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Pima Medical Institute
About Pima Medical Institute
Pima Medical Institute is an employee-owned, accredited medical career college with roots going back to 1972. Founded in Tucson, Arizona by Richard and JoAnn Luebke, the school was built around a straightforward mission: give students the best value in healthcare career education. More than five decades later, that mission hasn't changed.
Today, Pima Medical operates 16 campuses across the western United States, offering certificate, associate, bachelor's, and master's degree programs across more than 30 healthcare disciplines - from nursing and radiography to dental hygiene, veterinary sciences, and beyond. Online and hybrid learning options are also available for students who need flexibility.
A Legacy Built on Student Success
With more than 175,000 graduates, Pima Medical’s hands-on approach to education is designed to produce graduates who are ready to contribute from day one - prepared with the skills employers expect and the confidence to thrive in their chosen field.
Part of the Family
When students enroll at Pima Medical Institute, they join an institution that treats them as more than a number. Faculty and staff are respected professionals in their fields, committed to supporting student success not just in the classroom but beyond graduation.
Available Program
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Certificate - Dental Assistant
Pima Medical Institute's Dental Assistant certificate program prepares students for an entry-level role as a valued member of a dental care team. The program covers the clinical, administrative, and communication skills needed to assist during treatment procedures, support patient comfort, and keep the dental office running smoothly.
The program takes approximately 9 months to complete and is available at 15 campuses across Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Washington.
What Dental Assistants Do
Dental assistants work alongside dentists and other dental professionals in a variety of settings. Graduates of this program are prepared to pursue roles such as dental assistant, orthodontic assistant, oral surgery assistant, and surgical dental assistant. Career opportunities exist across solo practices, group practices, hospital dental clinics, dental school clinics, and specialty practices.
What the Program Covers
The curriculum builds foundational knowledge and hands-on skills across all core areas of dental assisting, including:
- Anatomy, physiology, and terminology
- Anatomy and pathology of the head, neck, and oral cavity
- Fundamentals of dentistry and chairside assisting
- Dental radiography
- Dental equipment and materials
- Dental office administration and charting
- Dental therapeutics and emergency procedures
- CPR and first aid
Campus Locations
Albuquerque, NM
4400 Cutler Ave N.E.
Albuquerque,
Aurora, CO
13750 E. Mississippi Ave
Aurora,
Chula Vista, CA
780 Bay Boulevard #101
Chula Vista,
Colorado Springs, CO
5725 Mark Dabling Boulevard Suite 150
Colorado Springs,
Denver, CO
7475 Dakin Street
Denver,
El Paso, TX
6926 Gateway Boulevard E.
El Paso,
Houston, TX
11125 Equity Drive, Suite 100
Houston,
Las Vegas, NV
3333 E. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas,
Mesa, AZ
957 S. Dobson Road
Mesa,
Phoenix, AZ
13430 N. Black Canyon Highway
Phoenix,
Renton, WA
555 S. Renton Village Place
Renton,
San Antonio, TX
6550 First Park Ten Blvd
San Antonio,
San Marcos, CA
111 Campus Way
San Marcos,
Seattle, WA
9709 Third Avenue N.E., Suite 400
Seattle,
Tucson, AZ
2121 N. Craycroft Road, Building 1
Tucson,