“I decided to start my career in healthcare mainly for my daughter so we could improve our lives. It was a really bold decision.” Those are the words of Taylor Landers as she decided to make a life-changing decision by starting a new career in healthcare.

Taylor heard about Zeal Technical Institute and its variety of programs that we offered in healthcare which would help give her the foundation she wanted. She started as a Patient Care Technician. However, after completing her externship at a doctor’s office, she was determined that becoming a Medical Assistant was the career that will forever change her career path in healthcare. Here are some of the reasons why Taylor chose Zeal Technical Institute.

Flexible Schedules

As we approach the Spring 2021 semester, students of Zeal Technical Institute will have the flexibility of learning online while attending school for clinicals. The goal of all of these improvements is to bring opportunities to students of all socioeconomic backgrounds and fortify the community with well-trained healthcare professionals.

We pride ourselves on our optional learning schedules which allow the student to make a decision that best suits their needs as it fits into their daily lifestyle. For example: for certain classes, we offer full-day classes for a program that lasts 6 months. While the part-time night class may last up to 12 months.

Location Remodel

Recently, our physical location has undergone remodels to expand the square footage from 6,000 to 10,000 square feet to include a learning laboratory and a student lounge as well as a more modern welcome center.

Additionally, we are very excited to now have a total of six staff members, over a dozen instructors, and annual open enrollment which allows students to start and finish sooner.

As a student at Zeal Technical Institute, you will have the opportunity to learn in several different ways, access a variety of career training programs taught by industry professionals, flexible class schedules to fit your needs, and experience a supportive learning environment.

Scholarships, Financial Assistance Job Placement

A huge part of our student’s success is their ability to graduate debt-free. In fact, over 90% of our students graduate debt-free. Being able to start a new career without the burden of student loans is a great part of the success of our students.

We are dedicated to helping our students not only complete their programs– but also find placements in the industry to help them achieve their goals.

Taylor’s final words are nothing short of a call to those looking to make a positive change in their lives: “I’m so happy I made it so to anyone who is questioning whether or not you’re willing, ready to take the step, I would say go for it, it’s going be awesome. You are totally capable.”

We wish Ms. Landers much success with her new career as a Certified Medical Assistant graduate who is now employed at our local hospital.

If you are considering a career as a Medical Assistant, look no further. Zeal offers the most affordable, comprehensive, and established Medical Assistant program in Southwest Florida.

Call (239) 213-0717 or click here to learn more about our programs: https://www.zealtechnicalinstitute.com/register-now

Here at Zeal Technical Institute we understand the need for entry level job training at an affordable price for everyone. With various payment options including scholarships and financial assistance– Zeal makes it possible for you to take your career a step further without adding to the stress of day-to-day life.

1. Mental Health Technician

Our Mental Health Technicians are trained as behavioral specialists or technicians and or nursing assistants. Mental Health Technicians also have the opportunity to study under various occupations including: a psychiatrist, registered nurse, counselor, or social worker. As a mental health tech you can expect to participate in the development and implementation of therapeutic treatment plans for patients with mental health issues. Additionally, you will receive training in physical assessment, psychiatric and substance abuse disorders, developmental disabilities, health/ wellness education, crisis intervention, and basic nursing assistant skills.

2. Medical Assistant

Your goal, as a medical assistant, will be to study the management and treatment of cognitive, psychomotor and affective disorders and ailments required for employment in a clinical, hospital or office setting. Our training program will help you feel confident as you accurately perform and document basic nursing skills, basic physical and mental assessments and interventions while prioritizing patient care. You will be trained to develop leadership and supervision skills and identify the need for crisis intervention using the least restrictive measures.

3. Medical Administrative Assistant

As an entry-level medical administrative assistant, you will be educated to provide basic knowledge in office procedures, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology, and to help students develop written and oral communication skills that they can apply to electronic medical records. Upon completion: You will be able to demonstrate proficiency in analytical and quantitative problem-solving as well as, exhibit computer and information literacy. This is a great program for anyone that is looking to dip their toes into the clerical medical industry to find out if this is the path for them.

4. Home Health Aide

If you have a heart for working one on one with patients in home or in assisted living facilities– our home health aide program is for you. Our goal is to prepare you to expand their functional working capabilities at a higher level of care in home settings and essentially, to be a vital team member in total patient care. This is a two weeks program that does require State or National Certification.

5. Phlebotomy Technician

Our Phlebotomy program is the best of its kind in southwest Florida! At Zeal, our instructors will train you on blood tubes, collection procedures, laboratory values and safety, proper puncture points, basic anatomy and physiology and safety with needles, quality control, 4 hours of HIV/AIDS and basic CPR review. This in depth program will prepare you to become a Phlebotomist in a Hospital, Outpatient labs, Doctor’s office, Insurance companies, Clinical Research or Independent Medical Laboratory. This program is typically full and requires early registration. It is also included in the Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician program.

6. Patient Care Technician

Following this program you will feel confident within patient care procedures, phlebotomy and EKG. Functioning as members of a health care team to provide basic patient care, you’ll be able to use appropriate medical language to communicate with co-workers and ancillary staff. We will educate you with problem solving and critical thinking skills within their scope of practice and in coordination with team members to foster good patient outcomes. The benefit of this program is it’s vitality. You will receive 5 different certifications upon success completion (CNA, HHA, PBY, EKG and PCT). Students are encouraged to become National Certified.

We are committed to helping you succeed by giving you the best and most affordable education to help prepare you for the healthcare industry. While all our programs can be completed in less than a year– most only take a couple weeks or event months! Make sure to reach out to our staff at :

info@zealtechnicalinstitute.com or (239) 214-0717

Our staff will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have regarding any of our programs or how to qualify for financial assistance or grants.

WHAT MAKES ZEAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE DIFFERENT?

Over the past decade, Zeal Technical Institute has managed to help over 50% of Spanish speaking graduates obtain employment in healthcare that accumulated to 1.5 million dollars in income, created partnerships that provided over $475,000 in grants and assisted over 5,000 graduates in the state of Florida.

WHAT ARE THE PROGRAMS OFFERED AT ZEAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE?

NEW PROGRAMS:

• Mental Health Technician
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Administrative Assistant
• Cardiac Monitor Technician (PREP CLASS)

PROGRAMS:

• Home Health Aide
• Phlebotomy Technician
• Patient Care Technician

PREP CLASSES:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Phlebotomy Workshop
• Electrocardiogram (EKG)
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

SPANISH CLASSES:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA Prep Class)
• Home Health Aide (HHA)

Apply now, here.

HOW CAN PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS APPLY?

Call our admissions office today to set up an appointment: (239)214-0717

Apply today by clicking the link below: https://forms.zohopublic.com/zohodocs90/form/CourseApplicationForm/formperma/3_h_09_307JF7Ba63bh733M63

Request an online meeting by clicking the link here: https://zealtechnicalinstitute.zohobookings.com/#/customer/zealtechnicalinstitute

IS THERE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE?

What to know:

• There is no scholarship for the prep classes.
• Instant Scholarships must be used towards a program within 60 days.
• Scholarships are free, but students must sign an agreement accepting the scholarship terms.
• Scholarships can be forfeited due to violation of the school’s policies (for example, attendance and failure of remaining tuition payment).
• Depending on the circumstances, you may be responsible to repay the scholarship if you drop out or cancel out of a program. Otherwise, the scholarship is free.

Single Parents Scholarship – $500 (All programs listed above) – https://fs3.formsite.com/k7tO7n/yw9bvhfgpn/index.html

DACA Scholarship- $500 (All programs listed above) – https://fs3.formsite.com/k7tO7n/mudtsimusc/index.html

Florida Resident Scholarship- $1,500 (apply to Medical Assistant and Medical Administrative Assistant only) – https://fs3.formsite.com/k7tO7n/uycrxxrl4p/index.html

HOW IS THE STUDENT DIVERSITY AT ZEAL?

Zeal Technical Institute is an equal opportunity institution. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in enrollment for career programs, employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression

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Was Zeal Technical Institute formerly Southwestern Vocational Training (SWVT)?

Yes, Southwestern Vocational Training is now Zeal Technical Institute as of the Fall 2020 semester. The school rebranded its new colors to navy, orange and grey. Zeal also kicked off the semester with improvements to our facility in addition to adding vocational healthcare programs. The physical location has undergone remodels to expand the square footage from 6,000 to 10,000 square feet to include a learning laboratory and a student lounge as well as a more modern welcome center.

What makes Zeal Technical Institute unique?

Over the past decade, Sylvia Dorisme, a long term local resident and Founder of Zeal Technical Institute has managed to help graduates obtain employment in healthcare that accumulated to 1.5 million dollars in income, created partnerships that provided over $475,000 in grants and assisted over 5,000 graduates in the state of Florida.

How did Covid-19 change the education Zeal offers?

Despite COVID-19’s arrival during the spring semester, Dorisme was determined to make a difference by expanding the school to train more entry-level professionals in hopes of bridging the gap of the healthcare worker shortage. (See our Covid-19 Resources here) Students have the flexibility of learning online while attending school for clinical only. The school now has a total of six staff members, over a dozen instructors and annual open enrollment which allows students to start and finish sooner.

What is new at Zeal Technical Institute in 2020?

The new programs include: Cardiac Monitor Technician, Mental Health Technician, Medical Administrative Assistant and Medical Assistant certifications–making Zeal, the only institution that offers a Mental Health Technician certificate in Southwest Florida to help meet the needs of the growing mental healthcare industry.

Why consider being a student at Zeal Technical Institute?

Students have the opportunity to learn in several different ways, access a variety of career training programs taught by industry professionals, flexible class schedules to fit their needs and experience a supportive learning environment. In addition to the brand new location, the school has launched a new website where students will be able to enroll in classes, make payments and apply for grants and scholarships.

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