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)
Greater Southern Tier BOCES is an education service organization in Elmira, New York, serving school districts, learners, families, businesses, and community residents across the Southern Tier. Its adult education and career services prepare people for fields including Certified Nursing Assistant, Commercial Driver's License Class A (CDL-A), Commercial Driver's License Class B (CDL-B), Cosmetology, Dental Assistant, and HVAC. The organization also offers training in welding, phlebotomy, Home Health Aide, Security Guard, CPR / Basic Life Support, and Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) license. GST BOCES provides vocational instruction, business and industry training, literacy services, career planning, and recreational programming. Its broader services include special education, technology, business management, and food service management, with programs designed to support learners, schools, and regional employers.