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Western Suffolk BOCES offers full-time courses at campuses in Northport and Farmingdale. These programs will help adults develop the skills for a satisfying career. Start working now to earn the credentials you need.
COSMETOLOGY
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For those with artistic flair, cosmetology offers a wide variety of opportunities. Learn care of the skin, hair, scalp, and nails in this 1,000-hour program as you prepare for NYS licensing. Students enjoy practicing on mannequins and fellow classmates as they study hairstyling, coloring, perms and relaxers, make-up application and manicures.Many graduates combine their beauty skills with their business training to open their own businesses. The field offers much flexibility for those who need to work variant schedules.
With recent accreditation from the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences, approved students can now apply for financial aid. Convenient monthly payment plans also available.
New students can begin on the first school day of the month. Schedule an appointment with a counselor before admission. Call 631/261-3600, x204. |
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Esthetics, the field of skin care and make-up, is now a specialty requiring a separate NYS license in Esthetics. This 600-hour course will cover anatomy and physiology, bacteriology, sterilization, structure and function of the skin, facial procedures, use of various machines, waxing, basic make-up techniques, and business practices. Salons throughout the country offer flexible employment opportunities to licensed estheticians. Major retailers, department stores and manufacturers also hire estheticians who can earn high commissions with demonstrated sales records. Many graduates combine their beauty skills with their business training to open their own businesses.
With recent accreditation from the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences, approved students can now apply for financial aid. Convenient monthly payment plans also available.
New students can begin on the first school day of the month. Schedule an appointment with a counselor before admission. Call 631/261-3600, x204. |
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Learn the theory and skills to make light or heavy duty repairs to the automobile. You will use up-to-date electronic and hydraulic equipment to precisely diagnose today’s sophisticated automobile. In five months you can gain the skills you need for a satisfying career with many job opportunities.
You’ll spend four hours per day of BOCES ’s automotive technology program working “hands-on” in our auto shop. Our highly skilled instructors help you apply what they teach in class. You learn by doing! NOTE: New students may begin on the first school day of each month.
Course curriculum includes:
· Electrical/Electronic systems
· Engine Performance
· Suspension and Steering systems
· Brakes
Schedule an appointment with a career counselor before registering.
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Farmingdale , NY
Ann Joseph, Principal
John Colandrea, Assistant Principal
631-752-1957
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This program is an approved
Federal Aviation Regulation
School (FAR147) and is endorsed
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With three major metropolitan airports, six regional airports and numerous power stations on Long Island, opportunities for career growth are tremendous for well-trained aviation maintenance technicians. Certified technicians with Airframe and Powerplant licences will find good salaries, excellent benefits and personal satisfaction in this exciting field.
For more than 30 years, the Aviation Maintenance Technology program at Western Suffolk BOCES has prepared students to become certified Airframe and Powerplant technicians. The BOCES' program at the Republic Airport campus offers small classes, state-of-the-art equipment and highly skilled and experienced instructors.
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BOCES’s North Shore Campus
152 Laurel Hill Road
Northport, NY
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Kathi Baker, Administrator
631-261-3727
kbaker@wsboces.org
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Western Suffolk BOCES offers the following full-time courses that will help adults develop the skills for a satisfying career in the ever-expanding health care field. Start working now to earn the credentials you need.
The NCCT recognizes the curricula used in the adult health career programs of Western Suffolk BOCES. Students completing a sequence of courses are eligible to sit for the national examinations for certification. Fees for each exam are to be made payable to the NCCT. Information will be provided in each health-related course, or call our Health Careers Office at 631-261-3727.
To enter our Practical Nursing (PN), Surgical Technology or Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs, you must first pass a pre-entrance exam. Call the Health Careers Office at 631-261-3727 for specific details.
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Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs
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recommendation of the
Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
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Learn the fascinating field of sonography. This 24-month program integrates basic sciences, medical sciences and instruction in Diagnostic Sonography with supervised clinical experience in hospitals and doctor's offices from Manhattan to Southampton. Students gain valuable hands-on experience in several three-month clinical rotations. Successful completion of the program leads to a certificate that qualifies you to sit for any of the five registry exams for Diagnostic Medical Sonography immediately upon graduation.
Prerequisites: high school diploma or equivalent; a minimum grade of "C" in college level credit bearing courses in general physics, anatomy and physiology, algebra, and English; and a satisfactory score on the Health Occupational Basic Entrance Test (HOBET). The test covers reading comprehension and basic math. If you meet the above requirements and score in the 40th percentile or higher, you will receive an invitation to apply. Graduates from other health programs are welcome to apply. Classroom instruction is at BOCES' Northport campus. Courses begin in July and have vacation during holiday periods. (2,733 hrs, 273.3 CEU)
Financial aid, grants and loans available.
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Become one of the most versatile members of the health care team. A career in medical assisting/medical lab prepares you to work in physicians’ offices, hospitals and clinics. Duties include running the front office, receptionist functions, bookkeeping, and filing. Assist the physician with examinations and treatments, medications, perform EKG’s and simple laboratory procedures.
Study topics including hematology, urinalysis, phlebotomy, basic blood banking, and routinely performed chemistry tests. Daytime cinical experience provided in local medical offices.
Prerequisite: successful score on TABE. Note: High school diploma or equivalent is required to sit for national certification exams. Exam will be given after program completion. Testing fee additional.
Uniform and physical exam required. Textbook included. Payment plan available. Classes usually start in February and September. Offered at BOCES' Northport campus. Contact the Career Center at 631/667-6000 x 327 for an appointment to register. (400 hrs, 40 CEU) |
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Approved by the
NYS Education Department.
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Prepare to begin your nursing career as a nurse assistant. Covers basic procedures in bedside nursing care, theory, medical ethics, and clinical supervision in a local health facility.
Students who successfully complete this program will be eligible to take the Nurse Assistant Evaluation Examination which qualifies students for a listing in the NYS registry.
Requirements: Personal interview, satisfactory scores on a standardized test, physical examination, and original social security card.
Program is 175 hours. Day program takes approximately 2 months to complete. Evening program takes approximately 6 months to complete. Offered at BOCES' Northport campus and at NACEC in Amityville.
Tuition includes textbook. Additional costs for designated uniform, physical exam and fee for the NYS competency evaluation. Financial aid, payment plans, grants and loans available for those who qualify. Call 631-261-3727 to register. (175 hrs., 17.5 CEU)
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Learn the skills and knowledge necessary to be a valuable member of today’s health care team. BOCES' program helps prepare you for licensing as a practical nurse. The low ratio of students to faculty allows many opportunities for individualized instruction.
For those planning to pursue additional training in the field of nursing, BOCES School of Practical Nursing is affiliated with registered nursing programs at Helene Fuld School of Nursing, Nassau Community College, Suffolk Community College, SUNY Farmingdale and Molloy College. Advanced placement is available in the Surgical Technology Program upon graduation.
Accelerated day programs start in March and take 13 months to complete.
The evening program includes two Saturday classes each month. Classes for the evening program start in September and March, and take 18 months to complete.
The part-time day program takes two calendar years to complete. It begins in September and ends in June.
Tuition includes fees for stethoscope, surgical scissors and nursing pin. Additional costs for textbooks, uniforms, licensing fee, physical exam, liability insurance and CPR certification are required for entering program. Financial aid, payment plans, grants and loans available for those who qualify.
Offered at BOCES' Northport campus. (1,350 hrs, 135 CEU).
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Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs
(www.caahep.org)
upon the
recommendation of the
Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology.
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Learn to work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists and registered nurses to provide direct patient care throughout surgery. Study setting up the operating room, prepping patients, the disease process and instrumentation. You will be assigned to a local health care facility to work 550 hours under an experienced health care professional.
This program will prepare you for employment in operating rooms, surgical offices, delivery rooms, emergency departments, physician and dentist offices, central supply services, cardiac catheterization clinics, tissue banks and ambulatory surgical care sites. Advanced placement is available in the Practical Nursing Program upon graduation.
Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalent plus satisfactory score on pre-entrance exam.
Financial aid, loans, grants and payment plans available to those who qualify. Additional costs include textbooks, malpractice insurance, uniform, CPR certification, and a complete physical examination. (1,000 hrs, 100 CEUs). Offered at BOCES' Northport campus. Classes begin in March and September each year and take 11 months to complete.
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For State/National Certification Exams
After you have successfully completed our Practical Nursing program, you must pass an exam to obtain your credentials. Take this review course to help you prepare for the Practical Nursing exam.
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Review important nursing principles and procedures using a case study format. This course combines lecture, video, sample questions, and a self-evaluation test to monitor the student’s progress. Completion of this course will increase your confidence and test taking skills which will enable you to ace the board exam. Maternity, pediatric, medical-surgical, and psychiatric nursing as well as collecting data, planning care, evaluating outcomes, pharmacology and nutrition are covered. Textbook provided.
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Gain the competitive edge by learning the latest computer applications: Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet Explorer. Create and manage an email account. Practice basic office procedures, business communication, business math, keyboarding, time management, resume writing and interviewing skills. The student will participate in an internship in a local office to gain practical experience and a possible opportunity for an entry-level position. Financial help is available for those who qualify. For more information, call 631-667-6000, ext. 320.
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Work with various types of domestic animals and learn proper nutrition, correct handling of animals, and identification of common parasites. You'll also review radiographs, prepare surgical equipment, laboratory forms and logs; and cover basic grooming. Field trips will be scheduled for three Sundays. Textbook, vocabulary book, and grooming kit are provided. Payment plan available. Schedule an appointment with a career counselor before admission to set up a pre-entrance exam. Call 631-667-6000, ext. 327. Students will be post-tested on the last day of class to assess their skills. (140 hrs., 14 CEU)
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BOCES
17 Westminster Ave., Dix Hills, NY 11746
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