Milay Institute blends hands‑on training and interactive technology to prepare you for real‑world careers from day one. Every format follows the same syllabus and learning outcomes so you can choose the path that fits your life.

Program Formats

Campus (In‑Person)

Learn on site with instructors and classmates at our Hayward campus. Classroom sessions are paired with scheduled Skills Lab time in our simulated hospital environment. Ideal for learners who thrive with face‑to‑face coaching and immediate practice on real equipment.

You’ll get: instructor‑led lectures, small cohorts, structured Skills Lab rotations, and full access to the LMS.

Virtual (Live Online)

Complete the full theory component in our interactive virtual classroom—live (synchronous) with your instructor. Participate in demonstrations, case walk‑throughs, polls, and breakout activities from anywhere. Optional on‑campus Skills Lab intensives are offered periodically for added practice.

You’ll get: live instructor contact, recorded sessions for review and full LMS access. (No clinical placement is required to earn the certificate.)

Hybrid (Online + Campus Labs)

Combine the best of both: live online theory plus scheduled, in‑person Skills Lab sessions at the campus. Perfect if you want the flexibility of remote learning with guaranteed hands‑on practice.

You’ll get: live online classes, planned Skills Lab intensives on campus, and full LMS access.

All formats include: the same curriculum and outcomes, instructor support, access to our LMS, and day/evening/weekend cohort options (as scheduled).

Technology That Powers Your Learning

Learning Management Software (LMS)

Our private learning portal keeps everything in one place:

• Course modules, readings, and downloadable resources

• Progress tracking, quizzes, and gradebook

• Session recordings and announcements

• Secure messaging and help desk

• Mobile‑friendly access

Skills Lab (Hands‑On Training)

Train in a simulated hospital environment designed around the sterile processing workflow:

• Decontamination area with sink

• Real working steam sterilizer

• Ultrasonic washer

• Instrument assembly & packaging workstation

• Sterile storage shelving and staging

You’ll apply classroom concepts directly to equipment and processes used on the job.

Clinical Externship (Optional)

The Clinical Experience provides additional, real‑world exposure after you complete the instructional program. It is not required to graduate and does not impact your eligibility for the certificate.

• Optional, post‑graduation opportunity

• Separate application and site‑specific requirements may apply

• Placements depend on host‑site availability

• Participation does not guarantee employment

Quick Facts

• Live, instructor‑led theory across formats

• Same curriculum and outcomes in Campus, Virtual, and Hybrid

• Skills Lab available on campus; optional intensives offered for Virtual

• LMS included with every format

• No clinical placement is required to earn the certificate

Have questions about which format fits you best? Contact us to compare schedules and start dates.