About
In this program, you will learn to work directly with patients and help them properly care for their oral health. Dental hygienists clean and polish teeth and take X-rays and molds. They also perform some administrative duties, such as recording patients’ dental histories and updating charts. Your coursework will utilize real-world labs that prepare you for the workforce.
Organization
Pima Medical Institute - Denver Campus
Pima Medical Institute
Pima Medical Institute is a higher education institution specializing in healthcare training, with its El Paso campus opened in 2014, offering a variety of certificate and associate degree programs. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Tucson, AZ, it serves the western US healthcare education market, employing approximately 2043 staff. The institute is known for its hands-on clinical training, real-world labs with hospital-grade equipment, and a strong reputation for producing qualified professionals ready for immediate workforce entry, often employed at preferred hospitals and clinics.
Highlights:
- Trusted provider of quality allied health education with 17 campuses and strong community employment connections
- Mission to improve the quality of people's lives by providing the best value in medical career education
- Hands-on training approach with real-world labs using hospital-grade equipment
- El Paso campus offers a unique blended learning Veterinary Technician program combining online and in-person instruction