About
The Medical Assistant Certification program at OCM BOCES Adult Education is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in healthcare. In this program, students will learn about clinical and administrative duties, medical terminology, patient care, and basic anatomy and physiology. Upon completion, students will be eligible to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam.
Organization
OCM BOCES Adult Education
Onondaga - Cortland - Madison Counties BOCES
Onondaga - Cortland - Madison Counties BOCES is an education management organization headquartered in Liverpool, NY, uniquely serving 23 component school districts since 1948. It offers diverse programs including adult education, K-12 career & technical education, special education, and literacy services. The phlebotomy program, for instance, is delivered in a hybrid format, combining online coursework with in-person clinical training, and includes an 80-hour clinical externship for practical, hands-on experience, preparing students with professional skills.
Highlights:
- Provides comprehensive educational services to 23 component school districts since 1948
- Mission: To develop and provide educational programs and services of the highest quality
- Vision: A BOCES providing world-class opportunities for the districts we represent
- Phlebotomy program delivered in a hybrid format
- Phlebotomy program includes 60 hours of theory and practice plus an 80-hour clinical externship