Walking through the streets of Philadelphia or through the battlefields of Gettysburg is taking a trip back through the history of the United States. Pennsylvania has witnessed some of the most important events in U.S. history, making it a must-see for any trip to the northeast. Pennsylvanians can choose from big-city life in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia to the peace and quiet of the Pennsylvania Wilds and Allegheny National Forest. Whether urban or rustic, Pennsylvania is full of history and beauty.
Studying and working in the Keystone State lets you take advantage of all Pennsylvania has to offer. The healthcare industry is a major Pennsylvania employer, with more than 35,000 workers in Pennsylvania hospitals, pharmacies, clinics, dental offices, and other health facilities. PA medical employees enjoy good wages, great job security, career advancement opportunities, scheduling flexibility, and - above all - the pleasure of helping others. Right now, almost half of the fastest-growing Pennsylvania careers are in healthcare, including medical records and health information technologists, physician assistants, medical assistants, and home care aids.
Joining these fast-growing fields is easy - in just one or two years you can complete Pennsylvania medical training and get your associate's degree. As Medical Careers take off in popularity, there are more and more competitive and comprehensive training programs surfacing across Pennsylvania and the rest of the country. Review the list of schools we have compiled, and select one that best fits your needs.
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(Wyomissing) - Medical Assistant Program, Massage Therapy | ![]() |
| Bradford School | (Pittsburgh) - Dental Assisting, Medical Assistant | ![]() |
| Career Training Academy™ | (Monroeville, New Kensington, Pittsburgh) - Medical Assisting, Medical Billing/Coding, Massage Therapy, Dental Assisting | ![]() |
| CDM Institute | (Allentown) - Medical Billing, Coding, & Office Administration | ![]() |
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(Broomall) - Dental Assistant, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Surgical Technician | ![]() |
| CLN* | (Altoona, Mechanicsburg) - Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Billing & Coding Specialist | ![]() |
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(Center City and Northeast Philadelphia) - Administrative Medical Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Biller, Pharmacy Technician | ![]() |
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(Pittsburgh) - Medical Administrative Secretary, Medical Assistant, Medical Insurance Billing and Coding, Patient Care Technician, Pharmacy Technician | ![]() |
| ICM School of Business and Medical Careers | (Pittsburgh) - Medical Assistant, Medical Office Administration, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant | ![]() |
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(Center City, Fort Washington, Pittsburgh Downtown, Valley Forge) - Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management | ![]() |
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(Center Valley) - Massage Therapy | ![]() |
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(Allentown) - Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician | ![]() |
| National Massage Therapy Institute | (Philadelphia) - Massage Therapy | ![]() |
| Pace Institute | (Reading) - Medical Office Assistant, Medical Secretary | ![]() |
| Pittsburgh Technical Institute | (Pittsburgh) - Medical Assisting, Medical Office Administration, Medical Coding, Medical Assistant | ![]() |
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(Philadelphia) - Dental Assisting, Medical Assistant, Coding & Billing, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Non-Invasive Cardiovascular & Surgical Technology, Massage Therapy | ![]() |
| Anthem Institute | (Springfield) - Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Massage Therapy | ![]() |
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(Center City, Northeast Philadelphia, Plymouth Meeting) - Medical Admin Assistant | ![]() |
| Kaplan Career Institute | (Harrisburg) - Medical Assisting, Billing and Coding | ![]() |
| Thompson Institute | (Philadelphia) - Medical Assisting, Billing and Coding | ![]() |
| Vet Tech Institute, a division of Median School of Allied Health Careers | (Pittsburgh) - Veterinary Technician | ![]() |
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