don’t love? Are you ready to discover how you can start a career that can provide you with future opportunities and stability? If this sounds like you, then continue reading to learn how United Career Institute can help you gain the skills and knowledge … Read more

Why Accreditation Is Important For Online Schools

Updated Content 7/2/2024 Have you considered earning your degree online but want to be sure that your online program will provide you with a quality education? Choosing an accredited institution can help you ensure that the program’s curriculum is up-to-date so you will learn the skills you need to succeed in your new career. Want … Read more

Haley DiMartino – Student Highlight

Medical Assisting Student Highlight – Haley DiMartino Haley DiMartino is a student in the Medical Assisting program at United Career Institute. She is such a bright addition to the student body. Her kindness, determination, and positive attitude are greatly appreciated by her fellow students and all the staff here at UCI. In addition to her … Read more

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

UCI Celebrated its annual Graduation

United Career Institute hosted a graduation ceremony on July 8, 2022, at the Science Hall Theatre at West Moreland Community College. UCI honored thirteen practical nursing graduates, three medical assisting graduates, and one phlebotomy graduate who completed their programs from March 2022 to June 2022. It was a wonderful evening celebrating the graduates’ accomplishments with … Read more

Growing Healthcare Industry in Pittsburgh

Content Updated 07/09/2025 The healthcare industry in the United States is continuously growing. The combination of increased access to healthcare, the aging population, and the adoption of new technologies has opened a plethora of opportunities for those interested in a healthcare career.  This increase is also evident in Pennsylvania, particularly in larger cities like Pittsburgh … Read more

Our Admissions Experience

Updated Content 9/11/24 United Career Institute (UCI) has a dedicated admissions and academic team committed to your success as a student and in your career. From the first time you contact UCI, our admissions team members are there to guide you through the process of furthering your education. Our team is there for you as … Read more

Graduation Ceremony 2022

UCI Graduation Ceremony United Career Institute held a graduation ceremony on April 22, 2022, for medical assisting and practical nursing graduates. We celebrated the graduates who completed their programs from June 29, 2021, to March 27, 2022. The ceremony began with the pinning of practical nursing graduates. Graduates choose a person important in their life … Read more

Discover Our Student Support

At UCI, we work hard to support our students all the way through their journey of completing school. From the moment a student first walks in our door, to completing their career-focused classes, to graduation and beyond, we are here for you. We have a WE CARE approach to education that sets our students up … Read more