366 Beaver Valley Mall
Monaca, Pa. 15061

In 1985, the DCI Career Institute was established as a computer sales, service and training organization. During its first year, the institute offered computer classes to the public. A year later, full-time computer training programs were developed and submitted for state licensure. Since then, the organization has become incorporated and accredited by the National Accrediting Agency (ACCET). Now, the school offers more than computers as an area of study.

DCI Career Institute offers four full-time career programs in massage therapy, business information, medical assistant, and computer networking. The massage therapy program develops student's skills for a career as a clinical massage therapist. The curriculum consists of anatomy and bodywork, massage techniques, complementary therapies, clinical practice and business professionalism and ethics.

The business information specialist program provides students with a skill base for a number of business industries. This program has a business office administration track and an Allied Health office administration track. In the business office administration track, students learn to create business presentations, web design, and use advanced features of database management. The allied health office administration track teaches medical billing and coding, medical transcription, medical terminology, and medical laboratory procedures.

Students in the medical assistant program become specialized in clinical procedures including CPR/First Aid, venipuncture, injection, measuring and recording vital signs as well as other numerous medical procedures. In eight months, medical assistant students will become CPR certified and nationally certified medical assistants.

In the computer network specialist program, students gain the necessary skills needed for a career in the IT business environment. The program provides extensive hands-on learning and students learn to troubleshoot, build and repair personal computers and network servers.

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Financial assistance is available to DCI students through a multitude of sources. DCI Career Institute participates in the Federal Pell Grant program and the Federal Family Education Loan Programs.

The institute's career services assists students with their job searches. The resource center provides resume critique, cover letter preparation, and maintains a list of local employment opportunities.

DCI Career Institute offers other services, which include corporate training and private tutoring, and is a certification testing site.

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