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.

Physical Therapist Assistant - Associate's Degree

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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.

Radiography - Associate's Degree

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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 and clinical externships.

Respiratory Therapy - Associate's Degree

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The breath of life is a precious aspect of our health. Respiratory Therapy is a healthcare 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.

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 as well as chairside assisting theory and lab.

Health Unit Coordinator - Certificate

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The efficiency of all Nursing Units within a hospital setting are dependent upon the coordinating skills and the professionalism of the Health Unit Coordinator. Health Unit Coordinators handle the procedures and medical tests for the hospitalized patient and communicate all written doctors' orders to the medical staff to assure that quality care is given to the patient.

Courses include introduction to health care facilities, anatomical structure and medical terms, charting and transcription of doctor's orders as well as management and human relations.

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 as well as medical law and ethics.

Medical Assistant - Certificate

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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 and ethics, medical insurance, medical office laboratory procedures, nursing and surgical procedures as well as examination techniques.

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.

Phlebotomy Technician - Certificate

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The Phlebotomy Technician is a member of the medical laboratory team and is trained to draw blood samples from people of all ages. Courses include phlebotomy, anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.

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.

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