The FGLM Career Institute's Medical Assistant Diploma program combines online coursework, hands-on labs, and real clinical hours -- free for students who qualify through WIOA or TANF.
Powered by Blackboard Ultra · 760-1,020 clock hours · 8-12 months · Hybrid (online + labs + clinical) · Harvey, IL
You learn online at your own pace, come in for hands-on lab sessions (evenings and weekends available), and complete 160 hours in a real healthcare setting.
After the core program, specialize in Phlebotomy (+120 hrs, CPT-eligible), EKG/Electrocardiography (+120 hrs, CET-eligible), or Medical Billing & Coding (+220 hrs, CPC/CBCS-eligible).
High school diploma or GED (or we'll help you get there first), age 18+ (some exceptions for 16-17), and a completed application and short interview. A criminal record will not stop you here.
You'll be eligible to sit for national certification exams -- RMA, CCMA, or NCMA -- and we'll help connect you with employers.
| Situation | Cost |
|---|---|
| Qualify for WIOA or TANF | $0 -- Free |
| Institutional scholarship | $0 -- Free |
| Self-pay (if you don't qualify) | $9,000-$9,500 |
| Payment plans | Interest-free |
| Late fees | None, ever |
No fine print, no surprises -- here's exactly what you're signing up for.
The FGLM Career Institute, a division of ForGirlsLikeMe Inc. (501(c)(3) nonprofit)
Harvey, IL
Phone: (708) 265-5082 · Email: info@forgirlslikeme.org
The FGLM Career Institute is currently applying for its Permit of Approval from the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE), Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools, under the Private Business and Vocational Schools Act of 2012 (105 ILCS 426).
We will not enroll students in the vocational program until IBHE approval is received. This page will be updated with our approval number and date as soon as we have it.
Questions about IBHE oversight? Visit www.ibhe.org.
The FGLM Career Institute is not currently accredited. We are working toward CAAHEP programmatic accreditation, with a goal of 2029.
Students may file a complaint with FGLM directly at complaints@forgirlslikeme.org or (708) 265-5082. If a complaint cannot be resolved internally, students may escalate to the Illinois Board of Higher Education, Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools.
