Health Occupations
27 West Main St
Norwich, NY 13815
607-335-1439
**Please note that our Adult Education Health Occupations Classes have been moved to a new location!**
We are now located in the Council of the Arts Building at 27 West Main St in the city of Norwich. We are very excited about this move and our opportunities for expansion!
Our mailing address will remain the same - 6678 County Rd 32 Norwich, NY 13815.
QUICK LINKS:
The DCMO BOCES Health Occupations programs have many opportunities to prepare you to enter the field of healthcare careers in the region. The first step to begin your journey is to join us for an Informational session listed below to discuss your needs, financial requirements and the commitment needed from students to complete one of our programs. Choose the best date for you and reserve your spot by clicking the registration link to the left. Our team will prepare for your visit and will provide you information and resources. You can also reach us via the Program Contact Information listed at the bottom of this page.
VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS ARE HELD MONTHLY @
10:00 am
AVAILABLE DATES:
(Please Pre-register using the button to the left)
Wednesday January 18th
Thursday February 16th
Wednesday March 15th
Thursday April 13th
Wednesday May 17th
Tuesday June 6th
Upcoming Classes:
Registration for the DCMO BOCES School of Practical Nursing Program beginning in the Fall of 2023
***IS OPEN!!!***
The first step in the application process is to get registered for a
TEAS pre-entrance exam.
Upcoming TEAS exam dates:
Wednesday January 11th 2023
Tuesday February 7th 2023
Thursday March 9th 2023
Tuesday April 11th 2023
Tuesday May 16th 2023
Wednesday June 7th 2023
TEAS Information
The TEAS exam consists of four sections: all sections are completed via computer at our Chenango campus in the PN Classroom or Library.1. Reading: Key Ideas & Details 10%, Craft & Structure 6%, Integration of Knowledge & Ideas 10% (Time: 55 minutes / 45 questions) 26% of total score2. Math: Numbers & Algebra 12%, Measurement & Data 11% (Time: 57 minutes /38 questions) 23% of total score3. Science: Human Anatomy & Physiology 12%, Biology 6 %, Chemistry 5%, Scientific Reasoning 6% (Time: 60 minutes /50 questions) 29% of total score4. English and Language Usage: Conventions of Standard English 8%, Knowledge of Language 7%, Using Language and Vocabulary to Express Ideas in Writing 7% (Time: 37 minutes / 37 questions) 22% of total score
Applications for the program and testing can be obtained by e-mailing the Coordinator of Health Occupations Heather Montgomery, BSN, RN at montgomh@dcmoboces.com
You can return the completed application and non-refundable exam fee of $95 to DCMO BOCES, Adult Education, School of Practical Nursing, 6678 County Rd 32, Norwich, NY 13815. Check or Money Order can be made out to DCMO BOCES. Please do not send cash with your application. If you prefer you can also pay by VISA or MasterCard over the phone by calling our Adult Education Department at 607-335-1210. Testing will be provided on a first come first serve basis as there are a limited number of seats available for each exam. No exam seats will be held without payment of the exam fee.
Consideration for Admission to the Practical Nursing Program requires a score of 50-55% overall on the TEAS exam
Please contact: Heather Montgomery, BSN, RN, Coordinator of Health Occupations for further information @ montgomh@dcmoboces.com
Practical Nursing Program Information:
Location: DCMO BOCES Adult Education @ the Norwich Center
Council of the Arts Building
27 West Main St
Norwich, NY 13815
*Please note the mailing address remains 6678 County Rd 32 Norwich
Schedule: This is a Full Time 10 Month program which begins yearly in September and ends in June
Days/Times:
Classes run Monday through Friday
Classroom 0830-1500
Clinical 0700-1500 (Days and times can Vary)
Clinical Locations:
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital and Affiliates
Chase Memorial Nursing Home
NYS Vets Home at Oxford
Norwich Rehabilitation
Bassett Medical Center
Classes which are part of the Course:
Anatomy & Physiology
Fundamentals of Nursing
Geriatrics
Nutrition
Maternity
Medication Math
Pediatrics
Growth & Development
Mental Health
Medical Surgical Nursing & Pharmacology
Tuition Cost: $14,500 (inclusive of below)
Text Books
All needed Medical Supplies
Nursing Uniform
Shoes
Stethoscope
Nursing Watch
Nurse Assisting Class
Forming NOW!
Class Details:
Location: DCMO BOCES Adult Education @ the Norwich Center
Council of the Arts Building
27 West Main St
Norwich, NY 13815
Schedule TBD
~ 3 evenings a week for 8 weeks
Weeks 1-6 Classroom (3:30pm-8:30pm)
Week 7 Clinical (3pm-11pm) Location TBD
Week 8 State Testing (9am-3pm)
Tuition Cost: $1,850 (inclusive of below)
Text Books
All needed Supplies
Nursing Uniform
State Certification Exam
*Tuition Assistance May be Available
For more information or to register contact
Heather Montgomery, BSN, RN Coordinator of Health Occupations
@ montgomh@dcmoboces.com
Phlebotomy
Class Details:
Location: DCMO BOCES Adult Education
@ Council of the Arts Building
27 West Main St
Norwich, NY 13815
2nd Floor
Schedule
Monday & Wednesday evenings
Beginning February 6th 2023
Time:1600-2000
National exam tentatively scheduled for March 29th 2023
Tuition Cost: $1,450 (inclusive of below)
Text Book
All needed Supplies
Practice Exams/Review
National Certified Phlebotomy Technician Exam
*Tuition Assistance May be Available
For more information or to register contact
Heather Montgomery, BSN, RN Coordinator of Health Occupations
@ montgomh@dcmoboces.com
Recent Graduating Classes:
Congratulations to our most recent Certified Nursing Assistant Graduates from our Summer 22 class who all passed their State Exam 8/18/2022!
Great job on a 100% pass rate!!
Isolde Estes
Caitlin Possemato
Justin Youngs
Congratulations to our most recent Phlebotomy Graduates from our Spring 2022 Class
Katherine Becker
Missy Conner
Daphne Fraser
Jessica Grabo
Kalin Huntly
Tierney Koncelik
Rebecca Mills
Kristen Rockey
Sarah Silverbrand
Riley Strong
Ripley Strong
Heather Williams
Misty Wright
Terriann Zoll
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Program Contact Information:
Heather Montgomery, BSN, RN
Coordinator of Health Occupations
6678 St Hwy 12
Norwich, NY 13815
Ph 607-335-1439
Fx 607-334-9828
