Unitek College™ is a privately held vocational school dedicated to helping you gain the skills needed to advance your career or begin a brand new career. Your training at Unitek College will position you to take advantage of the rising demand for experts in allied health, nursing, and technology professions. Our programs include Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Dental Assisting, Vocational Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing: RN-to-BSN Degree Completion.
Medical Assisting
Medical Assisting is a great program for people interested in providing care and comfort to those with medical needs. Unitek College’s 9-month Medical Assisting program offers an active learning environment with an emphasis on practicing real clinical skills. Our program covers medical terminology, medical front office procedures, medical/clinical procedures, basic anatomy and physiology, and special Medical Assisting duties.
Our knowledgeable teachers and hands-on training methods create a low-pressure setting where you can learn and grow in pursuit of your new career as a Medical Assistant.
All students complete an externship, which provides practical experience in a physicians' office, hospital, or other healthcare facility. Emphasis is placed on communication, critical thinking, human relations, decision making, and other skills required of well-qualified medical personnel.
Pharmacy Technician
Unitek College’s Pharmacy Technician program blends traditional lectures and hands-on laboratory exercises to best prepare future Pharmacy Technicians for success in the workforce. Our 9-month Pharmacy Technician program prepares students to perform tasks related to receiving, dispensing, distribution, control, maintenance, compounding, manufacturing, packaging and labeling of pharmaceutical products.
The right prescription can make a world of difference to patients struggling with infections or chronic illnesses. If you’re interested in helping people by correctly preparing and dispensing prescription medications, a career as a Pharmacy Technician may be right for you. Pharmacy Technicians are employed in a variety of settings, including: hospitals, pharmacies, clinics, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and pharmaceutical companies.
Our knowledgeable teachers and hands-on training methods create a pressure-free setting where you can learn and grow in pursuit of your new career as a Pharmacy Technician. In addition, all students complete an externship, which provides practical experience in a real pharmacy setting.
Vocational Nursing
Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), sometimes called Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), provide direct medical care to patients under the direction of doctors and registered nurses. LVNs often have more contact with patients than any other member of the healthcare team. If you’re a compassionate person interested in helping others as a nurse, Vocational Nursing training could put you on the path to a rewarding career.
Unitek College offers certificate and associate degree programs in Vocational Nursing. Our intensive 12 month Vocational Nursing Certificate Program covers clinical and theory components to prepare graduates to take the NCLEX-PN licensing exam, and work as a generalist Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). All Unitek College pre-licensure Vocational Nursing students complete clinical rotations at a healthcare facility as a part of their curriculum.
Educational objectives include: collaborating effectively with clients, families, and health care teams to provide holistic care; assisting in the formulation of a problem-solving approach to deliver basic nursing care to clients; and coordinating patient care with other members of a health care team within the standards of practice.
Information Technology
Unitek College offers a degree track in Information Technology (IT) in addition to the other programs listed herewith. With the massive surge in internet usage and reliance, the Information Technology field has never been more in-demand. As we as a society remain ever-more reliant upon computers and connected devices, the need for competent and qualified IT professionals will continue to proliferate.
The Unitek Information Technology program is designed to provide students with the academic and practical knowledge to understand the fundamentals of computer technology, which includes the foundational information necessary to understand both desktop and system networking environments. This hands-on, practical approach offers students the ability to troubleshoot an array of software and hardware issues.
Registered Nursing
It can be difficult to make your future a priority in today's busy world. That's why we designed our RN (Registered Nursing) Degree Completion Program to fit into your schedule. In as few as 12 months*, Unitek College's flexible, 100% Online RN Degree Completion Program will provide you with the tools you need to advance into expanded healthcare roles as a Bachelors-prepared Nurse.
Students taking all of the semester credits taught in the program at a full-time pace can expect to finish the program over 20 months. Students transferring the maximum amount of upper-division credits can expect to finish the program in as few as 3 semesters over 12 months.
Unitek College's Online RN Completion Degree Program uses a modern, web-based collaborative learning platform; students only need a laptop or desktop computer with internet access and standard Microsoft Office. Our primary goal is to provide you with an amazing learning experience, whether you’re on or off-campus.
Educational objectives include becoming a positive change agent in the work force; applying evidence-based knowledge to shape nursing practice; adhering to ethical, legal, regulatory, and professional nursing standards; and incorporating sensitivity to physical, social, cultural, and spiritual patient diversity.
Unitek is a private, for-profit educational institution. So no matter your residency status, the cost is the same. Find out more about Unitek's online programs by going to http://www.onlinerntobsndegrees.com. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at, www.unitekcollege.edu/
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The overall cost students will pay at this school is approximately - after scholarships, grants and other forms of aid are taken into consideration. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Note: Financial aid is only available for those who qualify, check with the school for details.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $30,000-$36,000 per year
- Required fees for full-time students: $3,300
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $5,551 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 100% | $11,904 |
Other Healthcare or Nursing Schools
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Unitek College.
- Cambridge Junior College - Woodland in Woodland, CA (81 miles away)
- Carrington College - Reno in Reno, NV (179 miles away)
- Career Care Institute in Lancaster, CA (289 miles away)
- Valley College of Medical Careers in West Hills, CA (295 miles away)
- California Career College in Canoga Park, CA (296 miles away)