Updated Content 11/08/2023
Get A Career In A Year!
Have you been considering a career in the healthcare field but don’t want to spend years taking classes? At United Career Institute, you can have a great career in a year! Our Medical Assisting Diploma program allows students to complete courses online, attend hands-on clinical days at the UCI campus in Irwin, Pennsylvania, and then complete an externship with a real-world medical facility– all in just 12 months!
Why A Diploma In Medical Assisting?
By attending United Career Institute as an online medical assisting diploma student, you are taking the first step toward your healthcare career. Because your medical assisting classes at UCI train you in multiple aspects of healthcare, you can expect to be a versatile healthcare team member upon graduation. In addition, choosing to earn a diploma rather than a degree can set you up for a successful future because you will complete your training and start working in your career in only one year.
By completing a diploma program and entering the workforce, you can potentially begin saving money and advancing in your career. You can then return to continue to earn your online clinical medical assistant associate degree. United Career Insitute offers alums the flexibility to balance their family and career.
What You Can Expect At United Career Institute Online
As a student at UCI Online, you can expect to have support every step of your journey. You will learn essential medical assisting skills, like phlebotomy, EKGs, injections, visual acuity tests, and more. You will also train for industry-specific certification exams and complete a hands-on externship where you will work alongside industry professionals to develop your skills further.
At United Career Institute, we strive to provide an exceptional level of training for every student. From the first contact with your dedicated admissions team member to working closely with our career services department, you will feel like you are part of the family. In addition, UCI students and graduates benefit from student services to assist with career advising, resume and cover letter assistance, interview preparation, and more.
Benefits Of Earning Professional Certifications
Earning industry-specific certifications along with the training you receive from UCI Online’s medical assisting classes can show employers that you have the necessary knowledge and are prepared to be an asset to their team. It can also show employers that you are willing to commit the time and take pride in your work, which is a positive quality that many employers look for in a potential employee.
United Career Institute’s 12-month medical assisting training program prepares students for several National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification exams. The NHA has granted over one million allied healthcare professionals with certifications for over 30 years. Because employers widely recognize NHA certifications, you could get a leg-up in the hiring process. Through your training at UCI, you will be prepared to sit for the following three NHA certification exams:
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)*
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)**
- Certified EKG/ECG Technician (CET)**
By taking and passing these industry-specific exams, you show employers that you have learned the skills in your education and have been evaluated by a third party to perform them confidently and competently in the field.
Start Your Career In A Year at United Career Institute!
Why waste valuable time and money in a training program that takes years to complete when you could attend UCI Online for your Medical Assisting diploma and start your career in only 12 months?
Get started today by calling our admissions team at 866-UCIONLINE or Requesting Information!
*Certification is contingent upon passing the corresponding industry certification exam. Required/Included in Tuition/Fees.
**Certification is contingent upon passing the corresponding industry certification exam. Optional at own expense.