The BCCE Adult Practical Nursing Program prepares students to take the NCLEX-PN licensing exam for Practical Nurses.  The curriculum includes:  classroom theory, laboratory skills, and clinical experience.  This course is a total of 1260 clock hours in length. A comprehensive, intensive two-day NCLEX-PN exam review is offered at the conclusion of the course.

*The pre-admission process takes four months so plan early to reserve your seat!

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Pre-Requisites:                 

1. High School Transcript or GED/TASC
2. Must be 18 years of age
3. Take and pass the Kaplan Admission Exam - $65.00 fee
4. Personal Interview
5. Complete application for admission
6. Payment of Non-Refundable Application Fee
7. Negative Drug Screen

**BOCES remains a drug free zone.  Positive drug screens will exclude individuals from clinical practice.  Healthcare facility guidelines prohibit those found under the influence from entering clinical sites and participating in clinical instruction.

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The program health documentation requirements are: a physical exam; immunizations and/or blood titers, and a negative tuberculosis test; flu vaccine and COVID vaccines are required per NYS Mandate.

Students are evaluated throughout the program.  To successfully complete the program you must complete 1260 clock hours of instruction.  A grade average of 75% must be maintained in each course and you must pass both the nursing skills and the clinical component to receive a certificate of completion.

Currently, the estimated tuition and associated costs are approximately $16,000 plus $2000.00 in out of pocket expenses. This amount is subject to change without notice due to increases in program costs. Call  (315) 361-5800 for application deadlines and to schedule your pre-admission test.

**MO-BOCES does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations including admission into the PN program.

The BCCE Adult Practical Nursing Program is approved by the New York State Education Department.

May 2024. Actual dates/programs may change. Please call for details.

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To successfully complete the program, individuals must:

• Be 18+ years of age
• Have High School Diploma or High school Equivalency Diploma (TASC, GED, or NEDP)
• Complete entrance test (TABE Reading & Math)
• Complete and return CNA application packet to BOCES 
• Submit authorization to release student information/health documents form allowing us to share your health documents with the clinical sites
• Complete a drug screening and test drug-free
• Have the ability to lift 50 lbs 
• Completion of CNA Course

Monday-1st week of CNA             $400.00                

Monday-2nd week of CNA           $400.00                

Monday-3rd week of CNA            $400.00                

Monday-4th week of CNA            $350.00       
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                                                      $1,550

Grants and tuition assistance may be available.

Call (315)738-7322 or email llisacki@bocescce.org for more information!

In this course, students will be introduced to the field of phlebotomy in various healthcare settings. Students will learn phlebotomy skills, including but not limited to the following: specimen collection, specimen processing and handling, laboratory operations (safety, quality control, etc...), and anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system. Class is broken down into 112 classroom/lab hours and 88 hands-on externship hours. Upon successful completion of the program, learners will receive a completion certificate, AHA Healthcare Provider CPR, and will be required to sit for the National Phlebotomy Association Certification Exam (exam fee includeed in tuition). This course requires: current physical examination and immunizations, a high school diploma or GED, and purchase of textbook. 

Required textbook for class:

Phlebotomy Essentials, 7^th Edition by McCall (ASCP), Ruth E. and Tankersley, MT (ASCP), CLS (NCA), Cathee M. published by Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins, 2020

Nationally Recognized Standards of Competency

Prepare for an In-Demand Career with More Job Opportunities and Potential for Greater Career Advancement

This course prepares you to work in a professional office or ambulatory setting in the delivery of quality healthcare service. The course includes an introduction to Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology and the functional roles of the Medical Assistant.

Additional topics include introductory medical office policy and procedures, basic vital sign measurements, medical asepsis, barrier precautions and infection control, assisting with examinations and diagnostic testing, plus office laboratory procedures and specimen handling. Course includes a 2-year American Heart Association CPR/AED certification.

The 63- hour clinical externship is required for class completion, and is scheduled after the 227- hour classroom portion and course examinations are completed.

Upon completion of the externship, students are eligible to sit for 2 National Certificates!

• Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA)
• Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)

Start Your Career as a Medical Assistant today!

Learn the basics of dental anatomy and physiology, infection control, basic life support for healthcare professionals, chairside procedures, and other topics related to the dental office environment. In addition to the 130 hours of classroom and lab instruction, field experience of 16 observation hours is included in this course. This course requires: current physical examination and immunizations, a high school diploma or GED, and purchase of textbook prior to the first day of class. 

Required textbook for class:

Textbook: Modern Dental Assisting, 14^th Edition, Elsevier | ISBN-13: 978-0323824408

Workbook: Modern Dental Assisting, 14^th Edition, Elsevier | ISBN-13: 978-0443120312