Health Professions
As a healthcare professional, Pima ensures you’re equiped with the most cutting-ege and innovate training. This keeps you at the forefront of the industry.
Expand your career with our training and continuing education courses:
- EMTs
- Health information techs
- Dental hygienists
- Community health workers
Health Professions: Current Offerings
First Responders
Starts: February, May, and September
Duration: Less than 3 months
Time Commitment: 25 – 40 hours per week
Classes:
CPR Healthcare Provider
Emergency Medical Technology
Intercultural Fluency
You can earn:
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Certificate
Basic Life Support CPR certificate
Cost: $2150.00
Pricing Includes: Instruction, books, national certification exams
Start On Time And Prepared
Want to learn more about PimaFastTrack? Visit our PimaFastTrack Checklist and EMS PimaFastTrack Checklist. Take the next steps toward quick credentials.
Health Information Technology
Starts: First day of each month
Duration: Up to 4 months
Time Commitment: 8 – 10 hours per week
Classes:
Electronic Health Record Specialist Certification Test Prep
Creative Problem Solving
You can earn: Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) national certification
Cost: $930.00
Pricing Includes: Instruction, books, national certification exam
Starts: First day of each month
Duration: Up to 4 months
Time Commitment: 8 – 10 hours per week
Classes:
Introduction to ICD Coding
Creative Problem Solving
You can earn: Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) national certification
Cost: $1610.00
Pricing Includes: Instruction, books, national certification exam
Starts: First day of each month
Duration: Up to 8 months
Time Commitment: 8 – 10 hours per week
Classes:
Electronic Health Record Specialist Certification Test Prep
Introduction to ICD Coding
Creative Problem Solving
You can earn:
- Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) national certification
- Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) national certification
Cost: $2300.00
Pricing Includes: Instruction, books, national certification exam
Start On Time And Prepared
Want to learn more about PimaFastTrack? Visit our PimaFastTrack Checklist. Take the next steps toward quick credentials.
Dental Laboratory Technology
Dental Auxiliary/Restorative
State licensed dental assistants and hygienists continue their education with knowledge about advanced technical procedures. Damaged, worn, broken or decayed teeth benefit from the restorative dentistry techniques taught in courses for hygienists and dental assistants.
Community Health Worker
Community Health Workers have the unique ability to bring information, provide education, navigation and social support to those who are dealing with chronic health conditions. CHWs work with local health care and social service organizations and serve the community through interpretation and translation of services, offering culturally appropriate health education and information, and providing informal guidance on health behaviors and advocate for health needs. Students interested in CHW training will increase health care services to those living in Pima County as frontline agents of change, helping to reduce health disparities in underserved communities.
Eligibility requirements for the CHWTP include:
- High School diploma or GED
- 18 years of age or older
- Good verbal and written communication skills (this course will be taught in English)
- Interest in and commitment to working with diverse individuals within our Southern Arizona community
Interested in a New Career?
Learn more about the Community Health Worker (CHW) Training Program. CHWs work with local health care and social service organizations and serve the community. Community Health Workers, who want their education funded from the grant, must attend an information session, interview, and complete the application process before they can register for courses.
Contact CHW Program Coordinators Anne Dudley or Bryson Levi, at 520-206-4851 or pcc-chwtp@pima.edu
Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy for Law Enforcement
A concentrated one week course to train law enforcement officers as part of the DUI task force in how to perform blood draws in various situations. Community volunteers are needed for officers to practice blood draws as their skills increase, and, under the direction of a skilled phlebotomist. To volunteer contact Amee at amrosales2@pima.edu.
Also, short courses for health care professionals to refresh their techniques in blood draws are scheduled regularly.
Phlebotomy for Law Enforcement Refresher
All field law enforcement officers are trained, then retrained to maintain quality blood draw skills. This course serves officers of Arizona, but is also open to community members that have completed basic phlebotomy and need to maintain skills for their job.
Languages
Spanish for Medical Professionals
There is nothing more frustrating than to have a person who needs your medical assistance, but you lack language skills. Prepare to bridge the communication gap between you, your patients, and family members with secondary language skills.
Launch Your Career Quickly
Need job skills now? PimaFastTrack is the fastest way to get an in-demand job. Learn industry-recognized skills so you can get hired quickly.
Prior Learning Assessment Saves Time & Money
When you finish an industry certification, like one through PimaFastTrack, you’re ready to work and you’re ready to build on what you know. Through our Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) program, you can turn noncredit courses and certifications into college credits that count toward a college degree from Pima. Credits vary by program—find out how your knowledge stacks up.
Keep Learning at Pima
Online Career Training & Personal Interest Courses
Pima partners with Ed2Go to offer convenient and affordable ways to learn about hundreds of topics. Try one class to see what you gain. Almost all our Ed2Go participants (96%) register for more noncredit courses after attending their first.
Ed2Go courses are online career and skill development courses with collaboration in online discussion forums. You’ll also find self-paced classes.
These online classes are noncredit and do not transfer as credit for Pima Community College degrees.
Earn Your College Degree
Pima's credit degrees and certificates prepare you for a rewarding career—whether you're looking to start a career, want to upgrade your skills in your current career, or are planning to transfer to a university to complete your bachelor's degree.
Find more at Pima:
Auditing: All the Learning You Crave, Fewer Fees
Consider auditing a class for self-enrichment and academic exploration when you don’t need the college credit. You may audit most credit courses offered by Pima Community College.
Course Refunds
To learn more about Pima's refund policy, visit our Information & Services page.