Allied Health Programs

Professional Allied Health Training Programs in Pittsburgh, PA

If you’re a compassionate person, interested in working with and helping others and you’re looking to get established in a rewarding professional career, training to become an Allied Health professional could be an excellent opportunity for you.

At Bidwell Training Center, you’ll benefit from industry-aligned curriculum, individualized attention from experienced instructors, and the opportunity to practice on state-of-the-art equipment. With accelerated training, you can pursue a meaningful Allied Health career path as a skilled and job-ready candidate.

We offer three comprehensive Allied Health programs, ranging from 7 to 8 months*. Each program includes an externship, where you will apply the skills you’ve learned and gain relevant work experience.

At Bidwell Training Center, students do not incur any tuition fees. Bidwell Training Center receives funding from the State of Pennsylvania. The tuition, fees, uniforms, supplies, and textbooks for individual students who attend Bidwell Training Center are covered for all accepted students by an internal one-time institutional grant made possible by these state funds. This grant is automatically awarded to students upon acceptance, with no application process required on their part.

Allied Health Program Options:

Medical Assistant
Get the skills and experience to be a qualified healthcare professional. You will learn how to function as a member of a professional team, use the electronic health record, instruct patients, and obtain vital signs and patient history. Learn more.
Medical Billing
Our Medical Coder/Biller program gets you the skills to help hospitals, physician practices, and other healthcare facilities get reimbursements from insurance companies while correctly processing health insurance claims. Learn more.

FAQs

: What allied health programs does Bidwell Training Center offer in Pittsburgh?
Bidwell Training Center offers two allied health programs: Medical Assistant and Medical Coder/Biller.. Each runs approximately 7 to 8 months* and includes a hands-on externship in a real-world healthcare setting.

All three are available at no cost to eligible Pennsylvania residents.

*Program length when completed in normal time.

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: What is the difference between the Medical Assistant and Medical Billing programs at Bidwell?
The Medical Assistant program focuses on clinical and administrative skills — vital signs, patient procedures, and EHR — for roles working directly with patients. The Medical Coder/Biller program trains students in claims processing and revenue cycle management for roles in healthcare billing offices.

Both programs include externships, run approximately 8 months*, and are offered at no cost to eligible students.

*Program length when completed in normal time.

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: What are the admissions requirements for allied health programs at Bidwell?
All allied health programs require a high school diploma or GED, proof of Pennsylvania residency, and passing scores on an assessment covering reading comprehension and basic math. Some programs also require a criminal record check.

The process begins with an in-person Information Session by appointment — call 412-402-9761 to schedule.

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: Do Bidwell's allied health programs include hands-on training?
Yes. All three programs include classroom instruction, hands-on lab work, and a supervised externship, placing students in real-world healthcare settings before graduation.

Small class sizes allow for direct, personalized instruction throughout, and Bidwell’s placement staff coordinates the externship placement.

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: Are Bidwell's allied health programs offered at no cost?
Yes. All allied health programs are offered at no cost to eligible Pennsylvania residents. State funding combined with foundation and donor support allows Bidwell to cover tuition, fees, uniforms, supplies, and textbooks.

Students receive a one-time institutional grant automatically upon acceptance — no separate application needed.

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For immediate questions, call 412-402-9761

*Program length when completed in normal time.