Pima Medical Institute - Tucson

With any schools, you have to really think about if you are willing to go into debt for them. Is this school worth that? I did the MA program. I can't speak for the other programs. But for my experience, I wouldn't recommend this school for the MA program. I regret the debt.
I do like that they help with job placement for life. That's fine
However, they will tell you over and over that you can take a MA cert.to other fields such as Phlebotomy/Lab or EKG monitoring or Pharmacy (the sky is the limit) All you have to do is take their national tests and get the certification. I came to find out that that is a LIE. Healthcare places do not want ppl on their team who haven't been trained in that field because that person will be a liability to the company (which is fair. That's their right). That's why national certifications are specific to each job. I feel like this part that they sell you is complete false advertising. Do not listen to that. Essentially you're the secretary to the doctor and that's it. Your career pathway is MA to Lead MA. If you're happy being that along with pay being the same pay as a Target and McDonald's worker, that's awesome for you and your life. But to give ppl hope that you can soar, that's wrong. In reality you would have to go back to school and start over (especially so because the credits you earn here don't transfer to most schools) You have a better chance to progress if you are a nurse or a rad tech just in general, not referring to the school nurse and radiology programs.

The MA program is rushed. The pre-reqs are nice. It's the computer and lab courses that are unacceptable. The computer simulations give you an idea somewhere in the ball park of what EMRs/EHRs do but in the real world, its quite different. So you leave that course under prepared.

That lab course is crazy. We spent too much time on vitals and no time on other things (maybe because that was going to be the things you mainly do as a MA. You don't do a lot of in office procedures unless you're in Derm or urology maybe sports med. Doctors do things for themselves). We skipped some things actually. The blood part has an appropriate amount of time. They require you to do like 25 vitals on 25 different students. However, 1 your class may not have that many 2 if your classmates want to stick with their own cliques, have fun with that (and the bullying if you're even more fortunate)
And PMI will try to sell to you and keep reminding you about a bachelor's degree for medical administration. Now wait a minute. If my MA cert can supposedly fly me to the moon, why would I need that?

I feel like this school ran for 50 years because of false advertising and people not fully grasping that ma work is not what they portray it to be. But again this is just my experience in the MA program. Maybe it's better for the nurse program. They have more activities and stuff for them which makes sense because they are going to be nurses lol.

And where is the principle? I only seen him like 2x my whole year there. I feel like the office ladies really try to keep him away from the issues of the school and cover up everything. And he's thinking it's milk and honey but it's cottage cheese and cough syrup.
But again this is just my experience in the MA program. It could be different in the other programs and in the other PMI location in PHX.

Pro: job placement, Scrubs that you can wear to interviews, pre-reqs, BLS/CPR certified
Cons: False advertising of what MA work is and what the certification entails, Unorganized program, the constant hounding to buy a bachelor's degree, high school culture in adult education, biases for certain students. Teachers will gossip about other students to students (very reflective of healthcare field)

I 1000 percent regret attending this school and going into debt for it. Wished I went to pima community or Brookline. I heard that they are more diverse with decent programs.

While I can't speak for other programs, I must say that the radiography (X-ray) program has an All-Star staff beyond comparison. When I decided to return to school after being away for seven years, I wasn’t sure school was going to be right for me but I needed a change. Enrolling in this program turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life, and I have never looked back. The instructors in the radiography program are nothing short of exceptional, and they have truly made a difference in my life and career. Jeff, the Program Director, is an invaluable resource. His advice is trustworthy and reliable, and he guides students to the right path. Jolene, the Clinical Director, has an amazing talent for pushing you to become a better person without putting you in overwhelming situations. Kristen, the Radiography Instructor, is like a caring mother to everyone. Her unwavering support and approachability create an environment where you always have someone to turn to, especially during challenging times. I could go on and on about the instructors, as they have a tons of qualities that make them exceptional educators. Thanks to the amazing instructors I had, a demanding program like radiography becomes manageable and even enjoyable. I have never encountered teachers as passionate and committed as them. Their guidance and mentorship have been invaluable, and I'm filled with gratitude for the positive impact they've had on my life.
To anyone contemplating a career in the medical field or wondering which program to choose, I can't recommend this radiography program enough. It is undoubtedly challenging, but the instructors provide all the resources and you’ll never feel like you don’t have the resources to succeed. I just graduated and I'm looking forward to an amazing career ahead of me.

Shara Heuer is the most unsupportive, and degrading “staff” there is on this campus and could imply discomfort and discrimination upon my son (& other students from my understanding), my son should not want to leave school because of this “woman”, someone needs to do something.

My experience at Pima medical institute was amazing and something I will never forget. You guys are the best!

My experience here at PMI helped me become what I am now and I am very grateful for all the help people gave me, everyone there is great at what they do!

My daughter has recently attended this school and is in her externship and she is having problems at her site and this school does nothing to help her to be successful. All they want to do is take peoples money. The graduation rate is 71.1% and it shows. If I could put zero stars I would. Never will recommend this school ever.

I enrolled in the Medical Assistant program and just finished my externship. I have had such a great experience at this school. The instructors have an amazing way of teaching and hands on learning is what made me so successful in my externship. My placement fit my personality and I was hired immediately at my externship site. Pima medical institute was the best experience I have ever had.

I completed the Hybrid Medical Assistant certificate program and found the whole process life changing. They help me and showed me all that I need to become a medical assistant! I recommend them to everyone!

My time at PMI was a very pleasing experience. I’ve learn and grown so much thanks to them. They have the best staff and instructors.

Great experience! My experience at PMI was wonderful, great staff and instructors. PMI has helped me grow and learn so much.

I had an amazing two years at PMI. The respiratory therapy program is great and the instructors are all very passionate and knowledgeable.

My experience in PMI has been great.
I get to learn with the best teachers.as a student in the radiology program all of my 3 teachers teach me everything that I have to know to be the best.

Totally love this place. I enrolled in the Dental Assistant program and I enjoyed being here.

More of the worst healthcare in Tucson. Scheduling is impossible, calls not returned the Dr 's at this clinic work the same places around town DONT WASTE YOUR TIME,!
IF YOU NEED E. N. T. GO TO E. R! Let your provider and Medicare pay the bill after your co pay you will have much better care and don't waste your time

I enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program and it was the best decision i could have ever done. Best experience i have ever had. Now i am working as a Medical Assistant. - Stephanie R