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Pima Medical Institute

Pima Medical Institute - Albuquerque
2201 San Pedro NE
Building 3, Suite 100
Albuquerque, NM 87110

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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.

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Dental Assistant - Certificate

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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
  • chairside assisting theory and lab

Massage Therapist - Certificate

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Massage therapists use professional touch in the application of massage techniques. Working independently or as part of the health care team, massage therapists provide various levels of care and support to their clients that include massage for pleasure and relaxation, as well as therapeutic massage for specific conditions such as carpal tunnel, low back pain and headaches. Massage therapists also provide services to special needs populations such as athletes, the elderly and pregnant women. In addition to proficiency in the practical application of massage techniques, Massage therapists must have detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pathology, kinesiology, as well as strong interpersonal skills and professional ethics.

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Medical Administrative Assistant - Certificate

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The medical administrative assistant is usually the first person patients meet 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 practices.

Courses include:

  • office management
  • medical terminology
  • medical law and ethics

Medical Assistant - Certificate

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Medical assistants aid doctors and nurses in delivering health care--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 and ethics
  • medical insurance
  • medical office laboratory procedures
  • nursing and surgical procedures
  • examination techniques

Ophthalmic Medical Assistant - Certificate

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Ophthalmic medical assistants handle patient education and a large portion of the routine eye exam. The pre and post-operative exams for cataract surgery and visual field exams for glaucoma or neurological patients may also be part of the OMA's responsibilities.

Courses include:

  • medical terminology
  • CPR
  • anatomy and physiology
  • ocular diseases
  • ocular emergencies
  • ophthalmic medical assisting
  • medical law and ethics

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Pharmacy Technician - Certificate

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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
  • pharmacy law and ethics

Physical Therapy Technician - Certificate

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Physical therapy technicians assist registered physical therapists in patient procedures such as: exercise for increasing strength, endurance, coordination and range of motion, electrical stimulation to activate paralyzed muscles, instruction in carrying out everyday activities in the use of helping devices, the application of massage, heat, cold, light, water or electricity to relieve pain or improve the condition of the muscle or skin.

Courses include:

  • medical terminology
  • medical law and ethics
  • anatomy and physiology
  • treatment procedures
  • theory and set-up
  • patient-related skills

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Radiography - Associate's

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Radiographers perform radiographic exams to diagnose abnormal conditions in all organ systems and body parts in a safe and beneficial manner by applying their knowledge of radiographic exposure, radiobiology, anatomy and more.

Courses include:

  • radiography
  • medical terminology
  • anatomy
  • physiology
  • medical law and ethics
  • radiographic biology
  • patient care procedures
  • clinical externships

Respiratory Therapy - Associate's

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The breath of life is a precious aspect of our health. Respiratory therapy is a health care specialty that offers a set of unique challenges in the areas of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, management and rehabilitation of patients with lung problems.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where your technical and medical responsibilities will be matched by a real need for human relations skills, then a career in Respiratory Therapy may be what you are seeking.

Respiratory therapists, also known as respiratory care practitioners, specialize in the evaluation, treatment and care of patients with breathing disorders. Whenever the breath of life is at risk, the respiratory therapist is called upon to assist. Most respiratory therapists work with hospital patients in three distinct phases of care: diagnosis, treatment and patient management. Treatment may range from giving emergency relief to patients with asthma or long term care for chronic conditions such as emphysema.

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
  • anesthesiology
  • veterinary nursing techniques

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