Pinnacle Career Institute (PCI)

 

 

Are you looking for a great school in the Kansas City, MO or Lawrence, KS area? If you need a fast and flexible option, consider Pinnacle Career Institute. They provide on-campus and online courses. PCI offers financial aid options to those who qualify. PCI is military-friendly and offers credit for related course work completed while in the military. PCI is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.

 

PCI has been in business for over 60 years. They offer a flex education program that combines online and campus work with the aim to get you through your program faster. Not only do they help you with career services but also take a vested interest in your personal future with study skills, goal setting and communication courses.

 

Pinnacle has an online blog written by student and administrators. Topics include study tips from a mom, following up after a job interview and support, tips and ideas for each of the fields of interest. The school also has a boot camp in Las Vegas for a week-long intensive training course for the personal trainer and wind turbine technician programs. They host on-campus career fairs and career services.

 

Campus Locations:

South Kansas City
1001 E. 101st Terrace
Suite 325
Kansas City, MO 64131

 

North Kansas City
11500 NW Ambassador Drive
Suite 221
Kansas City, MO 64153

 

Lawrence
1601 W. 23rd Street
Suite 200
Lawrence, KS 66046

 

 

Military Education
If you are currently on active duty, a military veteran or military spouse Pinnacle Career Institute would like to help you get the education you deserve. PCI offers skilled-based programs and is committed to your success. You served your military now get the education you deserve. If you have service obligations don’t let that get in the way of your education. Pinnacle Career Institute offers the Imagine American Military Scholarship as well as a PCI Military Scholarship. Make sure to talk to your Admissions Representative today to learn more on how you can apply.

 

Pharmacy Technician Program

Start your career training with a program that upon completion you’ll be able to sit or the CPhT Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam. The Pharmacy Technician program is available online and can be completed in less than 1 year. You’ll get hands-on, working knowledge of this career from experienced instructors. During your certificate program you’ll learn about calculations and measurements including Pharmacology and will end with a pharmacy technician externship. The great thing about the externship is you’ll finally be able to show an employer what you have learned in a real-world setting. Pharmacy Technicians can work in a retail setting or even in labs at hospitals. Get started with your training today at Pinnacle Career Institute.

 

Dental Assisting Training Program

Do you have aspirations of working at a dentist’s office? The training program at PCI teaches you how to take x-rays and teach patients about daily dental hygiene. You’ll learn how to play a supportive role to the dentist or dental hygienist. Get the hands-on experience needed while taking courses that focus on anatomy, oral health and dental radiology. PCI will give you all the training you need, get started today!

 

Medical Assistant (Certificate Training Program)

The great thing for students wanting a career training program in Medical Assisting is that the program is not only available at a campus but also online. Also students have a choice to attend Pinnacle Career Institute to receive their certificate or stay in school and earn their Associates Degree. You’ll learn how to take vital signs, administer injections and assist physicians. Depending on the size of the facility you work at many MA’s also schedule appointments and you could even deal with insurance companies regarding coverage and payments. As the healthcare industry demands more trained employees you can be sure medical assistants are used at almost any hospital or doctor’s office. Make a difference in someone’s life and start your career training as a medical assistant.

 

Medical Billing and Coding Specialist

If you like the healthcare industry but don’t see yourself in a high-stress job like a nurse or medical assistant then a career as a medical billing and coder could be the right fit. Learn all about ICD-10 coding and get the proper training so that you can take the CPC-A exam after you graduate. Be sure to ask about their flex program that combines campus based learning with online. Medical billers and coders deal mainly with insurance companies as they are taught how to properly code different types of medical procedures. Many billers and coders find employment in the government sector as well as in general hospitals, doctor’s offices and even nursing homes.

Massage Therapy Program

Learning how to properly give hot stone massages, pre-natal, Swedish massages and aromatherapy are just some of the techniques you’ll learn during your campus based training at Pinnacle Career Institute (PCI). Get hands-on classroom training as well as training on the business side of the industry. This will allow those who are going to be independent massage therapists to know how to bill and get clients. In less than a year you’ll be well on your way of learning the multiple types of massage and will be able to take the MBLEx (Massage and Body Work Licensing Exam). Knowing how to give a proper massage has a lot to do with listening to the client and knowing what current issues they face (stress or injury) but also what previous injuries they suffered. Part of the job is educating your client so they can help themselves perhaps with changing their lifestyle to a healthier one.

 

Personal Trainer Program

Join the amazing personal fitness industry. What better of a career choice but to learn how to help others achieve their fitness goals. Personal trainers have expanded and now are employed at corporations and health facilities not to mention gyms where one would typically seek employment. Now is the perfect time to start your training with Pinnacle Career Institute. Learn about sports nutrition, special exercise techniques. Learn to work with clients on their own goals of losing weight or getting in shape. Personal trainers can usually set their own hours as many gyms are now open 24/7. You can be your own boss and really make a difference in someone’s life.

 

Esthetician Certificate Training Program

Let the instructors at PCI train you in the latest skin care and beauty techniques. Many dermatologists work with estheticians to help them treat patients. You’ll learn about waxing, facials, exfoliation and more.

 

Wind Turbine Technician

Over the years the government has been investing in alternative energy for the US and wind turbines have proven to be one of the most cost effective ways to harness energy. Turbines need repair and constant maintenance and the certificate program at PCI is designed to give you the knowledge needed including OSHA10 certifications. Get course training on electricity and alternative energy systems as well as hydraulics and wind physics.

HVAC Technician Certificate Training Program

Looking for a HVAC program in the Kansas City area that will give you the hands-on experience need to take the NATE exam? Look no further than Pinnacle Career Institute. You’ll work with cooling and heating system and have full access to a HVAC lab as well as be taught by certified HVAC instructors. It is critical that you take a program that not only is accredited but has a proven record of success like PCI. The college offers one of the first accredited online training programs in the county. This allows you the flexibility to learn when it is right for you. We highly recommend looking into the HVAC training program at PCI, you’ll be happy you did. Contact them today and schedule a campus tour and learn about their upcoming start dates.

Electronics Technology Program

You can earn your certificate or Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Electronics Technology. Learn how to use different tools of the trade in order to do your job including courses centered around microprocessors and circuits. The great thing about this field is the variety of different industries that utilize electronics including the utility industry, communications and even healthcare.

Pinnacle has an online blog written by student and administrators. Topics include study tips from a mom, following up after a job interview and support, tips and ideas for each of the fields of interest. The school also has a boot camp in Las Vegas for a week-long intensive training course for the personal trainer and wind turbine technician programs. They host on-campus career fairs and career services.

 

Military Education
If you are currently on active duty, a military veteran or military spouse Pinnacle Career Institute would like to help you get the education you deserve. PCI offers skilled-based programs and is committed to your success. You served your military now get the education you deserve. If you have service obligations don’t let that get in the way of your education. Pinnacle Career Institute offers the Imagine American Military Scholarship as well as a PCI Military Scholarship. Make sure to talk to your Admissions Representative today to learn more on how you can apply.