Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 221710
- Phone: (520) 326-1600
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (505) 881-1234
Financial Aid Office
- Phone: (505) 881-1239
FINANCIAL AID RATE
85%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
25:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Dental Hygienist Program
The dental hygienist program at Pima Medical Institute – Albuquerque prepares students for careers as a clinician, oral health care education, health promoter, consumer advocate, administrator, or researcher. The program focuses on cleaning teeth, providing oral health education and treatment counseling, identify oral pathologies and injuries, and manage dental hygiene practices. Program courses include: dental anatomy, microbiology, pathology, dental hygiene theory and techniques, equipment operation and maintenance, dental materials, radiology, office management, supervised clinical training, and professional standards. Get more details below including other Arizona colleges that offer dental hygienist program.
The Dental Hygienist program at Pima Medical Institute – Albuquerque is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation since 2011.
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Pima Medical Institute – Albuquerque
2121 N Craycroft Road, Bldg 1, Tucson, AZ
Students Enrolled in the Dental Hygienist Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pima Medical Institute – Albuquerque offers an associate's degree program in dental hygienist.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 5 |
| Female | 17 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Black | 1 |
| Hispanic | 11 |
| White | 5 |
| Multiple Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Dental Hygienist program at Pima Medical Institute – Albuquerque, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.
Dental Hygienists
Description
Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop x rays, or apply fluoride or sealants.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, dental hygienists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 18.6% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Tucson, AZ
- Total Employment: 500
- Average Hourly Rate: $38.14
- Average Annual Salary: $79330
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the candidates Pima Medical Institute – Albuquerque accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Life Experience Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Pima Medical Institute – Albuquerque may provide student services like those listed below:- Online classes
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation