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*The policies for all clock-hour programs - programs which started in 2023 or earlier - are available in the PCS School Catalog.

Distance Education Programs

All programs at AIMS Education are taught using a hybrid or full distance learning format. Online instruction for most courses will be taught synchronously. Synchronous instruction is real-time instruction that requires students to attend online classes at scheduled times.

Hybrid Learning

Hybrid programs include both on-campus and online instruction. Lectures may be offered on campus or remotely via a Learning Management System (LMS). Laboratory classes are usually conducted on campus or at a clinical site. Some courses in hybrid programs may also be offered fully online.

Full Distance

Medical Billing and Coding

All academic courses and labs will be taught fully online in the Medical Billing and Coding program. The clinical internship is the only portion of the program that will not be conducted online.

Pharmacy Technician

All academic courses will be taught fully online in the Pharmacy Technician program. The clinical internship is the only portion of the program that will not be conducted online.

Basic Computer Skills

Basic computer skills are a minimum requirement for all students who wish to enroll in a distance education program. Basic computer skills include the ability to:

  • Start, restart, and shut down a computer
  • Type at a beginner level or higher
  • Use a word processor
  • Use a web browser
  • Send and receive email