Pima Medical Institute

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Our certificate programs can help you kick-start your healthcare career.

Get the hands-on training you need to start making a difference helping others quickly. Earn your certificate in as little as nine months.

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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 healthcare career started quickly, a certificate program could be the perfect fit. Our programs are organized into five areas of study: medical, nursing, dental, veterinary and healthcare administration, ranging from on-campus, hybrid, and online program format options. 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, Pima Medical Institute has trained students for careers in healthcare. Founded in Tucson in 1972 and still family-founded and employee-owned, Pima Medical Institute now serves students at 16 locations across 7 states and online. 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.

Healthcare careers start with an important decision: the field that fits you. Pima Medical Institute organizes its programs into five areas: Medical, Nursing, Dental, Veterinary and Healthcare Administration. Each area brings together on-campus, hybrid and online programs.

Medical: Choose your healthcare career program in one of the following areas:

Allied Health: Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy Technician and Medical Laboratory Technician.
Emergency Medical Services: Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic.
Medical Imaging: Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Radiography, Radiography – Bridge (Non-Entry Level), Computed Tomography and B.S. Radiologic Sciences.
Respiratory Care: Respiratory Therapy and B.S. Respiratory Therapy.
Therapy & Rehabilitation: Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant and B.S. Physical Therapist Assistant.
Surgical Care: Sterile Processing Technician and Surgical Technology.

Nursing: Our Nursing programs include Nursing Assistant/Nurse Aide, Practical Nursing, Nursing (ADN) and B.S. Nursing (RN to BSN).

Dental: Our Dental programs include Dental Assistant, Expanded Duties Dental Assistant and Dental Hygiene.

Veterinary: Our Veterinary programs include Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Technician.

Healthcare Administration: Our Healthcare Administration programs include Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Health Care Administration, B.S. Health Care Administration and M.S. Organizational Leadership.

Your Pathway to a Rewarding Career

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.

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.

Do Pima Medical Institute’s programs include an externship?

Yes most programs at Pima Medical Institute allow students to work in their field through clinical externships, a chance to be mentored by full-time professionals and interface with real patients. These externships connect classroom and lab learning to the day-to-day realities of healthcare work. Students practice their clinical and technical skills in real healthcare settings, learn how care teams operate and build the professionalism and confidence employers look for in entry-level healthcare roles.

In addition to real-world experience, clinical externships offer students resume-worthy opportunities, letters of recommendation from supervisors and sometimes job placement directly after graduation. By the time they finish their program, students have hands-on experience that helps prepare them to step into their healthcare careers.

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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

Is a Healthcare Career Calling You?

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Ask About Open House May 5-7

Our certificate programs can help you kick-start your healthcare career.

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

Why Choose Pima Medical Institute?