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UBTech pitches hybrid health and workforce training tied to Daggett County clinic
Summary
UBTech representatives told Daggett County commissioners March 11 they have applied for a federal distance-learning grant and proposed hybrid medical and technical programs that could use space in a planned county clinic; they highlighted equipment (anatomage table) and proctoring options to expand local training.
President Waite and Michelle Bostich of UBTech told Daggett County commissioners on March 11, 2025, that the college is pursuing grants and program partnerships to expand training and health-care education in the county.
Waite said the college has applied for a federal distance-learning grant that would fund equipment and remote-learning capacity, and that one grant component would place an anatomage (digital cadaver) table at Manila High School. "That will allow students the opportunity to see, basically see and study the anatomy of the human body in ways that you probably never had that opportunity to do before," Waite said. He described the technology as "one of the most amazing technologies I've ever seen." Michelle Bostich, UBTech vice president of instructional services, said the school has restructured its medical-assistant program to include hybrid coursework so clinical placements can occur closer to students' homes.
Commissioners and UBTech staff discussed how the new county clinic building could support those placements. County staff described the building as roughly 18,000 square feet with a dedicated clinic portion of about 4,500 square feet, plus basement space for ancillary services. A commissioner asked UBTech to provide paper drawings so local officials could visualize clinic layouts and potential classroom or office space for students and instructors.
UBTech also outlined other workforce training possibilities, including surgical-technology coursework and CDL-related training (noting the county's terrain offers unique truck-driving practice). Waite said the college is exploring partnerships with correctional programming and industry partners to provide residential construction and manufacturing training tied to recidivism-reduction efforts.
On testing and remote-exam proctoring, commissioners discussed creating a reservable proctoring room in county office space or partnering with national proctoring services; UBTech said some proctoring can be done remotely via camera systems. Commissioners asked staff to gather more details on requirements and usage patterns (weekend access, proctor certification, camera versus in-person proctor) for a local hub.
UBTech said it expects to know grant results by the end of the month and emphasized ongoing federal grant efforts. The college committed to follow up with drawings and to continue conversations about clinical placements, equipment needs and training schedules.
Next steps: county staff will request clinic drawings from Jesse, and UBTech will report back on grant results and program specifics.
