Pima Medical Institute’s Medical Billing and Coding Certificate Program in Denver, Colorado, trains students to translate diagnoses, procedures, and clinical notes into standardized codes for billing, claims reimbursement, and healthcare data tracking. The certificate prepares graduates to apply for National Healthcareer Association exams, including Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist, Certified Medical Administrative Assistant, and Certified Billing and Coding Specialist credentials, as well as American Academy of Professional Coders credentials. Instruction is delivered on campus, with hybrid options at select campuses, and the program takes about nine months to complete. Coursework includes medical terminology, anatomy, insurance, billing, coding, electronic health records, claims management, and medical law and ethics, followed by a capstone and clinical externship. Admission requires a high school diploma or recognized equivalency; additional campus requirements may apply.

At a glance

• Format: HYBRID
• Leads to: National Healthcareer Association exams CEHRS, CMAA and CBCS; American Academy of Professional Coders credentials CPC and CPB
• Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
• Payment plan: available (per the school's page)
• Scholarships: available (per the school's page)

Pima Medical Institute’s Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program in Denver, Colorado, trains pharmacy technicians to prepare and dispense prescription medications, manage pharmacy inventory, process prescriptions, and support patients under pharmacist supervision. The certificate program prepares graduates to apply for the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Training combines on-campus instruction, pharmacy laboratory simulation, computerized prescription processing, and a supervised clinical externship, with hybrid options available at select campuses. The program can be completed in approximately nine months. Admission requires a high school diploma or recognized equivalency; no prior health care experience is required.

At a glance

• Format: Hybrid
• Leads to: Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
• Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
• Payment plan: available (per the school's page)
• Scholarships: available (per the school's page)

Pima Medical Institute’s Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Program is offered at the Denver campus in Denver, Colorado. It trains phlebotomy technicians to collect blood and other clinical specimens, handle and process samples, maintain laboratory safety, and provide patient-centered care. The certificate program prepares graduates to apply to sit for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) credential through the National Healthcareer Association. Training is delivered on campus through hands-on laboratory instruction and a supervised clinical externship and takes approximately three months to complete. Admission requires a high school diploma or recognized equivalency, along with minimum scores on the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam and the Pima Medical Institute Math Admissions Test.

At a glance

• Format: In person
• Leads to: Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) credential through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
• Payment plan: available (per the school's page)
• Scholarships: available (per the school's page)

Pima Medical Institute’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate Degree Program is offered at its Denver, Colorado, campus. The program prepares students to use specialized ultrasound equipment, create diagnostic images, record patient histories, and support physicians’ diagnoses, leading to an associate degree. Delivered on campus over approximately 22 months, the curriculum combines classroom instruction, laboratory training, and clinical practicum experiences. Coursework covers anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, patient care, sonographic physics, scanning techniques, vascular imaging, obstetric and gynecology sonography, and professional practice. Students also complete five lab courses and clinical practicums focused on ultrasound technology and image competency.

At a glance

• Format: In person
• Leads to: Associate degree

This associate degree program will give you the skills necessary to work as an outstanding entry-level physical therapist assistant under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Courses address important topics such as anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, disease and conditions, medical terminology and ethics and law. At Pima Medical Institute, hands-on training prepares you with clinical skills such as physical therapy interventions and knowledge of treatment plans, as well as professional skills such as data collection and administrative procedures.

This associate degree program will give you the professional skills, knowledge and clinical training to work as a registered respiratory therapist. Course content also focuses on the professional traits needed to be successful in this role. Topics introduced include advanced respiratory care techniques (including neonatal, pediatric and adult special care), pharmacology, cardiopulmonary disease, patient assessment and therapeutics. Courses at Pima Medical Institute prepare you to care for patients in emergency situations.

This associate degree program will give you the knowledge and training to work as an capable entry-level veterinary technician. Courses address both clinical training and administrative skills, including but not limited to medical terminology, animal anatomy, office management, examination techniques and the radiologic, dental and surgical procedures of animal care. Graduates of the program will be able to proficiently assist veterinarians in many different veterinary medicine environments.

This certificate program will prepare you with the training to work as a capable entry-level health care administrative assistant. At Pima Medical Institute, you will gain the skills needed to work in health care administration, such as medical insurance procedures, coding and billing tasks, triaging patients and more. Health care administrative assistants are the front face of the medical office, so classes also focus on the soft, professional skills that foster an optimum patient experience.

Pima Medical Institute’s Sterile Processing Technician Certificate Program in Denver, Colorado, prepares students for sterile processing and central service work, including cleaning, decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, packaging, and sterilizing medical instruments and surgical trays. The certificate program prepares graduates to apply for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician exam through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association. Instruction is delivered on campus through didactic lessons and hands-on laboratory practice, followed by a supervised clinical externship, and runs for approximately nine months. Admission requires a high school diploma or recognized equivalency.

At a glance

• Format: In person
• Leads to: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)

Nursing Assistant/Nurse Aide Certificate Program

Kick-start your career in healthcare with our on-campus Nursing Assistant/Nurse Aide certificate program. In just 6 weeks, you'll get the training you need for an entry-level nursing assistant or nurse aide role.

What Will You Learn?

• Infection control

• Emergency procedures

• Basic nursing skills

• Communication and interpersonal skills

Career Opportunities

On completion, you'll be ready to work in a range of roles, including:

• Nursing assistant

• Home health aide

• Caregiver

• Personal care aide

Where Can You Work?

Our graduates find work in diverse settings, such as:

• Clinics

• Hospitals

• Home healthcare agencies

• Long-term care facilities

• Retirement communities

• Assisted living facilities

Continuing Education

As a certified nursing assistant, you can further your career with our Patient Care Technician and Medical Assistant certification programs.

Extra Benefits

As a student, you'll gain real-world experience through clinical externships and get support from our dedicated Career Services team.