Pima Medical Institute - Tucson
Pima Medical Institute - Tucson is a trade school serving Tucson, AZ.
About Pima Medical Institute - Tucson
Pima Medical Institute, Tucson is a trade school focused on hands-on healthcare training in Tucson. Founded in Tucson in 1972, the school continues the legacy of its founder, Richard Luebke Sr., while serving students preparing for roles in healthcare and veterinary care. The Tucson campus is located at the former site of Townsend Middle School, where the building was repurposed and remodeled for classrooms, study areas, real-world labs, training facilities, and a nursing simulation lab with arena seating.
The campus offers certificate and associate programs in several areas of healthcare. Certificate options include Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, and Veterinary Assistant. The Dental Assistant program covers patient preparation, oral care, X-rays, equipment sterilization, impression materials, and administrative duties. Medical Assistant students study anatomy, routine laboratory procedures, patient care, and the clinical and clerical responsibilities involved in working with doctors and nurses. Pharmacy Technician training includes medication preparation, compounding, automated dispensing equipment, and interaction with medical professionals.
Phlebotomy Technician training focuses on blood draws and the collection of other clinical specimens, along with patient communication, identity verification, labeling, and specimen processing. The Veterinary Assistant program addresses administrative and medical duties in a veterinary setting, including animal nursing, laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging, surgical procedures, and in-office care. The certificate programs described by the Tucson campus generally take about nine months, while the Phlebotomy Technician program is approximately three months.
Associate programs offered at the Tucson campus include Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiography, and Respiratory Therapy. Diagnostic Medical Sonography students learn scanning techniques, patient care, pathophysiology, ethics, and the use of specialized equipment to create ultrasound scans. Nursing students study areas including labor and delivery, pediatrics, surgery, and trauma, and are prepared to sit for the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses. Occupational Therapy Assistant coursework includes anatomy, growth and development, kinesiology, and mental health, with real-world labs included in the training.
Physical Therapist Assistant students learn ways to help patients improve mobility after injury or illness, including exercise, massage, hot and cold packs, traction, and other treatments. Radiography students study anatomy, equipment protocols, radiation safety, and medical diagnostic imaging, with real-world labs using equipment similar to that found in hospitals and clinics. Program lengths listed for the associate offerings range from approximately 18 to 24 months. The school also identifies other healthcare training areas among its broader offerings, including Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Billing and Coding, Nursing Assistant or Nurse Aide, Practical Nursing, Sterile Processing Technician, and Surgical Technology.
Pima Medical Institute provides information about admission requirements, how to apply, financial aid programs, scholarships, student services, career services, clinical externships, and alumni resources. Prospective students can begin by requesting information, setting an appointment, or speaking with an admissions advisor. The Tucson campus is at the corner of North Craycroft Road and East Grant Road, and the area is served by Sun Tran, Tucson's regional transit system.