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Pima Medical Institute - East Valley

Pima Medical Institute is a for-profit medical career college founded in Tucson, Arizona in 1972 and operated by Vocational Training Institutes, Inc. Its East Valley campus, opened in 2008 at 2160 S. Power Road in Mesa, Arizona, offers five healthcare and veterinary certificate programs plus an associate-degree Veterinary Technician program. The institution is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) and licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education.

Accreditation

  • Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)

    institutional · Recognized by US Department of Education

    Accredited
    Verified August 31, 2026Verify on accreditor site

  • American Veterinary Medical Association, Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (AVMA CVTEA)

    programmatic ·

    Accredited (Veterinary Technician program)
    Verified August 31, 2026Verify on accreditor site

State approval

  • AZ

    Arizona State Board of Nursing

    Listed as a campus approval agency (Nursing Assistant/Nurse Aide training)
    Verify with state agency

Programs offered

ProgramCredentialLengthModalityTuitionTotal costCompletionPlacementLicensureSource
Medical AssistantCertificate800 clock hours; 35 weeks (five-day schedule); 32.0 semester creditsIn person$17,152$18,459—94%—View
Medical Billing & CodingCertificate850 clock hours; 36 weeks (five-day schedule); 38.5 semester credits; offered only at the East Valley campusHybrid$16,324$18,155—75%—View
Phlebotomy TechnicianCertificate300 clock hours; 11 weeks (five-day schedule) or 13 weeks (four-day schedule)In person$4,840$5,623—76%—View
Veterinary AssistantCertificate720 clock hours; 30 weeks (five-day schedule); 29.0 semester creditsIn person$17,458$18,823—76%—View

Data sources

Frequently asked questions

Is Pima Medical Institute - East Valley accredited?
Yes — Pima Medical Institute - East Valley is accredited by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, American Veterinary Medical Association, Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities. Verify directly on the accreditor's website.
Where is Pima Medical Institute - East Valley located?
Pima Medical Institute - East Valley's main campus is at 2160 S. Power Road, Mesa, AZ, 85209.
What programs does Pima Medical Institute - East Valley offer?
Pima Medical Institute - East Valley offers 4 programs including Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Phlebotomy Technician, Veterinary Assistant.

Cost breakdown by program

Tuition, fees, and books/supplies as published by the school.

Medical Assistant

Cost breakdown

Tuition
$17,152
Fees
$580
Books & supplies
$727
Total program cost
$18,459

Medical Billing & Coding

Cost breakdown

Tuition
$16,324
Fees
$580
Books & supplies
$1,251
Total program cost
$18,155

Phlebotomy Technician

Cost breakdown

Tuition
$4,840
Fees
$580
Books & supplies
$203
Total program cost
$5,623

Veterinary Assistant

Cost breakdown

Tuition
$17,458
Fees
$590
Books & supplies
$775
Total program cost
$18,823

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