United Career Institute - Irwin

Phlebotomy Program at United Career Institute

Unlock a vital role in healthcare with the Phlebotomy program at United Career Institute. This accelerated, hands-on training prepares you for a growing career by equipping you with essential blood collection skills in just 12 weeks. Benefit from smaller class sizes, personalized academic support, and interactive medical labs, culminating in a valuable externship. This program is designed to provide practical experience and career readiness, ensuring you are well-prepared to enter the healthcare field with confidence and expertise.

Program Details:

• Cost: Approximately $1,200 to $1,400
• Duration: 12-week program with an externship component
• Schedule: In-person with hands-on skills practice
• Prerequisites: Unknown
• Accreditations: Accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) to award diplomas
• Career Outcomes: Unknown

United Career Institute’s Medical Office Administration – Online program in Irwin, Pennsylvania, prepares graduates for entry-level medical office and billing administration work. The program leads to an associate degree and prepares graduates to sit for National Healthcareer Association certification exams for Certified Medical Administrative Assistant, Certified Billing and Coding Specialist, and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist. Delivered online, the program runs for 18 months and includes an externship toward the end of the program. Coursework covers medical terminology, electronic health records, medical topics, patient-visit coordination, basic coding, insurance processing, and billing. Graduates develop skills in maintaining electronic health records, understanding HIPAA guidelines, and handling billing operations.

At a glance

• Format: Online
• Leads to: Certified Medical Administrative Assistant; Certified Billing and Coding Specialist; Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist

United Career Institute’s Medical Assisting Diploma Online is offered by United Career Institute in Irwin, Pennsylvania. The diploma trains students in medical assisting duties, including clinical procedures, patient vital signs, injections, phlebotomy, laboratory specimens, and electrocardiogram support. It prepares graduates to sit for National Healthcareer Association exams for Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Phlebotomy Technician, and Certified EKG/ECG Technician credentials. The program combines online coursework with hands-on clinical days at the Irwin campus and includes an externship in a medical facility; it runs for 12 months. Admission requires a high school diploma or GED.

At a glance

• Format: Hybrid
• Leads to: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA); Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT); Certified EKG/ECG Technician (CET)
• Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
• Scholarships: available (per the school's page)

Medical Coding – Online at United Career Institute in Irwin, Pennsylvania, prepares students for medical coding and billing responsibilities in healthcare settings. The program develops skills in assigning CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM codes, managing health information, maintaining electronic health records, and handling billing tasks. It leads to an associate degree and prepares students for the Certified Professional Coder-Apprentice pathway, with the CPC-A credential earned after passing the corresponding certification exam. Delivered online, the program is designed for completion in two years or less and includes interactive labs, an externship, and career services. The educational journey concludes with an externship arranged with school assistance, where students apply coding skills in healthcare situations. The page’s required-information form includes a high school education field with High School Diploma or GED options.

At a glance

• Format: online
• Leads to: CPC-A credential
• Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
• Scholarships: available (per the school's page)

United Career Institute’s Online/Hybrid Practical Nursing program is offered in Irwin, Pennsylvania. It prepares students to provide patient care, perform wound care and intravenous therapy, maintain medical records, and support patients in healthcare settings. The program awards a practical nursing diploma and prepares graduates to sit for the Pennsylvania State Licensing Exam for Practical Nurses, the NCLEX-PN, which is required for Pennsylvania practical nurse licensure. Delivery combines online lecture classes with hands-on laboratory experiences at the school or regional healthcare facilities and clinical experiences in healthcare settings. The primary pathway runs for 12 months. The page describes direct admission for accepted students, but does not state specific academic or other admission requirements.

At a glance

• Format: Hybrid
• Leads to: Pennsylvania State Licensing Exam for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN)
• Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
• Scholarships: available (per the school's page)