Why Arizona College?
We prepare students for a stable, rewarding, and long-term career in healthcare. We’ve built healthcare education programs that combine classroom teaching, online learning, and real-world training to ensure students are ready to succeed in the healthcare field.
If you want something more for yourself and your career, Arizona College is here to help you reach your goals.
6 Healthcare Career Programs to Choose From
With each healthcare program, students will get hands-on training in a real healthcare company as they complete their externship.
Campuses in Glendale & Mesa
With campuses in Glendale and Mesa, our schools are conveniently accessible to students residing in neighborhoods across the Phoenix Valley.
Both campuses offer hybrid online / in-person classes that provide our students flexibility. The following programs are available as hybrid online: Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant with Phlebotomy, Pharmacy Technician, and Medical Billing & Coding. Please note that all classes for the Massage Therapy program are held onsite and the Healthcare Administration is 100% online. Massage Therapy and Healthcare Administration are only offered at the Glendale campus.
Job Search Assistance & Career Prep
At Arizona College, we know your ultimate goal is to find a rewarding healthcare position. That’s why we offer career services that help students with career preparation and the healthcare job search. All Arizona College students work with career services on job search skills — writing resumes, practice interviews, and identifying the right healthcare job opportunities.
We’re here to give you all the tools necessary to find and start a successful healthcare career.
Earn Your High School Diploma While Preparing For a Healthcare Career
Students have the opportunity to earn their High School diploma while also studying in one of our healthcare programs. This is done through our Ability to Benefit (ATB) program. It’s a great way to earn your degree while also preparing for a medical position.
The Arizona College Ability-to-Benefit program is available in 4 of our healthcare programs: Medical Assistant with Phlebotomy, Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, and Medical Billing & Coding. The Ability to Benefit program is not available for the Healthcare Administration or Pharmacy Technician programs.
Massage therapy is the skilled application of massage techniques to help patients recover from and manage various health conditions. Massage therapists often help patients lessen pain and reduce physical stress throughout the body. Massage therapists can work in a variety of healthcare settings (Hospitals, Outpatient Clinics, Wellness Spas, and more).
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Medical billing and coding specialists are the healthcare professionals responsible for processing patient data like treatment records and insurance information. They also help to ensure that healthcare providers are accurately and efficiently paid for the services they perform. Medical billing and coding specialists can work in any healthcare environment (hospitals, outpatient clinics, doctor’s offices, and more).
Arizona College's Medical Billing and Coding program prepares you for a career in under 7.5 months. In less than one year, you could enter the medical field as a professional. Our comprehensive program combines classroom teaching with hands-on experience to fully prepare you for a successful career as a medical billing and coding specialist. Every student also completes a 5-week externship where they work in real-world healthcare environments.
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Dental assistants aid the dentist in the examination and treatment of patients. Their duties include taking and developing x-rays, assisting in the operatory (four-handed dentistry), construction and preparation of temporary crowns and bridges. The dental assistant is also involved in the efficient operation of the dental practice. Insurance, patient relations, billing and the greeting of patients are some of the duties performed by the dental assistant.
In less than 10 months, students can complete the dental assistant program at Arizona College and begin a professional healthcare career. Every part of our dental curriculum is designed to give you the specific skills and hands-on experience needed to succeed as a dental assistant. Our students also complete an 8-week clinical externship where they will work in a real dental practice.
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Glendale, AZ 85302
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Mesa, AZ 85201
Medical assistants aid physicians in the examination and treatment of patients, in addition to performing various administrative duties. Their responsibilities may include: checking vital signs, drawing blood, obtaining medical histories, preparing patients for examination, performing basic laboratory tests, applying bandages, and sterilizing instruments. Office duties may include answering the telephone, recording and filing patient data, completing insurance forms, handling correspondence and arranging outside services.
Arizona College's medical assisting program prepares you for a career in under 8 months. In less than one year, you could enter the medical field as a professional. Our program is built to give you the skills and hands-on experience you need to succeed as a medical assistant. In addition to classroom training, every student completes a 6 week externship where they work in a real-world healthcare environment.
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Glendale, AZ 85302
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Mesa, AZ 85201
Pharmacy technicians play a vital role in the success of any pharmacy. They’re responsible for supporting pharmacists in filling prescriptions, as well as helping with patient communication / education. Not only is the demand for pharmacy technicians growing, but it is also a rewarding career path that allows you to work in the medical & pharmaceutical field.
Arizona College’s Pharmacy Technician program can be completed in less than 9 months. We combine classroom teaching with hands-on training to give you the skills needed to succeed as a pharmacy technician. All students get the opportunity to complete a 4-week externship in a real-world pharmacy setting.
Our career services team also works with every student in their job search including resume writing, interview prep, and more.
4425 W Olive Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85302
163 N Dobson Rd
Mesa, AZ 85201
All Arizona College campuses are institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), a U.S. Department of Education-recognized national accrediting agency.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at the Arizona College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
The Pharmacy Technician program at Arizona College Glendale and Mesa is ASHP accredited
