Voices of Vital Care

Ep. 3 Episode 1: The Purpose behind the Practice: Why Allied Health is a smart career move (Audio)

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What does it take to start a career in healthcare without becoming a doctor or nurse?

In this episode of Voices of Vital Care, we explore three essential allied health career pathways at Pima Medical Institute’s Phoenix campus: Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, and Veterinary Assistant.

Hear directly from students preparing to enter these growing healthcare fields:

• Preliyah Alamin – Dental Assistant (DA)

• Yvonne Cantabrana – Veterinary Assistant (VA)

• Jacque Despain – Medical Assistant (MA)

They share why they chose allied health, what their training experience has been like, and how these programs prepare them to support patients, clinics, and veterinary practices.

The episode begins with a fun and memorable introduction featuring Athena, a superstar golden retriever and enthusiastic supporter of allied health careers.

Through curiosity, humor, and real questions, Athena helps open the door to understanding the important role allied health professionals play in modern healthcare.

If you're curious about Medical Assistant training, Dental Assistant programs, Veterinary Assistant careers, or allied health education at Pima Medical Institute, this episode offers a real look at the people and pathways shaping the future of healthcare.

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The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, stance, or position of Pima Medical Institute.