Congratulations, High School Graduating Class of 2021

So, we have made it through a tough year of shutdowns and zoom classes, but as the graduating class of 2021, you persevered. You met the challenge head on and overcame. Graduates, your passion and commitment will help you flourish in your newest endeavors to come.

Are you ready to start a new chapter in life? For those of you that are just graduating high school, PCI Health Training Center offers more than a job. We offer a career in Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, and Medical Office Assisting. With the ever growing medical and dental industries, more opportunities are presenting themselves each and every day. Did you know that the demand for medical assisting is projected to grow 19 percent in the coming decade, and Dental Assisting is projected to grow by 7 percent according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics? With the increase in baby boomers retiring, the demand for additional medical and dental services, and the boom in technology, we are seeing a large demand for support staff at medical and dental facilities.

Graduated High School in 2021?

As a high school graduate in today’s job market, it may be daunting to figure out what you want to do. Do you want to attend a four-year college or maybe you want to find a job? With the influx of talented high school graduates, one of the best ways to compete in this job market is to attend a vocational school. A vocational school allows you to learn to be a Medical or Dental assistant in as little as under a year and prepare for the new job market. Employers are looking for candidates that are trained and ready to start working on day one. A Medical or Dental Assisting program will prepare you with the knowledge and skills you need to get a job in this competitive job market. You will even get hands on experience through lab work and an externship. You will have real world experience that you can put on your resume to show your commitment and determination to learn and grow.

Need Help with Your Job Search?

The best part about attending a vocational school is that we assist you in your job search efforts after completing the Medical, Medical Office, and Dental Assisting programs. Although we can’t guarantee that you will get a specific job, we do prepare you for the job market. Whether it is mock interviews, resume building, or workshops, we help you prepare for your job interview and allow you to network with community organizations. We have ties with the community and will help you get in front of the employers that are looking for entry-level medical and dental assistants.

Benefits of Attending Vocational School

There are many benefits to attending a vocational school. Whether it is graduating in as little as year, gaining the knowledge and skills to start a new career, or benefiting from financial aid and career services, attending a vocational school is a good stepping-stone to a rewarding career in Medical and Dental Assisting.

A Quick Start

Our programs can be completed in as little as 9 months. We even offer a Hybrid Medical Assisting program that allows for a combination of in person and online training. Whether you are interested in Medical Assisting, Medical Office Assisting, or Dental Assisting, you can gain the knowledge and skills you need to start earning quickly.

Industry-Experienced Instructors

PCI Health hires industry-experienced instructors to educate you in Medical and Dental Assisting. These instructors have been in the industry and know what you need to start working an entry-level position at a Physician’s Office, Dentist’s Office, or any other Medical Facility. They prepare curriculum that matches what you will encounter in the real world because they have been in your shoes before, so they understand the challenges of starting a new vocation. They will help you prepare for your new career.

Real World Experience Through Externship

Part of the curriculum of the medical and dental assisting programs involves lab work where you administer diagnostic tests, manage real patients, sit chairside with dentists and doctors, and learn the vocation hands-on. You cap off your program with an externship that allows you to shadow medical and dental professionals and manage patients under strict supervision. Every externship gives you the real-world experience you need to start a new career and gives you a head start on the competition for when you go to apply for an entry-level position.

Financial Aid

For those that qualify, PCI Health has financial aid officers that will assist you in the determining your financial aid assistance availability. They will remind you about the deadlines to file the FAFSA form and educate you on any scholarships, grants, or loans that may be available.

Career Services

It is important to reiterate that you will receive career service assistance to help you find your first job after graduating from PCI Health Training Center. We are committed to helping you find an entry-level position. Offering you interview coaching, resume building, and information regarding job fairs to secure your future in medical or dental assisting.

Final Thoughts

Now that you are about to graduate from high school and start your journey in the job market, it is time to take advantage of the benefits that a vocational school can offer. You learn a new vocation, get real world experience, and gain the confidence to begin your new career. Become a Medical, Medical Office, or Dental Assistant today, and have a happier tomorrow.

Congratulations again to the graduating class of 2021. If you are interested in learning how you can start a new career by attending PCI Health Training Center, contact us for more information on how to start a rewarding career today.

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For more information about our graduation rates and other important information, please visit our website at www.pcihealth.edu/consumer-information.