6666 Harwin Drive
Suite 160
Houston, Texas 77036

Professional Careers Institute, founded in 1994, offers numerous courses in a variety of occupational disciplines. Diploma programs offered at the Professional Careers Institute include the Pharmacy Technician program, the administrative medical assistant program, the medical assistant program and more.

Each program offered at the Professional Careers Institute is comprised of an individual curriculum. Through the pharmacy technician program, PCI students will have the opportunity to gain knowledge in areas such as pharmaceutical terminology, medical terminology, prescribing medications and much more. Through the nurse aide program, students will have the opportunity to gain knowledge about medical instruments, medical records, computers and more.

Many of the programs offered at the Professional Careers Institute prepare students for careers in fields that are growing. According to United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, "the employment of medical assistants is expected to grow 35 percent from 2006-16," which is considered much faster than the average. Similarly, the employment of pharmacy technicians is also growing much faster than the average.

In addition to the variety of programs offered at the Professional Careers Institute, students can also take advantage of the institute's location. The Institute is located in the metropolis of Houston in Texas. Houston is home to numerous historical, cultural and recreational attractions alike. Students can enjoy museums, art galleries, a diverse range of restaurants, theatres and much more. Some Houston area attractions include the American Cowboy Museum, the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, the Space Center Houston and many others.

Quick Facts:

At the Professional Careers Institute, qualifying students have access to several financial aid options.

According to the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, "the employment of pharmacy technicians is expected to grow 32% from 2006-16."

The Nurse Aide Program offers both day and evening courses, which provides added flexibility and convenience for students.

The Professional Careers Institute is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Continuing education and Training.

Professional Careers Institute programs can be completed in less than one year.

The pharmacy technician program, the administrative assistant program and the medical assistant program offered at the Professional Careers Institute are six-month programs.

According to the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, "the employment of nurses aides, orderlies and attendants is expected to grow 18% from 2006 to 2016."
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