Syracuse Educational Opportunity Center

Phlebotomy (PCP) at Syracuse Educational Opportunity Center in Syracuse, New York, trains students to collect blood and other specimens for diagnostic testing while covering patient relations, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, ethics, legalities, and safety procedures. The program prepares completers to sit for the National Healthcare Association (NHA®) Certified Phlebotomist Exam. Classroom and clinical instruction provide the program’s delivery format, although the page does not state a duration. Admission requires applicants to be at least 18 years old, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, and achieve a minimum TABE Locator Reading score/level of 12/D. Required immunizations must be completed before clinical training begins.

Security Guard Training at Syracuse Educational Opportunity Center in Syracuse, New York, provides pre-assignment instruction for people preparing to pursue a Security Guard Registration Card through the New York Department of State. The course leads to the certificate required before applying for the registration card. It consists of an 8-hour pre-assignment course; individuals who become employed must complete an additional 16-hour course within 90 days. Admission requires being at least 18 years old, meeting minimum TABE scores of Reading 8.1 and Math 5.1, and holding a high school diploma or equivalent.

Syracuse Educational Opportunity Center’s Medical Billing & Coding program in Syracuse, New York, trains students in anatomy, medical terminology, CPT/ICD-10 coding, HCPCS, and insurance processing for healthcare billing and records roles. Successful completion leads to a Certificate of Completion. The program includes Medical Billing & Coding coursework, keyboarding or speedbuilding study, and optional preparation for a billing certification exam, with completion requiring a course grade of C or higher and a B or higher in the required keyboarding or speedbuilding course. Admission requires a minimum 8.0 reading score on the TABE placement exam, a high school diploma or equivalent, keyboarding proficiency of at least 20 words per minute with five or fewer errors, two professional references, and orientation attendance.

Syracuse Educational Opportunity Center’s Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) program in Syracuse, New York, prepares individuals for the New York State certification exam and entry-level work as a New York State Licensed Certified Nurse’s Aide. The 10-week intensive program combines eight weeks of classroom instruction with two weeks of clinical training at a local healthcare facility. Admission requires a minimum 8.0 reading score on the TABE placement exam, or 6.6 for English as a second language students, along with a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants also need an up-to-date physical examination and immunization record, two personal references, and a selection interview with the program coordinator, counselor, and instructor.

At a glance

• Format: In person
• Leads to: New York State certification exam