Health Careers

Certified Nursing Assistant

The demand for Certified Nursing Assistants has never been greater!

Prepare to be a nursing assistant who provides quality care in various health care settings, including, but not limited to, nursing homes and hospitals.  Develop basic nursing skills through lectures, laboratory demonstrations, practice, and clinical experience.  Strict adherence to attendance requirements is critical to be eligible to attend clinicals and to satisfactorily complete the program.  Upon successful completion of the program, students must take a State Certification Exam. Excellent attendance is required to satisfy training requirements.  A high school diploma is NOT required!  A payment plan is available.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Prepare for a rewarding health career in a growing labor market.  We are committed to providing excellent, competitively priced education with clinical and classroom instruction in preparation for the NCLEX-PN Examination (State Licensing Exam.)

LPN Program Process

1. Complete and return Licensed Practical Nursing application.  (Applicants must be a high school graduate, or hold a GED.)
2. Once a completed application is on file an applicant will be notified of the next available entrance exam date.  (Fee required)
3. The Admissions Committee will review applications, qualifications, exam evaluations, and transcripts.
4. Applicants will be notified of the Admission Committees decision by mail.
5. Admission testing begins in March.

LPN Program Requirements

• Pass each grading area with a minimum of 75%.
• Pass all clinical components.
• Complete a minimum of 1,000 hours of instruction.
• Current CPR Certification.

Details:

• Classes begin in September and January
  • Full-time: 8:10 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.
  • Part-time:
    • 1st year   12:10 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.
    • 2nd year: 8:10 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.
• Call Early - Seating is Limited
  • 845.486.8045
     

CNA - Return to Practice

Has your Certified Nursing Assistant certification lapsed? An 18-hour review course is designed to prepare you for the NYS Certification Exam: six hours of academics and 12 hours of skills review. Testing scheduled after completion of course.  Course is scheduled for 3 classroom sessions and 1 day of testing.

Phlebotomy Technician

Gain the technical knowledge and practical skills necessary for an entry-level Phlebotomist position in a lab, nursing home or hospital. Learn to perform a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and precautions. Emphasis is on safety and compliance with standard precautions and infection control.

Clinical assignments are held in various medical labs and hospitals throughout the Hudson Valley. Completion of 75-hour clinical experience required. No previous knowledge or experience in phlebotomy is required. Textbook included. Class size limited to 10 students. Students responsible for transportation to various clinical sites.

Medical Office Billing and Coding Specialist

Learn the basics of medical office billing and coding procedures.  Gain a comprehensive overview and understanding of the guidelines for claims processing. Prepares you to do electronic medical billing in a physician office using proper codes and procedures.  Computerized component includes “Medical Office Simulation Software (MOSS)“ ...a highly interactive CD-ROM designed to help the user prepare to work with any commercial medical practice management software used in medical offices today.

Medical terminology and coding components will be integrated for greater comprehension and retention. Other components will include: Medical Office Billing Procedures, Guidelines for Claims Processing, Legal Guidelines for Medical Billing Issues such as Fraud and Abuse, and HIPAA Laws.

Learn Insurance Guidelines for Various Types of Insurance including: Eligibility, Medical Necessity, and Filing Deadlines. Students will be prepared to assign proper ICD-9 Diagnosis Codes and CPT Procedure Codes used in Medical Billing, and become familiar with fundamentals of health information management.  
Students will take the National Billing and Coding Specialist Exam at the conclusion of class, qualifying eligible students for the Certified Billing & Coding Specialist Credential through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

Hospital Inpatient Coding Class

Take the next step in your Medical Coding Career.  Learn hospital-related Diagnostic and Procedural Coding using ICD-9 diagnosis and procedure codes.  These are codes used by hospitals for reimbursement and health care statistics.  Course includes an introduction to Diagnostic Related Groups (DRG) assignments and how they affect reimbursement.

Dental Laboratory Technician

Dutchess BOCES Dental Laboratory Technician program trains students in the design, fabrication, and production of dental prostheses.

Phase 1: Anatomy and Physiology

This is a 39-hour, introductory course. It is delivered in a classroom format and will help student determine if they are suited for a career as a dental technician. After successful completion, the student will receive a certificate from DLANY (Dental Laboratory Association of New York).

Phase 2: Hands-On, In-Lab Work

This phase will be taught in a dental lab for 2 nights per week, and totals 100 hours. It involves the actual making of dentures. This phase is for serious students who plan to continue in this field, and will include an introduction to computer uses in dentistry.

Phase 3: CAD/CAM Dentistry

This gives an opportunity for new students to learn the CAD/CAM technology (Zahn Dental) from experts in this field. Students will become Zahn certified upon completion of this phase.