A few months at PMI can change your life! Founded in 1972, Pima
Medical Institute has become one of the leading medical career
training institutions in the western United States, offering a
wide variety of certificate and associate degree programs at nine
convenient campus locations.
We're not just a career college, but also a life-altering entity
that nurtures competent medical professionals who can meet the
expectations of 21st century employers. Our mission is to improve
the quality of people's lives by providing the best value in
medical career education.
Our quality programs are taught by competent and dedicated
faculty who are focused on maximizing each student's potential so
that graduates may enjoy real success stories within their chosen
careers. Thousands graduate each year from Pima Medical
Institute's campuses and the majority of those graduates are
placed into jobs.
The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools has accredited
Pima Medical Institute since 1983.
Pharmacy Technicians assist and support licensed Pharmacists in
providing health care and medication to patients. Pharmacy
Technicians often perform a central role in the preparation and
delivery of drug products and as a liaison between the Doctor,
the Pharmacist and the patient. Courses include medical
terminology, anatomy, physiology, chemistry, pharmacology as well
as pharmacy law and ethics.
Dental Assistant - Certificate Program
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Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care duties in the
office and laboratory. They assist dentists chairside, take
x-rays, maintain records and equipment, prepare patients for
treatment and instruct patients in oral hygiene. Courses include
dental office administration, dental anatomy and physiology,
preventive dentistry as well as chairside assisting theory and
lab.
Medical Assistant - Certificate Program
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Medical Assistants aid doctors and nurses in delivering
healthcare - ranging from performing administrative duties to
direct patient care - in health centers, health insurance
companies, urgent care centers, clinics and the physician's
office. Courses include medical terminology, office management,
medical law & ethics, medical insurance, medical office
laboratory procedures, nursing and surgical procedures as well as
examination techniques.
Medical Administrative Assistant - Certificate Program
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The Medical Administrative Assistant is usually the first person
patients come in contact with in a medical facility, whether by
telephone or in person. Medical Administrative Assistants are
sought after to work in hospitals, clinics, specialty offices,
veterinary offices, dental offices, nursing homes and physical
therapy practice. Courses include office management, medical
terminology as well as medical law and ethics.
Veterinary Assistant - Certificate Program
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Veterinary Assistants feed and bathe animals, administer
medication as prescribed by the Veterinarian and assist the
Veterinary team in the treatment of animals. Your specialized
knowledge of animal diseases, laboratory testing and nursing
procedures will launch you into a satisfying career in Veterinary
medicine. Courses include pharmacology, anatomy, physiology,
parasitology, surgery and anesthesiology as well as veterinary
nursing techniques.
Veterinary Technician - Associate's Degree
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Are you an animal person? Love your patients and your job as a
Veterinary Technician. Nurture the health and well-being of
animals through your specialized knowledge of animal behavior and
care, surgical assisting, laboratory testing and nursing
procedures. Become an integral member of the veterinary team.
Veterinary Tech's are licensed/registered professionals that
perform advanced procedures, dentistry treatments, induce
anesthesia prior to surgeries and perform as surgical scrub
technicians. The Veterinary Technician must work independently
and be able to respond quickly in emergencies. These
professionals may work in clinics, hospitals, laboratories,
ranches, zoos or other veterinary settings.