About
The CPR/Basic Life Support certification program offered at Greater Southern Tier (GST) BOCES in Elmira provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies. This program is open to individuals in the healthcare field, individuals in the community who want to learn basic life-saving skills, as well as students in high school Health courses. The program is taught by certified instructors who combine lecture-based learning with hands-on practice to ensure students are comfortable performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) in an emergency situation.
Organization
Greater Southern Tier (GST) BOCES (Elmira)
GST BOCES
GST BOCES is a primary and secondary education organization that provides shared services to New York school districts, employing about 576 staff members. It uniquely facilitates collaboration and cost containment among school districts statewide through shared educational programs and services, helping to relieve financial burdens and promote equity. The organization offers specialized programs, such as the Adult Education Phlebotomy Technician program, which provides hands-on practical skills training, prepares students for national certification, and is delivered in-person with a focus on workforce readiness. The mission emphasizes customer need, commitment to excellence, and ensuring the success of diverse community members through cost-effective, quality programs in a safe and supportive atmosphere.
Highlights:
- Facilitates collaboration and cost containment among school districts statewide
- Provides shared educational programs and services to relieve financial burdens
- Promotes equity among school districts
- Offers specialized Adult Education Phlebotomy Technician program
- Phlebotomy program provides hands-on practical skills training
- Prepares students for national certification
- Delivered in-person with a focus on workforce readiness