Distance Education Programs
Building Community, Creating Opportunity
Our Distance Education Programs and their offerings are innovative, structured, and designed with the flexibility to meet students where they are and ensure their success. With our most current and up-to-date curriculum, we offer education in the following clinical and administrative areas:
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Vital Signs
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EKG
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Phlebotomy
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Vaccines / Immunizations
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Computer Entry
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Communication Skills
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Positive Patient Interactions
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And more!
Virtual Reality Simulations
In providing the most comprehensive and modern learning experience for our healthcare partners and students, our distance education program offers virtual reality (VR) simulations to our students as part of their education. In addition to using textbooks and online programs, VR simulations bring a new way of engaging with content. Students can virtually experience different medical scenarios while getting real-time feedback. This unique option gives our students a real-world learning experience from the comfort of their homes. Introducing virtual reality technology into our distance learning programs aims to empower healthcare professionals to stay ahead of the curve and remain cutting-edge in their field. Glocal Institute is one of the few offering VR simulations for Medical Assistants in Michigan.
To learn more about our VR simulations, see the video below from our partners at InciteVR:
Program Length
The Distance Education Program is (3) terms of 8 weeks each with two (1) week breaks.
At week 24, you will be prepared to take the nationally accredited certification exam to demonstrate & complete your training. While 24 weeks is the traditional pace of this program, the distance education program is self-paced, allowing students to progress more rapidly if they choose or are able to.
Our Distance Education Programs can be combined with an Apprenticeship or our Community School options when available.
To learn more about our VR simulations, see the video below from our partners at InciteVR:
Building Community, Creating Opportunity
Distance Education
This option allows you to work through the materials online, in the comfort of your own home, at your pace. You have 12 months to complete the program and another 6 months to take the certification exam.
Apprenticeship
This option is available when a healthcare employer wants to train on the job. If you currently work for a healthcare employer, we can partner with your employer to provide the training required through distance education. Additionally, we can provide hands-on training one evening per week for five months.
Community School Partnership
This option is available when eight or more students in a geographical area would like to receive hands-on learning in addition to Distance Education. We can provide access to on-site learning through partnerships with medical clinics and pair the on-site access with our Distance Education program. On-site learning is offered either two nights per week or one night per week + a weekend or two weekend days per month for up to 6-9 months, depending on the plan.
