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.
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.
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.
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 & ethics, medical insurance, medical office laboratory
procedures, nursing and surgical procedures as well as
examination techniques.
Nursing - Associate of Applied Science
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The nursing program at Pima Medical Institute will prepare you to
succeed in the rewarding and lucrative field of health care. Upon
graduation from our associate degree program, you will be
eligible to sit for the National Council Licensing Examination
for Registered Nurses (also known as NCLEX-RN), administered by
the State Board of Nursing. After passing the exam, you will
become licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state
administering the exam.
As an RN, you can work in hospitals, health care facilities,
clinics, community health organizations, long-term care
facilities and in the home. No matter where you provide patient
care, as a Registered Nurse you will be part of a valued health
care team, working alongside physicians and other health care
professionals.
Occupational Therapy Assistant - Associate's Degree
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Occupational Therapy Assistants help people of all ages develop,
regain, or master everyday skills in order to live life to its
fullest. The OTA is a skilled credentialed health care worker who
carries out treatment plans under the guidance and supervision of
an Occupational Therapist. OTA's provide treatment interventions
to infants, children, adults, and geriatric clients in setting
such as public schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, mental
health centers, nursing homes, and other community settings.
The occupational therapy assistant program has applied for
accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Occupational
Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy
Association (AOTA), located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, P.O. Box
31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220. ACOTE's telephone number c/o AOTA
is (301) 652-AOTA.
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 as well as pharmacy law and ethics.
Physical Therapist Assistant - Associate of Occupational Studies*
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Patience, resourcefulness, empathy and tact are personal traits
needed by Physical Therapist Assistants in order to help patients
and their families understand their treatments and adjust to
rehabilitation. Professionals in this field are employed in
hospitals, clinics, private practice, long-term care facilities
and sports medicine centers.
Once you have acquired new skills in massage, ultrasound,
electrical stimulation, therapeutic exercise and wound care at
Pima Medical Institute, you will be ready for this exciting and
rewarding career.
Typical duties of a Physical Therapist Assistant vary according
to the size and level of sophistication in the work setting.
PTA's will 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
- Application of massage, heat, cold, light, water or
electricity to relieve pain or improve the condition of the
muscle or skin.
- To assist in performing such therapies, Physical Therapist
Assistants must have detailed knowledge of human anatomy,
physiology and treatment procedures.
*Pima Medical Institute has been granted Candidate for
Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in
Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy
Association (1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314;
phone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org). Candidacy is
not an accreditation status nor does it assure eventual
accreditation. Candidate for Accreditation is a pre-accreditation
status of affiliation with the Commission on Accreditation in
Physical Therapy Education that indicates the program is
progressing toward accreditation.
Respiratory Therapy- Associate of Occupational Science
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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.
Veterinary Assistant - Certificate
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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.
