Accreditation

Pima Medical is nationally accredited and has a number of state and program-specific accreditations.

Accreditation, Licensing and Approval Information

Pima Medical Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). Pima Medical also has a number of state and program-specific accrediting and licensing bodies. See below for a full list.

Campus and State Information

Accreditation, approval, and license information for each campus, by state.

Arizona

East Valley, Arizona

Institutional Accreditation: The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
Program Accreditation:

The Veterinary Technician program is accredited by the AVMA CVTEA as a program for educating veterinary technicians.

Licensed by: Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education
Selected Programs Approved for Veterans Benefits by: Arizona Department of Veterans Services

Mesa, Arizona

Institutional Accreditation: The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
Program Accreditation:

The Associate Degree Nursing program at Pima Medical Institute Mesa Campus has been granted full approval for a Nursing Program by the Arizona Board of Nursing. Graduates of Pima Medical Institute’s Associate Degree Nursing program are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN® Exam.
The Associate Degree Nursing Program does not currently have programmatic accreditation. The lack of national nursing accreditation may limit future educational and career options for students.
The Respiratory Therapy program, #200384, Associate of Applied Science, in Mesa, Arizona is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com).
The Radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
mail@jrcert.org

The program’s current award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here.
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Pima Medical Institute is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If you are needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call (480) 644-0267 or email pimaptamesa@pmi.edu.
The Occupational Therapy Assistant program at the Mesa campus is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org. Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapy assistant administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.

Licensed by: Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education
Approved by: The Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, The Workforce Investment Act, Department of Economic Security
Selected Programs Approved for Veterans Benefits by: Arizona Department of Veterans Services

Phoenix, Arizona

Institutional Accreditation: The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

Program Accreditation:

Surgical Technology: The Surgical Technology program is programmatically accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), 6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730, North Bethesda, MD 20852; (301) 291-7550; www.abhes.org, info@abhes.org
The Veterinary Technician program is accredited by the AVMA CVTEA as a program for educating veterinary technicians.

Licensed by: Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education

Tucson, Arizona

Institutional Accreditation: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

Program Accreditation:

The Associate Degree Nursing program at Pima Medical Institute Tucson Campus has been granted full approval for a Nursing Program by the Arizona Board of Nursing. Graduates of Pima Medical Institute’s Associate Degree Nursing Program are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN® Exam.
The Associate Degree Nursing program does not currently have programmatic accreditation. The lack of national nursing accreditation may limit future educational and career options for students.

The Respiratory Therapy program, #200336, Associate of Applied Science, in Tucson, Arizona is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com).

The Radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
(312) 704-5300
mail@jrcert.org

The program’s current award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here.

The Radiography – Bridge program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
(312) 704-5300
mail@jrcert.org

The program’s current award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here.

The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Pima Medical Institute is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org If you are needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call (520) 326-1600 or email pimaptatucson@pmi.edu.
The Occupational Therapy Assistant program at the Tucson campus is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org. Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapy assistant administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
Surgical Technology: The Surgical Technology program is programmatically accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), 6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730, North Bethesda, MD 20852; (301) 291-7550; www.abhes.org, info@abhes.org
The Veterinary Technician program was placed on probationary accreditation by the AVMA CVTEA. This change in classification is not an adverse decision and graduates of programs classified as probationary accreditation are graduates of an AVMA CVTEA-accredited program.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) at Pima Medical Institute is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791, www.ccneaccreditation.org

Licensed by: Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education

Approved by: Tucson Urban League, The Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Economic Security, Bureau of Indian Affairs

State Registrations and Recognitions:

Pima Medical Institute is an authorized NC-SARA institution allowing for the delivery of distance education, both online and in the form of supervised field experiences, to students in SARA member states. 49 States are currently members of NC-SARA. Through the Home State of Arizona, PMI is under the jurisdiction of Arizona SARA in relation to non-instructional complaints. Complaints must be submitted within two years of the incident. Instructional complaints, such as grade grievances, are not reviewed by the Council and should not be submitted for review. Prior to registering a non-instructional complaint with the Arizona SARA Council, the student/complainant must complete both the Pima Medical Institute Grievance Procedure and the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education’s complaint process. Students may submit a non-instructional complaint via the AZ SARA Website. Any PMI student enrolled in fully online programs residing in a SARA state may also contact that state’s SARA Portal Entity.
Pima Medical Institute is Registered with the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) as an Out-of-State Private Postsecondary Educational Institute as required by Section 94801.5, California Education Code. Registration with BPPE allows PMI to enroll residents of the State of California into distance education programs.

Selected Programs Approved for Veterans Benefits by: Arizona Department of Veterans Services

California

Chula Vista, California

Institutional Accreditation: The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

Program Accreditation:

The Radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
(312) 704-5300
mail@jrcert.org

The program’s current award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here.
The Veterinary Technician Program at the Chula Vista campus was placed on probationary accreditation by the AVMA CVTEA. This change in classification is not an adverse decision, and graduates of programs classified as probationary accreditation are graduates of an AVMA CVTEA accredited program.
Surgical Technology: The Surgical Technology program is programmatically accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), 6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730, North Bethesda, MD 20852; (301) 291-7550; www.abhes.org, info@abhes.org

Approved by: State of California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, www.bppe.ca.gov
Pima Medical Institute is granted approval to operate under the terms of California Education Code (CEC) section 94890(a)(1) until February 28, 2028 per CEC section 94890(b). Approval to operate means compliance with the standards as set forth in the CEC and 5, CCR.
Approved by: Dental Board of California; California Department of Public Health, Radiologic Health Branch; The Workforce Investment Act/San Diego Workforce Partnership
Selected Programs Approved for Veterans Benefits by: The Department of Veterans Affairs, the California Department of Consumer Affairs

San Marcos, California

Institutional Accreditation: The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

Approved by: Dental Board of California; California Department of Public Health, Radiologic Health Branch, Laboratory Field Services; The Workforce Investment Act/San Diego Workforce Partnership

Selected Programs Approved for Veterans Benefits by: The Department of Veterans Affairs, the California Department of Consumer Affairs

The Respiratory Therapy program, #200494, Associate of Applied Science, in San Marcos, California is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com).
The Veterinary Technician program is accredited by the AVMA CVTEA as a program for educating veterinary technicians.
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Pima Medical Institute is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 760-299-4500 or email pimaptasanmarcos@pmi.edu.
The Occupational Therapy Assistant program at the San Marcos campus is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org. Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapy assistant administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.

Colorado

Aurora, Colorado

Institutional Accreditation: The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
Program Accreditation:

The Practical Nursing program at Pima Medical Institute’s Aurora Campus has been granted full approval for a Practical Nursing Program by the Colorado State Board of Nursing. Graduates of Pima Medical Institute’s Practical Nursing Program are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN® Exam.
Pima Medical Institute, Practical Nursing Program at Aurora, CO, holds an initial accreditation status from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation, located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C., 20037. 202-909-2487.
The Veterinary Technician program was placed on probationary accreditation by the AVMA CVTEA. This change in classification is not an adverse decision and graduates of programs classified as probationary accreditation are graduates of an AVMA CVTEA accredited program.

Licensed by: Approved and regulated by the Colorado Division of Private Occupational Schools, Department of Higher Education
Selected Programs Approved for Veterans Benefits by: Colorado Office of Veterans Education and Training (COVET)

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Institutional Accreditation: The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
Program Accreditation:

The Medical Laboratory Technician program is programmatically accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), 6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730, North Bethesda, MD 20852; (301) 291-7550; www.abhes.org, info@abhes.org
The Veterinary Technician program is accredited by the AVMA CVTEA as a program for educating veterinary technicians.

Denver, Colorado

Institutional Accreditation: The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

Program Accreditation:

The Repiratory Therapy program, #200383, Associate of Applied Science, in Denver, Colorado is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com).
The Radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
(312) 704-5300
mail@jrcert.org

The program’s current award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here.
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Pima Medical Institute is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If you are needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call (303) 426-1800 or email pimaptadenver@pmi.edu.
Surgical Technology: The Surgical Technology program is programmatically accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), 6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730, North Bethesda, MD 20852; (301) 291-7550; www.abhes.org, info@abhes.org
The Occupational Therapy Assistant program at the Denver campus is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org. Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapy assistant administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.

Licensed by: Approved and regulated by the Colorado Division of Private Occupational Schools, Department of Higher Education
Approved by: Department of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Colorado State Board of Nursing
Selected Programs Approved for Veterans Benefits by: Colorado Office of Veterans Education and Training (COVET)7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E Bethesda, MD 20814

Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada

Institutional Accreditation: The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
Program Accreditation:

The Occupational Therapy Assistant program at the Las Vegas campus is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org. Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapy assistant administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
The Respiratory Therapy program, #200507, Associate of Applied Science, in Las Vegas, Nevada is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com).
The Paramedic program of Pima Medical Institute Las Vegas Campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
The Radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
(312) 704-5300
mail@jrcert.org

The program’s current award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here.
The Veterinary Technician program is accredited by the AVMA CVTEA as a program for educating veterinary technicians.
The Pharmacy Technician program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Pima Medical Institute is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. The program’s current status is probationary accreditation; for more information see http://www.capteonline.org/WhatWeDo/RecentActions/PublicDisclosureNotices/. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 702-458-9650 or email pimaptalasvegas@pmi.edu.

Licensed by: The State of Nevada Department of Education, Commission on Postsecondary Education
Approved by: Southern Nevada Work Force Investment Board
Selected Programs Approved for Veterans Benefits by: State of Nevada Department of Education Commission on Postsecondary Education

New Mexico

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Institutional Accreditation: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

Program Accreditation:

The Respiratory Therapy program, #200483, Associate of Applied Science, in Albuquerque, New Mexico is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com).
The Radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
(312) 704-5300
mail@jrcert.org

The program’s current award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here.
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Pima Medical Institute is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If you are needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call (505) 881-1234 or email pimaptaalbuquerque@pmi.edu.
The program in Dental Hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements”. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678. The Commission’s web address is: http://www.ada.org/en/coda.
The Practical Nursing program at Pima Medical Institute Albuquerque Campus has been granted conditional approval for a Nursing Program by the New Mexico Board of Nursing. Graduates of Pima Medical Institute’s Practical Nursing Program are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN® Exam.
Pima Medical Institute Practical Nursing program at the Albuquerque, NM campus is accredited by the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037, 202-909-2526
The Veterinary Technician program is accredited by the AVMA CVTEA as a program for educating veterinary technicians.

Licensed by: New Mexico Higher Education Department, Private Postsecondary Schools Division.

Approved by: The Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, The Workforce Investment Act, Department of Economic Security

Selected Programs Approved for Veterans Benefits by: The New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services, State Approving Agency

Texas

El Paso, Texas

Institutional Accreditation: The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
Program Accreditation:

The DMS program at Pima Medical Institute El Paso and Houston Campuses are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (www.jrcdms.org).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 – 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350

Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
6021 University Blvd. Suite 500
Ellicott City, MD 21043
P: 443-973-3251
F: 866-738-3444
E: mail@jrcdms.org

The Occupational Therapy Assistant program at the El Paso campus is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org. Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapy assistant administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
The Radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
(312) 704-5300
mail@jrcert.org

The program’s current award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here.
The Veterinary Technician program is accredited by the AVMA CVTEA as a program for educating veterinary technicians.

Licensed by: Approved and Regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools and Colleges, Austin, Texas
Student Complaint Policy:

The school has a Certificate of Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The TWC-assigned school number is S4687.
Students must address their concerns about this school or any of its educational programs by following the grievance process outlined in the school’s catalog. If, as a student you were not provided with this information, please inform the school’s management.
Students dissatisfied with the school’s response to their complaint or who are or not able to file a complaint with the school, can file a formal complaint with TWC, as well with the other relevant agencies or accreditors, if applicable.
Information on filing a complaint with TWC can be found on TWC’s Career Schools and College Website at https://www.twc.texas.gov/programs/career-schools-colleges/students.

Certificate of Authorization to offer Associate Degrees: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Student Complaint Policy:

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Students must address their concerns about this school or any of its educational programs by following the grievance process outlined in the school’s catalog. Students dissatisfied with the school’s response to their complaint or who are or not able to file a complaint with the school, can file a formal complaint with the THECB, as well with the other relevant agencies or accreditors, if applicable. Information on filing a complaint with THECB can be found on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board website at: https://www.highered.texas.gov/student-complaints/
The rules governing student complaints can be found in Title 19 of the Texas Administrative Code, Sections 1.110-1.120.

Houston, Texas

Institutional Accreditation: The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
Program Accreditation:

The Occupational Therapy Assistant program at the Houston campus is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org. Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapy assistant administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
The DMS program at Pima Medical Institute El Paso and Houston Campuses are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (www.jrcdms.org).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 – 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350

Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
6021 University Blvd. Suite 500
Ellicott City, MD 21043
P: 443-973-3251
F: 866-738-3444
E: mail@jrcdms.org

The Radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
(312) 704-5300
mail@jrcert.org

The program’s current award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here.
The program in Dental Hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements”. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678. The Commission’s web address is: http://www.ada.org/en/coda.
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Pima Medical Institute is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If you are needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call (713) 778-0778 or email pimaptahouston@pmi.edu.
The Respiratory Therapy program, #200606, Associate of Applied Science, Houston, Texas, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com).
The Veterinary Technician program is accredited by the AVMA CVTEA as a program for educating veterinary technicians.

Licensed by: Approved and Regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools and Colleges, Austin, Texas

Student Complaint Policy:

The school has a Certificate of Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The TWC-assigned school number is S3438.
Students must address their concerns about this school or any of its educational programs by following the grievance process outlined in the school’s catalog. If, as a student you were not provided with this information, please inform the school’s management.
Students dissatisfied with the school’s response to their complaint or who are or not able to file a complaint with the school, can file a formal complaint with TWC, as well with the other relevant agencies or accreditors, if applicable.
Information on filing a complaint with TWC can be found on TWC’s Career Schools and College Website at https://www.twc.texas.gov/programs/career-schools-colleges/students.

Certificate of Authorization to offer Associate Degrees:

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Students must address their concerns about this school or any of its educational programs by following the grievance process outlined in the school’s catalog. Students dissatisfied with the school’s response to their complaint or who are or not able to file a complaint with the school, can file a formal complaint with the THECB, as well with the other relevant agencies or accreditors, if applicable.
Information on filing a complaint with THECB can be found on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board website at: https://www.highered.texas.gov/student-complaints/
The rules governing student complaints can be found in Title 19 of the Texas Administrative Code, Sections 1.110-1.120.

San Antonio, Texas

Institutional Accreditation: The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
Program Accreditation:

The Radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
(312) 704-5300
mail@jrcert.org

The program’s current award is 18 months. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here.

The Veterinary Technician program is accredited by the AVMA CVTEA as a program for educating veterinary technicians.

Licensed by: Approved and Regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools and Colleges, Austin, Texas

Student Complaint Policy:

The school has a Certificate of Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The TWC-assigned school number is S5427.
Students must address their concerns about this school or any of its educational programs by following the grievance process outlined in the school’s catalog. If, as a student you were not provided with this information, please inform the school’s management.
Students dissatisfied with the school’s response to their complaint or who are or not able to file a complaint with the school, can file a formal complaint with TWC, as well with the other relevant agencies or accreditors, if applicable.
Information on filing a complaint with TWC can be found on TWC’s Career Schools and College Website at https://www.twc.texas.gov/programs/career-schools-colleges/students.

Certificate of Authorization to offer Associate Degrees: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Student Complaint Policy:

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Students must address their concerns about this school or any of its educational programs by following the grievance process outlined in the school’s catalog. Students dissatisfied with the school’s response to their complaint or who are or not able to file a complaint with the school, can file a formal complaint with the THECB, as well with the other relevant agencies or accreditors, if applicable. Information on filing a complaint with THECB can be found on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board website at: https://www.highered.texas.gov/student-complaints/
The rules boverning student complaints can be found in Title 19 of the Texas Administrative Code, Sections 1.110-1.120.

Washington

Renton, Washington

Institutional Accreditation: The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

Program Accreditation:

The Respiratory Therapy program, #200552, Associate of Applied Science, in Renton, Washington is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com).
The Occupational Therapy Assistant program at the Renton campus is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org. Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapy assistant administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
The Veterinary Technician program is accredited by the AVMA CVTEA as a program for educating veterinary technicians.

Licensed by:

Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board and the State of Washington Student Achievement Council
Pima Medical Institute is authorized by the Washington Student Achievement Council and meets the requirements and minimum educational standards established for degree-granting institutions under the Degree-Granting Institutions Act. This authorization is subject to periodic review and authorizes Pima Medical Institute to offer specific degree programs. The Council may be contacted for a list of currently authorized programs. Authorization by the Council does not carry with it an endorsement by the Council of the institution or its programs. Any person desiring information about the requirements of the act or the applicability of those requirements to the institution may contact the Council at P.O. Box 43430, Olympia, WA 98504-3430 or by email at degreeauthorization@wsac.wa.gov.
The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) has authority to investigate student complaints against specific schools. WSAC may not be able to investigate every student complaint. Visit https://www.wsac.wa.gov/student-complaints for information regarding the WSAC complaint process.

The transferability of credits earned at Pima Medical Institute is at the discretion of the receiving college, university, or other educational institution. Students considering transferring to any institution should not assume that credits earned in any program of study at Pima Medical Institute will be accepted by the receiving institution. Similarly, the ability of a degree, certificate, diploma, or other academic credential earned at Pima Medical Institute to satisfy an admission requirement of another institution is at the discretion of the receiving institution. Accreditation does not guarantee credentials or credits earned at Pima Medical Institute will be accepted by or transferred to another institution. To minimize the risk of having to repeat coursework, students should contact the receiving institution in advance for evaluation and determination of transferability of credits and/or acceptability of degrees, diplomas, or certificates earned.

Seattle, Washington

Institutional Accreditation: The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

Program Accreditation:

The Radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
(312) 704-5300
mail@jrcert.org
The program’s current award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here.
The Veterinary Technician program is accredited by the AVMA CVTEA as a program for educating veterinary technicians.
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Pima Medical Institute is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If you are needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call (206) 322-6100 or email pimaptaseattle@pmi.edu.
The program in Dental Hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements”. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678. The Commission’s web address is: http://www.ada.org/en/coda.

Licensed by:

Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board and the State of Washington Student Achievement Council
Pima Medical Institute is authorized by the Washington Student Achievement Council and meets the requirements and minimum educational standards established for degree-granting institutions under the Degree-Granting Institutions Act. This authorization is subject to periodic review and authorizes Pima Medical Institute to offer specific degree programs. The Council may be contacted for a list of currently authorized programs. Authorization by the Council does not carry with it an endorsement by the Council of the institution or its programs. Any person desiring information about the requirements of the act or the applicability of those requirements to the institution may contact the Council at P.O. Box 43430, Olympia, WA 98504-3430 or by email at degreeauthorization@wsac.wa.gov.
The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) has authority to investigate student complaints against specific schools. WSAC may not be able to investigate every student complaint. Visit https://www.wsac.wa.gov/student-complaints for information regarding the WSAC complaint process.
The transferability of credits earned at Pima Medical Institute is at the discretion of the receiving college, university, or other educational institution. Students considering transferring to any institution should not assume that credits earned in any program of study at Pima Medical Institute will be accepted by the receiving institution. Similarly, the ability of a degree, certificate, diploma, or other academic credential earned at Pima Medical Institute to satisfy an admission requirement of another institution is at the discretion of the receiving institution. Accreditation does not guarantee credentials or credits earned at Pima Medical Institute will be accepted by or transferred to another institution. To minimize the risk of having to repeat coursework, students should contact the receiving institution in advance for evaluation and determination of transferability of credits and/or acceptability of degrees, diplomas, or certificates earned.

Approved by: Labor and Industries Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, The Work Force Investment Act, Department of Social and Health Services and the Board of Pharmacy for Pharmacy Technician “Level A” programs

Selected Programs Approved for Veterans Benefits by: The Washington Veterans Service Commission

Authorizing, Approval and/or Licensing Agency Information

As a leader in health education accreditation for more than 50 years, ABHES has been nationally recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a private, non-profit, independent accrediting agency since 1969. It has been at the forefront of advancing the quality of health education programs throughout the country.