OCTOBER 19–23
Campus Open House
Ready to explore your next step? Join us for an October campus Open House.
OCTOBER 22 · SAN ANTONIO
Dental Hygiene Clinic Grand Opening
Celebrate the clinic grand opening and ribbon cutting at our San Antonio campus.
Healthcare Professionals Awareness Month
OCTOBER 2026 · A MONTH OF RECOGNITION
Celebrating Healthcare Professionals This October
Every day, healthcare professionals bring skill, compassion and dedication to the people and animals who depend on them. This October, Pima Medical Institute celebrates the students, faculty, alumni and working professionals behind these essential careers.
Explore the recognition calendar, discover related Pima Medical programs, and hear real career stories on Voices of Vital Care. Ready to see healthcare training in action? Join us for an October 19–23 campus Open House or explore our featured campus celebrations.
RECOGNITION CALENDAR
All October Profession Recognitions
A month to honor the people behind essential care. Explore this October’s featured professions, programs and stories.
OCT 1–31
2026 · All month long
OCTOBER 1–31 | MONTHLONG RECOGNITION
American Pharmacists Month
Pharmacists and the pharmacy care team
We recognize pharmacists and the pharmacy technicians who support safe, dependable medication care. Discover the technician’s role and the training that prepares students to support the pharmacy team.
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Events October 19–23 Open House details · RSVP and select your campus
Watch: PT program preview
OCTOBER 1–31 | MONTHLONG RECOGNITION
Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month
Diagnostic medical sonographers
We celebrate sonographers whose imaging skills help healthcare teams understand what is happening inside the body. Explore the hands-on learning behind this healthcare career.
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Events October 19–23 Open House details · RSVP and select your campus
OCTOBER 1–31 | MONTHLONG RECOGNITION
National Dental Hygiene Month
Dental hygienists
We honor dental hygienists who help patients maintain oral health through preventive care and education. Learn about dental hygiene and related dental team pathways.
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Dental Hygiene | Dental Assistant | Expanded Duties Dental Assistant Course
Events October 19–23 Open House and RSVP · San Antonio campus · Phoenix program launch details
OCTOBER 1–31 MONTHLONG RECOGNITION
National Physical Therapy Month
Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants
We celebrate the rehabilitation professionals who help people improve movement and return to everyday activities. Explore Pima’s PTA training and online degree completion pathway.
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Physical Therapist Assistant | BS Physical Therapist Assistant
EventsOctober 19–23 Open House details · RSVP and select your campus
RECOGNITION CALENDAR
Profession Recognition Weeks
A month to honor the people behind essential care. Explore this October’s featured professions, programs and stories.
Weeks in Oct
2026 · Throughout the month
OCTOBER 4–10 PROFESSION RECOGNITION
National Healthcare Supply Chain Week
Healthcare supply chain professionals
We recognize the teams who help healthcare organizations obtain the supplies and equipment care depends on. Explore related healthcare administration pathways.
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EventsOctober 19–23 Open House details · RSVP and select your campus
OCTOBER 5–9 PROFESSION RECOGNITION
Pediatric Nurses Week
Pediatric nurses
We honor nurses who care for children and support their families. Hear a nursing instructor’s perspective on pediatric care and the path from CNA to RN.
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NursingPractical | Nursing | Nursing Assistant or Nurse Aide | RN to BSN
Events October 19–23 Open House details · RSVP and select your campus
OCTOBER 11–17 PROFESSION RECOGNITION
Sterile Processing Week
Sterile processing professionals
We celebrate the professionals who prepare instruments and equipment for safe patient care. Discover how sterile processing and surgical teams work together.
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Events October 19–23 Open House details · RSVP and select your campus
OCTOBER 18–24 PROFESSION RECOGNITION
National Pharmacy Week
Profession or focus: Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
We celebrate pharmacy teams and their contribution to patient care. See how pharmacy technicians build the skills to support medication safety.
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Events October 19–23 Open House details | RSVP and select your campus
Calendar source: ASHP
OCTOBER 18–24 PROFESSION RECOGNITION
International Infection Prevention Week
Infection preventionists and healthcare teams
We recognize the professionals and daily practices that help prevent infections across healthcare settings. Explore training pathways that include infection control.
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Sterile Processing Technician | Surgical Technology | Nursing | Dental Hygiene
Events October 19–23 Open House details · RSVP and select your campus
OCTOBER 18–24 PROFESSION RECOGNITION
National Veterinary Technician Week
Credentialed veterinary technicians
We honor veterinary technicians and their skilled care for animals. Explore veterinary technician training and a related pathway in veterinary assisting.
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Events October 19–23 Open House details · RSVP and select your campus
OCTOBER 19–23 PROFESSION RECOGNITION
National Health Education Week
Health education and health promotion professionals
We recognize the professionals who help people understand health information and make informed choices. Explore related administration and patient-facing career pathways.
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AS Health Care Administration | BS Health Care Administration | Medical AssistantEventsOctober 19–23 Open House details · RSVP and select your campus
OCTOBER 19–23 PROFESSION RECOGNITION
Medical Assistants Recognition Week
Profession or focus: Medical assistants
We celebrate medical assistants who support patients and clinical teams every day. Discover the skills, preparation and career support behind this profession.
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Watch Medical Assistant program overview
Events October 19–23 Open House details | RSVP and select your campus
OCTOBER 25–31 PROFESSION RECOGNITION
Respiratory Care Week
Profession or focus: Respiratory therapists
We celebrate respiratory therapists who help patients breathe and support care across healthcare settings. Explore Pima’s respiratory therapy training and degree completion option.
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Watch Inside a Mesa respiratory therapy class
Events October 19–23 Open House details | RSVP and select your campus
RECOGNITION CALENDAR
Profession Recognition Days
A month to honor the people behind essential care. Explore this October’s featured professions, programs and stories.
Days in Oct
2026 · Throughout the month
OCTOBER 20 PROFESSION RECOGNITION
Pharmacy Technician Day
Profession or focus: Pharmacy technicians
Today, we thank pharmacy technicians for the precision and teamwork they bring to medication care. Learn what the role involves and explore Pima’s Pharmacy Technician program.
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Watch Pharmacy Technician program preview
Events October 19–23 Open House details | RSVP and select your campus
OCTOBER 21 PROFESSION RECOGNITION
Medical Assistants Recognition Day
Profession or focus: Medical assistants
Join us in recognizing medical assistants and the difference they make in patient care. Explore the training and real career advice that help students prepare for the profession.
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Medical AssistantWatch Medical Assistant program overview
Events October 19–23 Open House details | RSVP and select your campus
OCTOBER 27 PROFESSION RECOGNITION
World Occupational Therapy Day
Profession or focus: Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants
We recognize the professionals who help people participate in daily activities and live more independently. Discover the creativity and care behind occupational therapy assisting.
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Watch Occupational Therapy Assistant graduate story
Events October Open House information | Tucson campus information
PATIENT AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS
All October Supporting patient awareness campaigns
These patient awareness campaigns highlight the people receiving care and the healthcare teams supporting them.
OCT 1-30
2026 · All month long
OCTOBER 1–31 PATIENT AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Patient awareness and the imaging and nursing teams supporting care
We recognize the people affected by breast cancer and the healthcare teams supporting patients. Explore imaging and nursing careers that contribute to coordinated care.
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Radiography | Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Nursing | Medical Assistant
EventsOctober 19–23 Open House details · RSVP and select your campus
Calendar sourceWHO: Breast Cancer Awareness Month (2025)
OCTOBER 1–31 PATIENT AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
Health Literacy Month
Clear communication across the healthcare team
Clear, understandable communication helps patients take part in their care. Discover how healthcare professionals build understanding and trust.
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Medical Assistant | Medical Administrative Assistant | Health Care Administration | BS Health Care Administration
EventsOctober 19–23 Open House details · RSVP and select your campus
PATIENT AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS
Supporting patient awareness campaign days
These patient awareness campaigns highlight the people receiving care and the healthcare teams supporting them.
OCT 10 & 29
2026
OCTOBER 10 PATIENT AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
World Mental Health Day
Mental health awareness across healthcare and student communities
We recognize the importance of mental wellbeing for students, healthcare professionals and the communities they serve. Hear a conversation about student burnout and support.
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EventsOctober 19–23 Open House details · RSVP and select your campus
OCTOBER 29 PATIENT AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
World Stroke Day
Profession or focus: Stroke awareness and emergency and rehabilitation care teams
We recognize stroke survivors, families and the teams supporting emergency care and rehabilitation. Explore careers that contribute to coordinated support and recovery.
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Paramedic | Nursing | Physical Therapist Assistant | Occupational Therapy Assistant
Watch Occupational Therapy Assistant graduate story
Events October 19–23 Open House details | RSVP and select your campus
RECOGNITION CALENDAR
Profession Recognition Weeks
A month to honor the people behind essential care. Explore this November’s featured professions, programs and stories.
Weeks in Nov
2026 · Throughout the month
NOVEMBER 8–14 PATIENT AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
National Radiologic Technology Week
Profession or focus: Medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals
Coming in November: We celebrate the imaging professionals who help care teams see more clearly. Explore Pima’s radiography pathways and advanced imaging education.
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Radiography | Radiography Bridge | BS Radiologic Sciences | Computed Tomography
Watch Radiography Bridge director introduction
Calendar source: ASRT
Additional career spotlights Phlebotomy Technician | Medical Laboratory Technician | Medical Billing and Coding | Medical Administrative Assistant
COME CELEBRATE WITH US
See healthcare training in action
NOVEMBER 2 · PHOENIX
A new chapter in Dental Hygiene
Phoenix’s first Dental Hygiene associate degree cohort begins November 2.
Read the Phoenix program launch details
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