Academic calendar
Dental Assistant (AM) Cohort runs Jan 14, 2026 – Aug 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Dental Assistant (AM) CohortDental Assistant (AFT) CohortVeterinary Assistant (AM) CohortVeterinary Assistant (AFT) CohortVeterinary Assistant (EVE) CohortRelevant now
- Medical Assistant (AM) CohortMedical Assistant (AFT) CohortMedical Assistant (EVE) CohortSterile Processing Technician (AM) CohortSterile Processing Technician (AFT) CohortSterile Processing Technician (EVE) Cohort
- Medical Assistant Ground CohortMedical Assistant Hybrid CohortSterile Processing Technician Ground Cohort
- Veterinary Assistant Ground CohortVeterinary Assistant Hybrid Cohort
- Phlebotomy Technician Ground (EVE) Cohort
- Medical Assistant Sequence CohortSterile Processing Technician Sequence Cohort
- Veterinary Assistant Sequence Cohort
- Phlebotomy Technician Ground (AM) Cohort
- Medical Assistant Career Prep CohortSterile Processing Technician Career Prep Cohort
- Veterinary Assistant Career Prep Cohort
- Phlebotomy Technician Sequence (EVE) Cohort
- Radiography Program Mesa Semesters 2, 4, 6
- Medical Assistant Sequence 1, 2, 3 & 4 CohortSterile Processing Technician Sequence 1, 2 & 3 Cohort
- Veterinary Assistant Sequence 1, 2 & 3 Cohort
- Surgical Technology (AFT) Semester 1
- Phlebotomy Technician Sequence (AM) Cohort
- Phlebotomy Technician Externship (EVE) Cohort
- Medical Assistant Externship CohortSterile Processing Technician Extern/Cert Rev Cohort
- Veterinary Assistant Externship Cohort
- Phlebotomy Technician Externship (AM) Cohort
- Medical Assistant (AM) CohortMedical Assistant (AFT) CohortMedical Assistant (EVE) CohortSterile Processing Technician (AM) CohortSterile Processing Technician (AFT) CohortSterile Processing Technician (EVE) Cohort
- Radiography Program Mesa Semesters 1, 3, 5
- Phlebotomy Technician (EVE) Cohort
- Surgical Technology (AFT) Semester 2
- Medical Assistant (AM) CohortMedical Assistant (AFT) CohortMedical Assistant (EVE) CohortSterile Processing Technician (AM) CohortSterile Processing Technician (AFT) CohortSterile Processing Technician (EVE) Cohort
- Phlebotomy Technician (AM) Cohort
- Phlebotomy Technician (AM) Cohort
- Dental Assistant (AM) CohortDental Assistant (AFT) Cohort
- Medical Assistant (AM) CohortMedical Assistant (AFT) CohortMedical Assistant (EVE) CohortSterile Processing Technician (AM) CohortSterile Processing Technician (AFT) CohortSterile Processing Technician (EVE) Cohort
- Radiography Program Mesa Semesters 2, 4, 6
- Surgical Technology (AFT) Semester 3
- Surgical Technology (AFT) Semester 4
- Surgical Technology (AFT) Semester 5
Campus language
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Showing 22 of 22 terms
A
- AAMA
- American Association of Medical Assistants, often referenced regarding student membership and certification.
- ABHES
- Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, the primary institutional accreditor for PMI
- AMT
- American Medical Technologists, the body providing certification for several PMI programs.
- ASRT
- American Society of Radiologic Technologists, the professional organization relevant to Radiography students.
- AVMA
- American Veterinary Medical Association, the accrediting body for the Veterinary Technician program.
B
- Break Room
- The designated area on campus with vending machines and microwaves where students eat, as there are no formal dining halls.
C
- CAAHEP
- Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, which accredits several specific medical programs
- Check-offs
- Practical skills assessments where a student must demonstrate a procedure correctly to an instructor.
- Clinicals
- Off-site, hands-on training at a real medical facility under professional supervision.
- Commuter Campus
- Pima Medical Institute does not offer on-campus housing; students live off-campus and commute to their respective locations.
D
- DMS
- Shorthand for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
E
- Extern
- A student who is currently completing their off-site clinical rotation or externship at a real medical facility.
- Externship
- The final phase of a program where students work full-time in a clinical setting before graduating.
H
- HOSA
- Future Health Professionals, a student organization for those pursuing healthcare careers.
M
- MA
- Shorthand for the Medical Assistant program.
R
- Rad Tech
- Common shorthand for the Radiography program or a student enrolled in it.
S
- SCNAVTA
- Student Chapter of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America.
- Scrubs
- The mandatory daily uniform for all students, with colors often varying by specific program of study.
- Student Ambassadors
- A group of student leaders who assist with campus tours, orientations, and community events.
T
- The Boards
- The national certification exams (like the NCLEX or ARRT) that students take after completing their program.
- The Lab
- The specialized classroom area containing medical equipment for hands-on practice
V
- Vet Tech
- Common shorthand for the Veterinary Technician program or a student enrolled in it.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Albuquerque West
- The specific campus location on the west side of Albuquerque, NM.
- Canvas
- The Learning Management System (LMS) where students access their digital coursework and assignments.
- Career Services
- The department responsible for helping students with job placement and resume building.
- Chula Vista
- The San Diego area campus location
- Clinical Clearance
- The process of completing background checks, drug tests, and vaccinations required before starting clinical rotations.
- Clinical Coordinator
- The staff member who manages student placements at hospitals and clinics.
- Clinicals
- The mandatory hands-on training portion of the curriculum conducted at an external healthcare facility.
- Clocking in
- The process of recording attendance hours, which is strictly monitored for accreditation and financial aid requirements.
- East Valley
- The campus location in Mesa, Arizona, serving the Phoenix metropolitan area.
- Externship Coordinator
- The staff member who manages and assigns students to their clinical training sites
- Mesa
- The campus location in Mesa, Arizona, often serving as a hub for respiratory therapy.
- Modular Schedule
- The system where students take one specific subject or 'module' at a time rather than multiple concurrent classes.
- MyPMI
- The official student portal used to access grades, attendance, and financial aid information.
- Scrub Policy
- The strict dress code requiring students to wear program-specific colored scrubs every day.
- Student Portal
- The online platform used by students to track attendance, view grades, and access course materials.
- The Catalog
- The official document containing all academic policies, grading scales, and program requirements.
- The Front Desk
- The central administrative hub for student check-ins, visitor registration, and general inquiries.
- The Lab
- Generic term used across campuses for the simulated clinical rooms where hands-on practice occurs.
- The Portal
- Common student shorthand for the MyPMI login area.
- The Sim Lab
- The clinical simulation laboratory where students practice medical procedures on manikins or equipment.
- The Uniform
- The strict scrub-based dress code; different programs often have specific assigned scrub colors.
- The Vet Lab
- The specialized laboratory area for Veterinary Technician students to practice animal care and surgical prep.
- Tucson Main
- The flagship campus located on Beverly Court in Tucson.
- West Valley
- The campus location in Glendale, Arizona.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Dental Assistant (AM) Cohort runs Jan 14, 2026 – Aug 11, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 22 approved campus terms and 24 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.