About
The Medical Billing/Coding certification program at OCM BOCES Adult Education is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the healthcare industry. Through hands-on training and classroom instruction, students learn the fundamentals of medical billing and coding, including navigating electronic health records and analyzing medical records. Graduates of the program are prepared to take national certification exams and pursue entry-level careers in medical billing and coding.
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