Pinnacle Career Institute- Kansas City South

1001 E. 101st Terrace, Suite 325, Kansas City, MO 64131

http://pcitraining.edu/

School Description

Provided by Pinnacle Career Institute- Kansas City South

The mission of Pinnacle Career Institute is to provide the highest quality of education and services required to prepare our students for careers in industry-related employment. For over 50 years, Pinnacle Career Institute has endeavored to establish an environment for its students and staff that promotes professional growth, encourages each person to achieve his or her highest potential, and fosters ethical responsibility and individual creativity within a framework of equal opportunity and affirmative action.

Pinnacle Career Institute- Kansas City South

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Pinnacle Career Institute is a career college with schools in South Kansas City, Missouri and North Kansas City, and in Lawrence, Kansas. PCI has an online campus as well. Offering certificates and degrees, the school has been in existence for more than fifty years and is increasing the number of programs offered in order to stay current with job market trends.

Program Offerings

The Lawrence Campus offers the following programs:

Business Administration

Massage Therapy

Medical Assisting

Medical Billing and Coding

Personal Trainer Certification **

The Lawrence campus is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.

The South Kansas City campus offers training programs in:

Electronics

Massage Therapy

Medical Assisting

Medical Billing and Coding **

Personal Trainer Certification **

The North Kansas City campus offers training programs in:

Medical Assisting

Medical Billing and Coding **

Personal Trainer Certification **

Both Kansas City campuses are accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology. The North Kansas City campus is a branch campus of Pinnacle Career Institute.

The Online campus offers training programs in:

Personal Trainer Certification

Medical Billing and Coding

PCI Online utilizes a learning management systems that features live chat, direct instructor interaction, and community forums about the courses students are taking. Pinnacle Career Institute was granted Proprietary School Certification by the Missouri Department of Higher Education.

  • These programs are available through an optional flex education system utilizing online learning as well as campus-based coursework.

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Quick Facts

Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
For Profit
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 9,975
Students Receiving Aid:
85%
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Degree Programs at Pinnacle Career Institute- Kansas City South

Associate's Level Programs

  • Business

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      • Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
        A program that prepares individuals to support business information operations by using computer equipment to enter, process, and retrieve data for a wide variety of administrative purposes. Includes instruction in using basic business software and hardware; business computer networking; principles of desktop publishing; preparing mass mailings; compiling and editing spreadsheets; list maintenance; preparing tables and graphs; receipt control; and preparing business performance reports.
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    • General Business See more schools with programs in General Business
      • Business Administration and Management
        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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    • Management See more schools with programs in Management
      • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
        A program that generally prepares individuals to manage the development of human capital in organizations, and to provide related services to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in personnel and organization policy, human resource dynamics and flows, labor relations, sex roles, civil rights, human resources law and regulations, motivation and compensation systems, work systems, career management, employee testing and assessment, recruitment and selection, managing employee and job training programs, and the management of human resources programs and operations.
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      • Marketing
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  • Communication & Media

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    • Advertising
      An advertising program focuses on the creation of commercial messages intended to promote and sell products. This program prepares individuals to function as advertising assistants, technicians, and managers. This major program includes instruction in advertising theory, marketing strategy, advertising design and production methods, campaign methods and techniques, media management, related principles of business management, and applicable technical and equipment skills.
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  • Engineering

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    • Electrical, Electronics and Communi­cations Engineering
      A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical, electronic and related communications systems and their components, including electrical power generation systems; and the analysis of problems such as superconductor, wave propagation, energy storage and retrieval, and reception and amplification.
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  • Fitness, Recreation and Leisure Studies

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  • Health & Medical Services

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    • Healing Arts See more schools with programs in Healing Arts
      • Massage Therapy
        A program that prepares individuals to provide relief and improved health and well-being to clients through the application of manual techniques for manipulating skin, muscles, and connective tissues. Includes instruction in Western (Swedish) massage; sports massage; myotherapy/trigger point massage; myofascial release; deep tissue massage; cranio-sacral therapy; reflexology; massage safety and emergency management; client counseling; practice management; applicable regulations; and professional standards and ethics.
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      • Reflexology
        Reflexology, or zone therapy, is the practice of massaging, squeezing, or pushing on parts of the feet, or sometimes the hands and ears, with the goal of encouraging a beneficial effect on other parts of the body, or to improve general health.
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      • Spa Therapy
        Spa therapy is a specific combination of hydro-massage techniques, baths with healing water and varieties of manual massage procedures performed by spa therapists. Spa procedures help human skin become soft and resilient, and full of living energy. A talented spa therapist must be able to relax a patient, provide him/her with qualified advice concerning the procedures available, and explain the healing effects of spa treatments. Additionally, the spa therapist must have the ability to maintain a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere for the patient.
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    • Healthcare Administration See more schools with programs in Healthcare Administration
      • Medical Insurance/Biller
        A program that prepares individuals to perform and manage the medical and health insurance operations in a medical office, health care facility, health maintenance organization, or insurance provider. Includes instruction in health and medical insurance processes; health insurance law, policy, and regulations; insurance records and paperwork administration; insurance office administration; health/medical insurance software applications; personnel supervision; business mathematics; billing and collection procedures; medical terminology; and communications skills.
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      • Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
        A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of office managers and other professionals, to perform routine administrative duties in a medical, clinical, or health care facility/system office environment. Includes instruction in general office skills, data processing, office equipment operation, principles of medical record-keeping and business regulations, medical/clinical office procedures, and communications skills.
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    • Medical Assistant Professions See more schools with programs in Medical Assistant Professions
      • Medical/Clinical Assistant
        A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-examination and examination assistance, and the administration of medications and first aid. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; medical law and ethics; patient psychology and communications; medical office procedures; and clinical diagnostic, examination, testing, and treatment procedures.
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  • Skilled Trades

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      • Industrial Electronics Technician
        A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to assemble, install, operate, maintain, and repair electrical/electronic equipment used in industry and manufacturing. Includes instruction in installing, maintaining and testing various types of equipment.
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  • Technician Careers

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      • Computer Systems Technology
        A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of professionals who use computer systems. Includes instruction in basic computer design and architecture, programming, problems of specific computer applications, component and system maintenance and inspection procedures, hardware and software problem diagnosis and repair, and report preparation.
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      • Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
        A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of electrical, electronics and communication engineers. Includes instruction in electrical circuitry, prototype development and testing; systems analysis and testing, systems maintenance, instrument calibration, and report preparation.
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  • Technology

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      • Computer Programming/Programmer
        A program that focuses on the general writing and implementation of generic and customized programs to drive operating systems and that generally prepares individuals to apply the methods and procedures of software design and programming to software installation and maintenance. Includes instruction in software design, low- and high-level languages and program writing; program customization and linking; prototype testing; troubleshooting; and related aspects of operating systems and networks.
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      • Telecommunications Technology
        A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to help design and implement telecommunications systems. Includes instruction in communications protocol, data networking, digital compression algorithms, digital signal processing, Internet access, object-oriented and relational databases, and programming languages.
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Certificate Programs at Pinnacle Career Institute- Kansas City South

  • Business

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    • Administrative Services See more schools with programs in Administrative Services
      • Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
        A program that prepares individuals to support business information operations by using computer equipment to enter, process, and retrieve data for a wide variety of administrative purposes. Includes instruction in using basic business software and hardware; business computer networking; principles of desktop publishing; preparing mass mailings; compiling and editing spreadsheets; list maintenance; preparing tables and graphs; receipt control; and preparing business performance reports.
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    • General Business See more schools with programs in General Business
      • Business Administration and Management
        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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    • Management See more schools with programs in Management
      • Office Management and Supervision
        A program that prepares individuals to supervise and manage the operations and personnel of business offices and management-level divisions. Includes instruction in employee supervision, management, and labor relations; budgeting; scheduling and coordination; office systems operation and maintenance; office records management, organization, and security; office facilities design and space management; preparation and evaluation of business management data; and public relations.
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      • Marketing
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  • Engineering

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    • Electrical, Electronics and Communi­cations Engineering
      A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical, electronic and related communications systems and their components, including electrical power generation systems; and the analysis of problems such as superconductor, wave propagation, energy storage and retrieval, and reception and amplification.
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  • Fitness, Recreation and Leisure Studies

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  • Health & Medical Services

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    • Healing Arts See more schools with programs in Healing Arts
      • Massage Therapy
        A program that prepares individuals to provide relief and improved health and well-being to clients through the application of manual techniques for manipulating skin, muscles, and connective tissues. Includes instruction in Western (Swedish) massage; sports massage; myotherapy/trigger point massage; myofascial release; deep tissue massage; cranio-sacral therapy; reflexology; massage safety and emergency management; client counseling; practice management; applicable regulations; and professional standards and ethics.
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    • Healthcare Administration See more schools with programs in Healthcare Administration
      • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
        A program that prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Includes instruction in planning, business management, financial management, public relations, human resources management, health care systems operation and management, health care resource allocation and policy making, health law and regulations, and applications to specific types of health care services.
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      • Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
        A program that prepares individuals to perform specialized data entry, classification, and record-keeping procedures related to medical diagnostic, treatment, billing, and insurance documentation. Includes instruction in medical records and insurance software applications, basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, fundamentals of medical science and treatment procedures, data classification and coding, data entry skills, and regulations relating to Medicare and insurance documentation.
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      • Medical Insurance/Biller
        A program that prepares individuals to perform and manage the medical and health insurance operations in a medical office, health care facility, health maintenance organization, or insurance provider. Includes instruction in health and medical insurance processes; health insurance law, policy, and regulations; insurance records and paperwork administration; insurance office administration; health/medical insurance software applications; personnel supervision; business mathematics; billing and collection procedures; medical terminology; and communications skills.
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    • Medical Assistant Professions See more schools with programs in Medical Assistant Professions
      • Health/Medical Assisting Services
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      • Medical/Clinical Assistant
        A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-examination and examination assistance, and the administration of medications and first aid. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; medical law and ethics; patient psychology and communications; medical office procedures; and clinical diagnostic, examination, testing, and treatment procedures.
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      • Occupational Therapist Assistant
        A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of occupational therapists, to direct patient participation in skill-enhancing, learning, and motivational tasks; correct or diminish pathologies; and to provide direct health education and promotion services. Includes instruction in human life span development, occupational therapy principles and practice skills, treatment planning and implementation, record-keeping and documentation, patient education and intervention, activity and program direction, and assistive services management.
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  • Skilled Trades

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      • Industrial Electronics Technician
        A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to assemble, install, operate, maintain, and repair electrical/electronic equipment used in industry and manufacturing. Includes instruction in installing, maintaining and testing various types of equipment.
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  • Social Sciences

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      • Sport Psychology
        Sport psychology is a specialization within psychology that seeks to understand psychological/mental factors that affect performance in sports, physical activity and exercise and apply these to enhance individual and team performance. It deals with increasing performance by managing emotions and minimizing the psychological effects of injury and poor performance. Some of the most important skills taught are goal setting, relaxation, visualization, self-talk, awareness and control, concentration, using rituals, attribution training, and periodization. The principles and theories may be applied to any human movement or performance tasks (e.g., playing a musical instrument, acting in a play, public speaking, motor skills). There are over 100 graduate programs in sport psychology available world-wide. Usually, experts recommend that students be trained in both kinesiology (i.e., sport & exercise sciences, physical education) and counseling.
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  • Technician Careers

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      • Computer Systems Technology
        A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of professionals who use computer systems. Includes instruction in basic computer design and architecture, programming, problems of specific computer applications, component and system maintenance and inspection procedures, hardware and software problem diagnosis and repair, and report preparation.
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      • Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
        A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of electrical, electronics and communication engineers. Includes instruction in electrical circuitry, prototype development and testing; systems analysis and testing, systems maintenance, instrument calibration, and report preparation.
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  • Technology

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      • Telecommunications Technology
        A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to help design and implement telecommunications systems. Includes instruction in communications protocol, data networking, digital compression algorithms, digital signal processing, Internet access, object-oriented and relational databases, and programming languages.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 58%
Men 42%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 70%
African-American 27%
Other 2%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 84%
Out-of-State 16%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Missouri 84%
Kansas 16%
Percent of Students International: 0%
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 9,975    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 140    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 1,200 85%  
Student Loans:
$ 4,866 74%  
Any Aid:
  85%  

College Advice

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Question: I am going to school at The Pinnacle Career Institute for Medical Billing and Coding & also..?

going there to be a Medical Assistant. I have been doing pretty good with the schooling so far...the end of April 09 I will be done with the billing and coding part. I have been hearing from a TON of people that they can't find jobs doing this stuff and if they do they need experience of at least a year...Was this not a good decision to go to school for? Its got me down and gloomy feeling like Im wasting my time and money...Where and what good tips would be to look for a job? Also, If you took the courses did you think it was worth it are you making good money too? Anykind of self esteem booster would be great!
11 months ago

Best Answer

Hi summer j, i am summer r! How funny is that? Anyways, I went to school for medical billing and coding too. I got hired right after school where I had done my externship. However it was answering phones. I eventually found a small hospital that would give me a job. Most of the places where I am from will not hire you without certification. My advice would be to get certified as soon as you can!

Question: I am going to school for Medical Insurance Billing and Coding at Pinnacle Career Institute....?

Is this school good? It is the only one I could find with a nine-month program like most of the tech schools out here. And am I looking at a good career field? Can I go for billing AND coding? Most of the job descriptions I saw had billing OR coding jobs - not both. And are the starting wages/salaries good? I have a son and looking to get married soon to add another to my family in the next 3-5 years... Is this a good career move?
30 months ago

Best Answer

Medical Insurance Billing and Coding are two very separate fields. I am personally a CPC through the AAPC, A CCP through PHIA, RN, and I am an auditor. I have been a CPC (Certified Professional Coder) since 1995. I have been doing this for some time. I also have taught at the National College of Business and I can tell you that your diploma will not help you in the job market. However, it may help you to learn the field, how to code, the basics, etc. but it will not help you otherwise. You must get certified through the AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) or PHIA (Professional Healthcare Information Association). It all depends on what your state most employs. That is something you need to look into. As far as the job market, it is in high demand. If not locally, you can work remotely or travel. Personally, I travel. I make anywhere from $120,000 to $200,000 per year. You should really consider getting a mentor to help you with your career decisions. I have mentored multiple people and trust me here, it will really help you. If you choose a mentor, make sure that they are certified and that they have been for sometime. There are many new certified coders and/or billers out there that are new to the field. Nothing wrong with that, but the real world in this field is totally different from you actually learn in school... For instance, when taking the CPC exam, you can not use rules for Medicare. This is where it will become very confusing for you if you are already coding. However, if you know your stuff you will not have any problems. The CPC exam is as hard or harder than the nursing boards I took if that tells you anything. You really need to know your anatomy and all of your basics before you venture into the coding field. Billing, this is more behing the scenes. You will work with insurance companys etc. With coding, you need to work more hands on with the physicians, nurses, etc. You have to know pretty much everything that goes on with the patients. I have wrote a book on coding and believe me, I could go on for days. It is a good field and in high demand.

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