About
The Certified Medical Assistant class offered by Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES (PWB) in New York is a comprehensive program that prepares students for the Medical Assistant Certification Exam. The class covers medical administrative duties and clinical procedures such as vital signs, injections, and medical terminology. Students will gain hands-on experience in the classroom, clinical and shadowing settings in addition to instruction in patient/physician communications and medical record-keeping.
Organization
Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES
PNW BOCES
Located in Yorktown Heights, NY, and serving the Putnam and Northern Westchester regions, PNW BOCES is a collaborative educational service provider focused on career readiness and professional development. It supports 18 local school districts with specialized programs in career and technical education, special education, and professional development, providing high-quality, cost-effective educational programs and services. The school emphasizes practical skills and certification readiness, as exemplified by its Certified Phlebotomy Technician program, delivered online with hands-on simulation via a lab kit, preparing students for entry-level employment in healthcare.
Highlights:
- Collaborative educational service provider supporting 18 local school districts
- Offers specialized programs in career and technical education, special education, and professional development
- Provides a Certified Phlebotomy Technician program with online asynchronous learning and hands-on lab experience
- Includes NHA exam voucher with the phlebotomy program
- Mission: Service and innovation through partnership
- Vision: To be a premier educational service agency in New York State providing exceptional customer service