Chula Vista, CA - TRAINING IS KEY COMPONENT FOR CAREER IN HEALTHCARE

Job security, expanding opportunities in a growing field, the excitement of learning and applying leading-edge technology, coupled with the intrinsic desire to help others are just a few of the reasons men and women are seeking careers in the healthcare industry.

The future is shining brightly for those interested in this burgeoning profession. The U.S. Department of Labor projects that 2.8 million new jobs will be added in the healthcare industry. The estimated 26% increase is unprecedented in U.S. history and shows no sign of slowing.

According to the Bureau of Vital Statistics, Dental Assistants, Medical Assistants, Medical Secretaries, Radiography Technicians and Respiratory Therapists are listed in the Top 20 for jobs that will be most in demand through 2010. Due to the expanding population of the elderly, as well as the increased use of innovative medical technology for intensive diagnosis and treatment, the demand for these jobs is expected to increase for 50 years.

Although the future is bright for those interested in becoming Dental Assistants, Medical Assistants, Medical Secretaries, Pharmacy Technicians, Radiographers, Respiratory Therapists and Veterinary Assistants, employers have high expectations for their healthcare staff. The key to success is proper training and hands-on experience.

Anticipating this growing need for healthcare practitioners, Pima Medical Institute, 780 Bay Blvd. # 101 in Chula Vista offers short-term certificate training (20 to 35 weeks depending on the program) as well as Associate of Occupational Science degrees.

“We’re not just a vocational school, but also a life-altering entity that nurtures competent medical professionals who can meet the expectations of 21 st century employers,” said Lisa LaTourette, director of marketing for PMI. “Our mission is to improve the quality of people’s lives by providing the thorough training and experience they will need to be successful in their chosen field.”

Students and employers agree that the quality of the training is essential to ensure a successful career in healthcare.

“The curriculum is what makes Pima Medical Institute different,” said Denise Rivera, a graduate of the institute’s Dental Assistant Program. “Other Dental Assistants don’t seem to know half as much as what I learned, and these people even went to school longer than I did.”

The 720 hour Dental Assistant Program curriculum includes Dental Office Administration; Dental Anatomy and Physiology; Dental Pharmacology and Surgical Asepsis; Preventative Dentistry; Chairside Assisting Theory; Chairside Assisting Lab; Roentgenology; Roentgenolgy Assessment Lab, CPR and an Externship with a dentist.

In addition to the Dental Assistant Program, PMI offers training for careers in healthcare that range from 20-weeks to Associate of Occupational Science degrees that take approximately two years.