We are dedicated to helping professionals like you in the UPMC network develop robust knowledge and in-demand skills through industry-recognized certifications. Whether you have a clinical background or you’d like to move into an allied healthcare role within the UPMC network, we invite you to explore your career options below.
Ready to begin your career journey or have more questions? Connect with a Training Specialist today!
Gain new in-demand skills for your current role or switch to a new career. Stack multiple credentials for maximum career mobility.
Certifications show that you are committed to continuous learning and improvement in your field. Stand out from your peers.
Gain a valuable credential that demonstrates your expertise. Increase your credibiilty with managers, patients and coworkers.
Great opportunity if you don't have a background in healthcare. Reskill to start a rewarding career as an allied healthcare professional.
Graduates are well-versed in patient safety, compliant with all relevant healthcare regulations and trained to the highest standards.
UPMC employees may defer payment for 60 days following course completion paired with your UPMC tuition benefit for no out-of-pocket cost.
An increasingly aging population is causing massive growth within the healthcare field. In fact, U.S. healthcare spending reached $4.1 trillion in 2020, or $12,530 per person, and is estimated to reach $6.2 trillion by 2028, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
This growth has changed the landscape of healthcare. In addition to traditional healthcare roles like nurses, doctors and specialists, there are a multitude of openings in positions such as medical assistant, EKG technician, patient care technician, and many more.
There’s no shortage of healthcare career possibilities in hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices, and even government organizations.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports healthcare jobs are projected to grow 16% through 2030, adding a total of about 2.6 million new jobs.
Medical assistants, Dental assistants, and EKG techs are just a few of the in-demand jobs in the industry. Take a look at these healthcare career statistics:
Healthcare HR is looking for a combination of soft and hard (technical) skills in future healthcare employees. Ideal soft skills to possess within the healthcare industry include:
Ideal hard skills to possess within the healthcare industry include:
Earning healthcare-specific certificates online from Harrisburg University helps you quickly develop these in-demand skills, so you can confidently land the perfect healthcare job.
Harrisburg University is one of the country’s top STEM-based universities. We have over 7,000 students hailing from 102 countries, with one of the most diverse student bodies among private colleges. Our mission is to prepare individuals to succeed in their chosen careers or help them advance in new ones. That is why we’ve partnered with UPMC to help those within their network reach new heights in their career.
If you’re ready to get started, connect with a Training Specialist today to answer program-specific questions! See the enrollment information below to start the program.
