(ContentDesk) July 17, 2006 -- Pima Medical Institute, 1701 W. 72nd Ave, Suite 130 in Denver announced they have hired Jodi Borders as the Clinical Coordinator for the Ophthalmic Medical Technician program. Borders graduated from the career college in 1997 and returned to PMI as an instructor in 2002. Prior to joining PMI, Borders worked as an Ophthalmic Medical Assistant at Kaiser Permanente, and the Eye Surgery Center of Colorado. Her duties consisted of preparing patients for surgery, as well as assisting doctors during the operation. Through the years Jodi has demonstrated her ability to go beyond what is needed and create something dynamic, said Sue Anderson. She has been a valued member of our staff and we look forward to the contributions she will continue to make as the Clinical Coordinator of the Ophthalmic Medical Technician program.Graduates of the 80-week program receive an Associates degree in Occupational Studies.

OMTs are skilled vision healthcare professionals who use sophisticated equipment and diagnostic techniques to aid the Ophthalmologist in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disease. The Denver campus offers programs for Dental Assistant; Expanded Duties for Dental Assistant; Medical Assistant; Medical Administrative Assistant; Ophthalmic Medical Technician; Pharmacy Technician; Phlebotomy Technician, Physical Therapy Assistant; Radiography; Respiratory Therapy and Veterinary Assistant. 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. PMI has been serving students since 1972, with campuses in: Albuquerque, New Mexico; Mesa and Tucson, AZ; Denver and Colorado Springs, CO; Seattle and Renton, WA; Las Vegas, NV and Chula Vista, CA. Additional information is available at http://www.pmi.edu or by calling 1-888-442-5998..