Our certificate programs can help you kick-start your healthcare career.
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Get your healthcare career started quickly with one of our certificate programs
Are you interested in a career in healthcare? If you want to get your career started quickly, a certificate program could be the perfect fit. From medical assistant to dental assistant, veterinary assistant and many more, we offer certificate programs that could get you started in your career in 9 months in most cases.
Why Choose Pima Medical Institute?
For more than 50 years, we have dedicated ourselves to healthcare education because we want you to become the best healthcare professional possible. Our instructors and staff are committed to providing you with hands-on training throughout your classes that employers expect so you may thrive in your profession.
Your Pathway to a Rewarding Career
Providing quality education since 1972
More than 175,000 graduates and counting
Nationally accredited and state-licensed programs
Financial aid offered to those who qualify
Career planning services
Academic planning resources
Instructor support
Childcare referral resources
Jason G.
DENTAL ASSISTANT GRADUATE • SEATTLE CAMPUS
I chose Pima Medical Institute’s Dental Assistant program because it was short (only 9 months) and I could attend morning classes and continue to teach music in the afternoon and evenings.
Sharmaine B.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT GRADUATE • TUCSON CAMPUS
I’m so thankful for Pima Medical. Their guidance and instruction gave me a foundation for my medical career. I will always boast about my time at Pima Medical … they really do change lives!
Emma E.
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN GRADUATE • EL PASO CAMPUS
Pima Medical has been the guiding force that has not just shaped my career but my entire life.
Washington Campuses:
Proudly serving the greater South Seattle and Tacoma communities since opening in 2004. Conveniently located near I-405 and Highway 167, our campus offers hands-on learning through real-world labs and guided activities that build confidence and job-ready skills. Learn from experienced faculty and supportive staff who are dedicated to your success from day one. Choose from certificate programs and associate degree options designed to prepare you for seamless entry into the medical, pharmaceutical, dental, or veterinary workforce after graduation.
Proudly serving the community since opening in 1989. Conveniently located just off I-5 in Seattle’s Northgate area, south of Northgate Mall, our campus delivers hands-on training through real-world labs and guided activities that build confidence and job-ready skills. Choose from four certificate programs and four associate degree options, including Dental, Medical, and Veterinary Medicine pathways. Learn from experienced instructors and graduate prepared for a smooth transition into the workforce.
*Not all programs are offered at all campuses
FAQs
Is Pima Medical accredited?
Yes. Pima Medical Institute is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). In addition, many of our individual programs hold programmatic accreditations specific to their fields, ensuring our students receive quality, industry-recognized education.
What kind of financial aid is available?
There are a variety of financial aid options for those who qualify, including federal grants, loans and scholarships. Our dedicated financial services team is here to help guide you through the entire process.
How does Pima Medical help with job placement after graduation?
Our Career Services team is dedicated to helping students from enrollment all the way through graduation and beyond. Through resources like resume building, interview preparation, job search strategies and employer connections, we want to help you be successful. We have strong relationships with many of the major healthcare organizations across our markets.
What is the application process?
It’s as simple as filling out a form on the website or giving one of our admissions support specialists a call. From there, our team will assist you as you complete an application, schedule an admissions meeting, tour the campus (in-person or virtually), and take any required entrance assessments. From there, your advisor will walk you through enrollment and your financial aid options.
Does Pima Medical offer hybrid education?
We recognize that learning experiences are as individual as our students. To meet the growing need of those looking for a blended learning environment, Pima Medical is now offering Hybrid Education options for several of our nine-month certificate programs.
Pima Medical’s Hybrid experience is a structured online education combined with hands-on lab practice and features:
- Flexibility to balance personal and professional obligations
- Hands-on learning in our real-world lab classrooms
- Online learning, led by instructors with years of experience in their fields
- Support services like mental health resources, tutoring and more
- Externship placement
- Ongoing support throughout your education and career
