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.
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.
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.
Pharmacy Technician - Certificate Program
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Pharmacy Technicians assist and support licensed pharmacists in
providing health care and medications to patients. Pharmacy
Technicians often perform many of the same duties as the
pharmacist. 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.
Phlebotomy Technician - Certificate Program
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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 Program
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The Veterinary Assistant is trained to help veterinarians in
caring for and providing medical services to animals. Courses
include pharmacology, anatomy, physiology, parasitology, surgery
and anesthesiology as well as veterinary nursing techniques.