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Certificate Programs

Get started now. Most certificate programs can be completed in as little as 9 months.

Experience Hands-On Learning With Pima Medical

Is working in healthcare your passion? We have options for you, whether you’re just breaking into the industry or are looking to level up your current career in medicine.

Our on-campus programs are accelerated and feature a truly hands-on approach, so you can enter the workforce quickly  and with confidence.

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Dental Assistant

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.

Emergency Medical Technician

Program Length: Approximately
15 Weeks

In this certificate program, you will learn the skills necessary to perform as a competent, entry-level emergency medical technician. Through hands-on, real-world training students will learn to manage patients on a scene and how to safely transport them to a hospital or emergency department. Students will learn anatomy and physiology, communications, patient assessment and emergency interventions.

Health Care Administration Certificate

Program Length: Approximately
8 months

In this program, students will learn the personal and professional skills needed to work as an entry-level healthcare administrative assistant. Courses will focus on how to work with medical insurance, triage appointments, assist with reporting and perform billing and coding tasks, among many other responsibilities. With these skills, you can serve as a key member of front-office medical team.

Medical Assistant

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.

Medical Billing and Coding

Program Length: Approximately
9 Months

In this program, students will learn the vital link medical billing and coding plays in connecting providers, patients and insurance companies. Courses will focus on computer basics, billing procedures, advanced medical terminology, medical coding and medical law and ethics. This is a blended program with courses conducted both online and on campus.

Nursing Assistant/Nurse Aide

Program Length: Approximately
6 Weeks

In this program, students will learn how to assist patients with daily activities, maintain patient hygiene, assist with patient charting/documentation and assist doctors and nurses in diagnostic procedures and treatments. Students will learn about infection control, emergency procedures, interpersonal skills and much more.

Pharmacy Technician

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.

Phlebotomy Technician

Program Length: Approximately
3 Months

In this program, students will learn how to assist patients with the collection of blood and other clinical specimens. Pima Medical’s hands-on courses focus on blood draws, putting patients at ease, correct labeling and identity verification and processing specimens for testing.

Practical Nursing

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.

Sterile Processing Technician

Program Length: Approximately
9 Months

In this program, students will learn how to maintain cleanliness, functionality and inventory of healthcare instruments and equipment. From the very first semester, Pima Medical provides a hands-on learning environment with courses in this program that focus on the critical steps of sterilization, microbiology and infection control, infection control practices and providing equipment access to the rest of the medical team as needed.

Veterinary Assistant

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.

Looking For An Online Option?

We also offer online associate degrees. Although virtual, these programs offer the same high-quality instruction and a real-world capstone project that will prepare you as you boost your career.

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