About
The Certified Home Health Aide class offered by Greater Southern Tier (GST) BOCES (Elmira) is a great opportunity to learn the skills necessary to provide home health care services. This class will provide students with the knowledge and skills to provide quality care to individuals in their own homes. Students will learn about safety, medical terminology, nutrition, and more.
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