Physical Therapist Assistant Program Director Adds Expertise to Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Elizabeth Augustine has joined Pima Medical Institute, 3350 E. Grant Road, Suite 200 in Tucson as the Physical Therapist Assistant Program Director for the Tucson campus. Augustine recently received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Simmons College School of Health Science in Boston, MA.

Tucson, AZ (PRWEB) October 29, 2006 -- Elizabeth Augustine has joined Pima Medical Institute, 3350 E. Grant Road, Suite 200 in Tucson as the Physical Therapist Assistant Program Director for the Tucson campus. Augustine recently received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Simmons College School of Health Science in Boston, MA.
    
Prior to joining PMI's Tucson campus, Augustine was employed at the Tucson Medical Center where she worked with orthopedic, lymphedema and breast cancer patients. She also worked as a contracted instructor for North American Seminars, Inc. based in Kent, WA. She has more than 11 years experience at the National Institutes of Health and has an extensive background in bio-medical research with numerous publications.
                
"Elizabeth's experience in Physical Therapy, as well as her background as an instructor, makes her a perfect addition to our program," said Don Esham, campus director for the Tucson career college. "We are very pleased to have her join our team of experienced instructors who are committed to providing the best instruction possible in this growing and rewarding field."
                
PMI is one of the premier medical career colleges in the western United States. The privately owned, accredited school provides students with a well-rounded education embracing theoretical classroom studies, as well as on-site training in allied health facilities within the community. This gives the student the opportunity to function in a working environment.
        
The campus offers programs for Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Administrative Assistant, Health Unit Coordinator, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy and Veterinary Assistant.
                
PMI has been serving students since 1972, with campuses in: Albuquerque, New Mexico; Mesa and Tucson, AZ; Chula Vista, CA, Seattle and Renton, WA; Las Vegas, NV; as well as Colorado Springs and Denver. Additional information is available by calling their toll free number, 888-442-5998 or online at http://www.pmi.edu.

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