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
9 Months
In this program, students will learn how to prepare and provide medications for patients. Courses will focus on preparing medication, compounding medications, interacting with those in the medical field such as doctors and nurses, operating automated dispensing equipment and much more. Students will receive professional and clinical training that prepares them for the daily responsibilities of a pharmacy technician.
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
19 Months
In this program, students will learn how to collect and analyze body fluids and other substances through various tests that help diagnose, prevent, monitor and treat diseases. Courses address phlebotomy, hematology, chemistry, microbiology, immunohematology, as well as OSHA standards and safety protocols.
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. 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.
A range of academic, personal, and career support to help our Colorado Springs students succeed in and outside the classroom.
Faculty and staff maintain close, ongoing contact with students to provide any guidance and encouragement needed to stay on track.
Speak with Student Services for details about all available resources.
Pima Medical Institute may accept some transfer credits from accredited institutions provided they:
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.
