Pima Medical Institute

I’m currently in the radiography program, and I have to say that the decision to attend school here was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I’ve learned so much in the short time I’ve been in attendance, and I know that I’m on the right path to obtaining a rewarding career thanks to PIMA, and their wonderful instructors. The instructors are knowledgeable, professional, and truly care about the well being of my fellow students, and myself. I must caution you though, as this program is not for the weak. You will be challenged here. There will be days where you would rather set yourself on fire than learn all that’s required to complete this program. But, I promise you, if you stick with it, you will know that if you can complete this program, you can do anything. Rise to the challenge.

I got a job! After about 9 months of school, I got a job as a Medical Assistant. It went by so much fast than I thought it would’ve been. Pima is really a great school for giving me this opportunity to work for a great company with regular hours full time.
I’ve meet so many people through this journey, but it doesn’t stop here. I do plan to go back to school to further myself in the medical field. Now, the tricky part is to see if I can use the classes we implemented into a bigger college such as UNLV.
Stay tuned.

Before calling to get more information on some classes and when they might start, I checked the website to see if Pima in Las Vegas did in fact offer these courses (EMT & Phlebotomy).
When I spoke to a customer service representative, she informed me that those two classes WERE NOT offered at that campus BUT in California they are. Well, I appreciate your help, but I’m not in California :-/​
Pima, please do us a favor and update your website. The false information can be a tad frustrating and gives false hope.

RESPIRATORY THERAPY PROGRAM.
Ill never forget my first week of class and my teachers voice «look to your right now look to your left, the people sitting next to you may not be with you at the end.» He was right. I now look to my right, left, back and front and realize I made it, while unfortunately others didn’t. This is a hard program for a reason cause Pima makes sure to not let any joe shmoe hit the hospitals with a degree and license like others may. Ive never felt so ready, so prepared to get out there and do this on my own as I do now 4 days away from graduation. To the staff Ms. Amy, Dr. B and Mr. E thank you for taking your time out to teach us everything you know to make us the best in our field most of all thank you for having faith in myself and my classmates. Its been my pleasure im thankful every day I took the leap and moved from California just to attend this program.
Future students. Dont waste time looking else where you get the best education for your buck here. Good luck.

Don’t waste your time or money. This school is not worth what they charge and I’m highly disappointed in the education they provide. They are even looking for new instructors on Craigslist. Trust me, it has been my biggest regret making the decision to attend this school, don’t make it yours. I could go on with a list of reasons why not to attend this school but I rather keep it short and sweet. If you want a medical career you can do it without Pima who you can NOT TRUST because they DO NOT RESPECT YOU and who the hell would prefer this school over the other options you have out there.

I attend this school for the veterinary assistant program. I love it. I only take courses that are strictly related to my chosen degree and I don’t have to waste time or money on unnecessary credits. I’m also only going to be in school for 8 months for what is normally a two year program. The instructors are all smart and have either worked in the fields their teaching, still work while teaching or trained specifically to teach for said field.
The financial aid process was super simple and their financial aid staff was more than helpful. They help you to get everything you need done before you start orientation, that way you’re geared up and ready to go on the first day of school. They also help you to make sure you’ve got everything in place for your externship. Yes, they set you up with on the job practice before you graduate. This not only gives you a more thorough understanding of what you’re going to school for but also helps find potential hires! They also can help you find a job after graduation.
Any bad review on this school is a result of a small portion of students who don’t take it seriously and don’t care. Pima medical institute is a wonderful school and I’ll be proud to graduate from and then return to it, for more education.

Apparently word of mouth has finally reached the instructors of the Respiratory Therapy Department that these reviews were being written and that they started stating that these allegations were not true, written by T. Y.
I can assure you that these allegations that T.Y. has stated are 110% true! I have witnessed these allegations myself and all what I had experienced truly supports all these allegations. They apparently stated that all these reviews that they filtered were «unfair»…but to filter 17 reviews and only post 2 – 3 «decent reviews about this institution? That’s gotta be saying something. Especially if they are stating that the instructors that were fired were let go because they were not good workers, which is completely untrue because they only let him go for having outstanding moral views that did not agree with their way of passing their favorites.
Also the fact that students are being passed even though they have failed the classes due to the Program Director sitting down and «reviewing» who gets to pass or who doesn’t…makes you think twice in an emergency when they’re students in the local Hospitals such as Sunrise, UMC, and Spring Valley. Would you want yourself or your loved one being handled in an emergency by a student such as this? (Ask a few of the 3^rd semester students who passed Pharmacology «magically» without passing any of the tests)
You be the judge… if you are a 1^st semester student for the RT program, I would advise for you to GET OUT NOW and go to either CSN or Carrington. I am willing to bet this review is going to get filtered as well, but I also managed to email the news about this. Something needs to be done about this program, especially if students are going to be spending their hard earned money and time to do this.

This school is a scam! don’t waste your money and go here! I attended this school in 2010 and I wasted a money and a whole year of my time. They were suppose to help me after graduating and never did, I had all A’s and finished all my internship hours, and I had to chase after them in order for the school to talk to me. Still to this day I do not have a career in the medical field all I have is a stupid piece of paper telling me I graduated the program, and debt to my name! DON’T GO HERE!!!

If you want a great career in the allied-​health professions, there is no better place to start than Pima. Yes, CSN is cheaper, but you don’t get the personal attention or education that Pima offers.

I have never heard of Pima Medical Institute until a few years ago when I was looking into the medical field as a career. I’ve been to College of Southern Nevada and completed the course for the Certified Nursing Assistant to place my foot in the door to start my medical career. I knew where I was headed and I was on my way! After working as CNA for a year and a half, my hunger for more led me to change my major from nursing to radiology. After completing all of my general education classes and working the medical for 4 years, a friend of mine suggested I apply for the radiology program here at PMI. I called and requested more information in attending school here.
Jennifer, the executive assistant, suggested that I come down to fill out an application. Jennifer was extremely helpful and I don’t think I would’ve been able to really stick out from the other 300+ applicants to this popular program. Jennifer told me that typically, I’m supposed to join the Wednesday open house for interested applicants to this program, but I guess it was my lucky day because I was able to take my entrance exam and set up an interview appointment with the program director that same day! After passing my entrance exam no problem, I met the Medical Career Specialist, Mr. Steve Zone, who had a great personality and was very helpful down to every detail. He answered all of my questions and made sure I understood everything. My interview with the radiology program director, Mrs. Jennifer Beirdneau, was a bit intimidating at first, but they were all smiles and so welcoming. I was able to also meet Mrs. Shay Miller who was also very friendly! After my interview, I was pleased with my experience and thanked them for their time.
Upon receiving my acceptance letter, I met Kathy, the financial aid officer, and she was very friendly and funny! She set me up easy and answered all of my questions. As a second year student, I am pleased with my experience and look forward to completing the program very soon!
Cool points:
— fundraisers by students
— medium sized computer lab
— great and friendly staff!
— medium sized break room with 3 vending machines and sinks!
— CLEAN bathrooms!

I been to 3 schools in the past week trying to get into a pharmacy tech school.
I visited Kaplan, Pima and Hitech. I have been looking to be a pharmacy tech for 2 years now, I started in Cali and ended up in vegas. I was looking a school that would woo me! and I believe i have.
1^st Kaplan impressed me. I knew someone who attended Kaplan and is has been working as a PT for 3 years now. No complaints, very friendly straight forward, The only down side was the price! about 12 000.
2^nd was Pima. I waited a little bit but it all paid off. I met Frank, a very nice gentleman. Straght to the point and wanted to know about me and why was i interested. He surprised me into taking 2 entrance exams. For some reason I was very nervous. I haven’t taken a test in about 10 years for anything. I thought I did horrible, and Frank said I was a genius (obviously being sarcastic.)
While I was in his office, a student dropped by that just got accepted for Medical Assisting. I picked her brain a bit, asked her how did she like it and that was it. Next, the head of the pharmacy program stopped by to give an interview. We had to move to the actual pharmacy classroom! I was going nuts. He explained Financial aid, and all the regular business. But while walking into the classroom 2 students were walking out. Frank introduced me, and 1 of the students told me, «Are you ready for Frank to change your life.» I already knew Frank was a great person, while sitting in his office there was a bulletin board with a bunch of thank you notes and letters of appreciation! All of them said Thanks Frank and how they appreciated everything. It was obvious that Frank was helpful and does his job well. I can already tell from those 2 hours I spent with him, he would help thru it all. I was shocked, by his dedication and words of wisdom. I want to attend PIMA. Maybe.
3^rd was Hitech. The parking lot was a bit empty, and from the first 2 which were pretty full. I had my doubts. Sarah helped me, she was a bit pushy but very nice as well. I already had my eyes on Pima, just from the counselor speaking to me. I didn’t really give them a chance from the beginning. I was a bit concerned about the accreditation of hi tech.
I can’t say that i meant someone that would make me feel as welcome as Frank. If your gonna go here, ask for him. Tell him Chrisjan sent you. I will update my review after I make my choice but just from spending time with Frank that i wanted to go there.