The Pima Medical Institute (PMI) is a private for-profit medical career college that trains students for careers as allied health care professionals with campuses throughout the western United States.[1] PMI is the largest independently owned, private allied health school in the U.S.[2] and is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).[3]
Pima Medical Institute | |
| Motto | Trusted. Respected. Preferred. |
|---|---|
| Type | For-profit |
| Established | 1972 |
| Chairman | Richard Luebke Jr. |
| President | Liby Lentz |
| CEO | Andy Andress |
| Location | Founded in Tucson, Arizona |
| Campus | 16 campuses across the western United States |
| Website | pmi.edu |
History
editPima Medical Institute was founded in Tucson, Arizona, in January 1972 by Richard Luebke, Sr. and his wife, JoAnn. The first program offered was nursing assistant. Based on job demands in the community, Pima grew their programs and campuses to fill those needs,[4] including the launch of online programs in 2006.
The company owns and operates 16 campuses across the western United States.[5]
Academics
editPima Medical Institute offers a variety of allied health care career training options. Not all programs are offered at each campus.[5]
References
edit- ^ About Pima Medical Institute
- ^ "Pima Medical Institute expands at The Pavilions". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2020-12-14.
- ^ Directory of Institutions and Programs.
- ^ Star, Becky Pallack Arizona Daily. "Pima Medical Institute: a father's growing legacy". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved 2020-12-14.
- ^ a b "Healthcare Career Schools | Pima Medical Institute". pmi.edu. Retrieved 2020-12-14.