Pima Medical Institute Medical Assistant Certificate Program Mesa, Arizona

The Medical Assistant Certificate Program at Pima Medical Institute equips students with a range of clinical and clerical skills essential for quality patient care. Key skills include preparing patients for exams, performing basic lab tests, administering injections, scheduling appointments, and handling billing. The program offers a hybrid learning option for flexibility, with graduates finding opportunities in various medical settings. Job growth for medical assistants is projected to be much faster than average. Graduates can pursue further education in healthcare fields at Pima Medical Institute, with most programs featuring clinical externships for practical experience and potential job placements. Career services and support resources are available to assist students in achieving success.

The program length for the Medical Assistant Certificate Program is approximately 9 months.

Pima Medical Institute (PMI) is an employee-owned, private, accredited medical career college that has been dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare education and training since its establishment in 1972. 

With a focus on educating students to become career-ready in healthcare professions, PMI offers a variety of programs including certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and master's degrees. The institution has 17 campuses across the western United States and is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).