Welcome to Pinnacle Career Institute. We offer three convenient
locations (schools in Kansas City South, Missouri; Kansas City
North, Missouri; and Lawrence, Kansas) and online courses. We
offer the flexibility our students need to make sure they receive
the best quality skill training available. It is our goal to give
students the best possible education and help them secure
employment after graduation. We give our students the tools to
excel in their post-education careers.
Pinnacle Career Institute has been training students to reach the
"pinnacle" of their career opportunities since 1953. We do so by
offering programs in competitive industries. While we are best
known for our personal trainer schools in Kansas, Missouri and
online, Pinnacle Career Institute offers something for everyone.
You can trust Pinnacle Career Institute no matter what program
you enroll in. We strive for success in computer technician,
massage therapy, medical assistant and medical billing and coding
training, and much more. You can enter the business, electronics
or medical field feeling confident in your Pinnacle Career
Institute education.
If you live in South Kansas City, Missouri, colleges in your area
offer a lot of choices. How do you know which Kansas City college
to choose? Choose Pinnacle Career Institute, of course! We
consider ourselves one of the premier colleges in Kansas City. We
offer the short-term training that busy students need.
Massage therapy is far more beneficial than most people realize.
While it helps soothe muscles after a busy day of work, massage
therapy also has many healing properties. Begin a massage therapy
career through training at Pinnacle Career Institute!
Massage Therapy training at PCI incorporates clinical work and
classroom work. Our program prepares graduates to sit for the
National Commission on Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork exam.
Master the healing art of massage while you prepare for a career
as a massage therapist in a spa or fitness center. You can even
start your own massage therapy business with training in the PCI
Massage Therapy program. Make our massage therapy school your
choice for rewarding career training. Contact us now to sign up!
Medical Assistant - Associate's or Certificate
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Most medical offices would not function without the help of
trained medical assistants. They help physicians and other
medical staff perform their jobs efficiently. Medical assistants
do many of the up-front and behind-the-scenes duties. Begin your
medical assistant career with training from Pinnacle Career
Institute's Medical Assistant program.
The Medical Assistant certificate program at PCI prepares you to
take an active role in the treatment of patients. You will learn
to perform routine medical procedures. These may include
collecting and preparing laboratory specimens (including
phlebotomy), taking medical histories and vital signs, explaining
treatment procedures, and assisting with examinations. Get a
career that makes a difference in your life and the lives of
those you help. Enroll in PCI Medical Assistant courses today.
Receive the medical assistant training you need to succeed.
Medical Billing & Coding - Certificate
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The Medical Billing and Coding certificate program can get you
started on a rewarding career. PCI's program provides you with a
solid foundation in the critical skills needed in medical billing
and coding practices. As a successful graduate, you should be
prepared to enter the healthcare field in billing and coding.
Throughout your training, you will be provided with technological
competencies and interpersonal strategies required of medical
office professionals. You will also gain understanding of the
value and importance of correct billing and coding. With our
program, you will be prepared to take the AAPC for
apprentice-level certification (CPC-A).
Pinnacle Career Institute's Medical Billing and Coding program
prepares you to begin your career faster. You will be ready to
work in an administrative or clerical position in the medical
office setting. You will study insurance processing,
administrative office techniques, medical records, appointment
scheduling, transcribing, and billing and coding. Classes contain
lecture and lab. A minimum of 2 hours per week are devoted to
professional development techniques. These may include The
Pacific Institute's Thought Patterns for a Successful
Career™.
Personal Trainer - Associate's
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For most people, exercising is a necessary evil. They lack the
motivation and commitment to maintain a healthy fitness routine.
That's where a professional fitness trainer comes in. Become a
professional fitness trainer and play a part in the improved
health of many people by earning your personal trainer
certification! Find out more about personal training careers by
calling Pinnacle Career Institute!
Fitness education is key to capitalizing on the ever-expanding
health and fitness market. Personal training schools are opening
all over the place due to this demand. But not all personal
fitness training is created equal. PCI provides more than a
health and fitness education.
As a PCI student, you will learn to perform a variety of
exercise-related assessments and tests. You will be able to
design safe and effective exercise programs, implement safe
weight loss/gain programs, and be proficient in a variety of
business-related skills. These skills will prepare you for work
in a fitness center, corporate gym or your own personal training
business. Take advantage of our extensive collection of fitness
equipment. It ranges from free-weight equipment to treadmills and
elliptical machines to Nautilus Nitro machines as you advance in
the program.
Accreditation
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Pinnacle Career Institute Kansas City South is nationally
accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and
Colleges of Technology. www.accsct.org
Pinnacle Career Institute Kansas City South is granted
Proprietary School Certification by the Missouri Department of
Higher Education. www.dhe.mo.gov
