Academic calendar
Medical Assistant - Day (AM) runs Jan 14, 2026 – Sep 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Medical Assistant - Day (AM)Relevant now
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- Medical Assistant - Ground
- Pharmacy Technician - Ground
- Radiography Semesters 1, 3, 5Semesters 1, 3, 5
- Radiography - Day (AM)
- Medical Assistant - Sequence 6 Weeks
- Pharmacy Technician - Sequence 6 Weeks
- Physical Therapist Assistant - Day (AM)
- Medical Assistant - Career Prep
- Pharmacy Technician - Career Prep
- Denver Campus Start Date
- Denver Campus Start Date
- Radiography Semesters 2, 4, 6Semesters 2, 4, 6
- Medical Assistant - Sequence 1, 2, 3 and 4
- Pharmacy Technician - Sequence 1, 2, 3 and 4
- Radiography - Day (AM)
- Denver Campus Start Date
- Medical Assistant - Externship 5 Weeks
- Pharmacy Technician - Externship 6 Weeks
- Physical Therapist Assistant - Day (AM)
- Physical Therapist Assistant - 5 Semesters
- Denver Campus Start Date
- Medical Assistant - Day (AM)
- Pharmacy Technician - Day (AM)
- Radiography Semesters 1, 3, 5Semesters 1, 3, 5
- Denver Campus Start Date
- Medical Assistant - Day (AM)
- Pharmacy Technician - Day (AM)
- Denver Campus Start Date
- Denver Campus Start Date
- Medical Assistant - Day (AM)
- Pharmacy Technician - Day (AM)
- Radiography Semesters 2, 4, 6Semesters 2, 4, 6
Campus language
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C
- Check-offs
- Practical examinations where students must demonstrate proficiency in a medical skill in front of an instructor.
- Clinicals
- Off-site practical training at local hospitals or clinics where students apply their classroom knowledge.
- CVT
- Cardiovascular Technology program.
D
- Dakin Street eats
- Refers to the various fast-food and casual dining options located near the campus on Dakin St and 74th Ave.
- DMS
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
E
- Externship
- The final phase of the program involving full-time, supervised work at a healthcare facility.
M
- MA
- Medical Assistant program, one of the largest student cohorts on campus.
N
- N/A
- Pima Medical Institute-Denver is a commuter-only campus; there are no on-campus dormitories.
P
- Pima Blue
- The specific shade of blue scrubs required as the mandatory uniform for most programs.
- PTA
- Physical Therapist Assistant program.
R
- RT
- Radiography program students and faculty.
T
- The Boards
- The national certification exams (like the ARRT or CMA) that students prepare for at the end of their program.
- The Breakroom
- The designated area on campus for students to eat, equipped with vending machines and microwaves.
V
- VT
- Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician programs.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Attendance Policy
- The strict requirement to 'clock in' and 'clock out'; missing a specific percentage of hours can lead to program dismissal.
- Career Services
- The department responsible for helping students find externship placements and post-graduation employment.
- Dakin
- The primary campus building located at 7475 Dakin Street.
- Late Start
- Refers to specific program start dates that occur throughout the year rather than a traditional fall/spring semester.
- Student Portal
- The online management system used by students to track their grades, attendance, and financial aid.
- The Lab
- Generic term for the specialized medical simulation rooms (e.g., the X-ray lab or the nursing lab) where hands-on training occurs.
- Uniform Policy
- The strict dress code requiring clean scrubs, specific shoes, and hidden tattoos/minimal jewelry as per medical professional standards.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Medical Assistant - Day (AM) runs Jan 14, 2026 – Sep 15, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 14 approved campus terms and 7 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.