Program Length:
Approximately
9 Months
In this program, students will learn how to work closely with a dental care team to ensure the best patient experience and assist in all phases of treatment, from oral care to administrative duties. Courses will focus on preparing patients for examination, taking X-rays, sterilizing equipment, preparing materials for impressions and much more.
Program Length:
Approximately
9 Months
In this program, students will learn how to work closely with all members of a medical team, including doctors and nurses. Medical assistants perform a range of clinical and clerical duties and act as a liaison between patients and doctors. Courses will focus on anatomy, routine laboratory procedures and frequent patient care procedures. Pima Medical’s training prepares students to begin working in the field with confidence immediately upon graduation.
Program Length:
Approximately
12 Months
In this program, students will learn the various duties and responsibilities of a licensed practical nurse (LPN). This role works under the direction of registered nurses, nurse practitioners and doctors. Courses address measuring vital signs, starting IVs, assisting older patients with activities, collecting laboratory specimens and more.
Program Length:
Approximately
9 Months
In this program, students will learn how to assist veterinarians with various responsibilities, including administrative and medical duties. Courses will focus on in-office procedures, animal nursing, laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging, surgical procedures and many other vital elements to a veterinary assistant’s role.
Program Length: Approximately 18 Months except in El Paso. The El Paso program is approximately 21 months.
In this program, you will be able to manifest your animal-loving dreams and work in a field dedicated to animal care. Learn about animal behavior, surgical assisting, testing procedures and more. This program offers a unique blended learning experience, with some instruction conducted online and some in-person. Your hands-on expertise will be gained working in well-equipped animal hospital settings.
Program Length: 40 Hours
The Expanded Duties Dental Assistant course covers expanded duties, techniques, procedures and different applications, which will prepare dental assistants for advanced employment. Expanded skills covered include identifying cavity classifications; packing, carving and polishing amalgam restorations; placing temporary filling materials or ion crowns and more.
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Yes! While job placement is not guaranteed, Pima Medical Institute provides ongoing career support to all alumni after graduation. Our team helps with job placement, interview preparation, and networking opportunities with local healthcare providers to help graduates find meaningful employment.
Yes! Many of Pima Medical’s students balance work and school successfully. The Aurora campus offers flexible scheduling options, including day and evening classes, to accommodate working adults and parents.
Yes. Financial aid is available to those who qualify at all of our campuses, and for online students. Our financial services team helps students apply for federal aid, scholarships, and flexible payment options to make medical career training more accessible.
The length of different healthcare certificate and associate degree programs varies by discipline. Most healthcare certificate programs at the Aurora campus take about 9 to 12 months, while our healthcare associate degree programs typically take around 2 years. Each combines classroom instruction with real-world lab and clinical experience.
We also offer online associates, bachelors, and master’s degrees across different healthcare disciplines.
Pima Medical Institute may accept some transfer credits from accredited institutions provided they:
Yes! While job placement is not guaranteed, Pima Medical Institute provides ongoing career support to all alumni after graduation. Our team helps with job placement, interview preparation, and networking opportunities with local healthcare providers to help graduates find meaningful employment.
