Largest independent allied health career college with 50+ years training healthcare professionals across 16 western US campuses.
Pima Medical Institute offers 30+ allied health career programs across certificate, associate, bachelor's, and master's degree levels. Certificate programs include Emergency Medical Technician, Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, and Phlebotomy Technician, typically lasting 9-15 weeks. Associate degrees cover Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Technology, and Veterinary Technician. Bachelor's programs include B.S. Health Care Administration, B.S. Nursing (RN to BSN), B.S. Physical Therapist Assistant, B.S. Radiologic Sciences, and B.S. Respiratory Therapy. Master's offerings include M.S. Organizational Leadership. Online and hybrid options are available for select programs.
The institute operates 16 campuses across the western United States: four in Arizona (Tucson, Phoenix, Mesa, East Valley), two in California (Chula Vista, San Marcos), three in Colorado (Denver, Aurora, Colorado Springs), one in Nevada (Las Vegas), one in New Mexico (Albuquerque), three in Texas (Houston, San Antonio, El Paso), and two in Washington (Seattle, Renton). Students benefit from hands-on learning with advanced patient simulators, clinical externships with real-world training, and career services support. The institute maintains partnerships with over 15,000 employers who provide clinical training opportunities.
Pima Medical Institute maintains a streamlined admissions process designed to help healthcare-focused applicants begin their education quickly. The institution accepts applications through its website and admissions advisors are available at 1-800-477-7462. Financial aid options include Federal Pell Grants, Federal Student Loans, military benefits, state and federal aid programs, and institutional scholarships. The institute is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
Pima Medical provides comprehensive career services including professional development workshops on resume writing, interviewing, and networking. The Career Services team facilitates externship placements—the final course for most students—and provides ongoing job placement assistance and career development support after graduation. Many graduates are hired by employers who hosted their clinical externships. The institute reports a 4.73-star average review rating across major platforms and has graduated over 175,000 students since 1972.