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I was looking for a career. When I researched radiography,
I was discouraged to find a two year waiting list at the
school I was considering. A friend who was attending Pima
Medical Institute’s Nursing Assistant program encour-
aged me to consider it. Once I realized how inexpensive
and fast the program was, I signed up. A funny thing
happened – I fell in love with the medical field! I worked
in home health care for a time and when PMI called to
tell me about their new Patient Care Technician program,
I was ready for my next challenge. I stepped into the
new PCT program and loved the excitement of learning
new skills and procedures. It was a perfect next step and
it made me feel really good about myself.

I would attend classes in the mornings and then head
to work as a transporter at Honor Health Shea Medical
Center. Upon graduation from the PCT program, I began
applying for positions in my hospital and was offered a
job in the pre-op and recovery department as a Level 2
PCT. I’m so proud to be a graduate of PMI’s first Patient
Care Technician program. My instructor cared about me
as a person and taught me how to be a professional. I love
my job and I would definitely recommend this program
to others.

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