SUNY Westchester Educational Opportunity Center

SUNY Westchester Educational Opportunity Center’s Certified EKG Technician (Voucher Included) program in Yonkers, New York, trains students to work as EKG technicians and prepares them for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified EKG Technician (CET) certification exam. The online, asynchronous course is self-paced, open enrollment, and provides 12 months for completion. Instruction covers cardiac anatomy and physiology, infection control, EKG equipment, vital signs, patient preparation, and cardiac rhythm interpretation. Enrollment requires a high school diploma, GED or equivalent, or previous healthcare experience. The NHA certification exam also requires a high school diploma or equivalent and successful course completion, with 10 successfully performed EKGs on live individuals required for full certification.

At a glance

• Format: Online
• Leads to: National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified EKG Technician (CET) certification exam

SUNY Westchester Educational Opportunity Center’s Cybersecurity Certificate is offered at SUNY Westchester Community College in Valhalla, New York. The certificate provides a foundation for cybersecurity-related work, including pathways associated with security management specialists. The program is based at the college’s Valhalla main campus, while the published program page does not establish an online, hybrid, or in-person delivery format or a program length. Admission requirements are not included in the available program information.

SUNY Westchester Educational Opportunity Center’s Pharmacy Technician (Voucher Included) program in Yonkers, New York, prepares students to assist pharmacists with medication packing and distribution, process prescriptions, perform pharmaceutical calculations, and support pharmacy operations. The program prepares students to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE®), leading to the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Delivered online in a self-paced format, the course is designed for completion in 12 months or less and includes an online lab module covering retail pharmacy procedures. Admission requires applicants to be at least 18 years old, proficient in keyboarding and English grammar and punctuation, and familiar with high school math.

At a glance

• Format: ONLINE
• Next start: Open enrollment
• Leads to: Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE®), leading to the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB®)
• Payment plan: available (per the school's page)

SUNY Westchester Educational Opportunity Center’s Medical Office Manager (CPPM) (Vouchers Included) program in Yonkers, New York, prepares students for administrative and management responsibilities in medical offices, clinics, hospitals, and other healthcare settings. The program leads to a certificate of completion and prepares students for the Certified Physician Practice Manager exam, Certified Medical Administrative Assistant national certification exam, and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist national certification exam. It is delivered online in a self-paced format with open enrollment and 18 months allotted for completion. A high school diploma or equivalent is required to sit for the national certification exams.

At a glance

• Format: ONLINE
• Next start: Open enrollment
• Leads to: Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM) exam, Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national certification exam, and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) national certification exam

SUNY Westchester Educational Opportunity Center’s Medical Billing Specialist (Voucher Included) program in Yonkers, New York, trains students in medical billing, revenue cycle management, insurance claims, coding systems, payer guidelines, and healthcare documentation. The program provides a Certificate of Completion and prepares students to take the Certified Professional Biller (CPB) exam offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders. Delivered online in a self-paced format, the course allows up to 12 months for completion and includes 310 course hours. The curriculum covers medical terminology, health insurance, revenue cycle management, legal aspects of reimbursement, ICD-10-CM coding, CPT coding, HCPCS Level II coding, claims, and payer programs. Admission has no prerequisite; a high school diploma or equivalent is recommended before taking the certification exam.

At a glance

• Format: Online
• Next start: Open enrollment
• Leads to: Certified Professional Biller (CPB) exam offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

The Home Health Aide certification program at SUNY Westchester Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to assist patients in their own homes. The program teaches students to provide basic healthcare services such as taking vital signs, administering medication, and helping with personal hygiene. Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the New York State certification exam and become certified as Home Health Aides.

The Emergency Medical Technician certification program at SUNY Westchester Educational Opportunity Center equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills to respond to emergency situations with prompt and effective medical care. With a comprehensive course structure that covers the fundamentals of emergency medical services, students learn to assess patients, handle medical equipment and administer life-saving interventions. Hands-on training and clinical rotations provide practical experience that prepares students for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification exam.