BOCES Career and Technical Education PROGRAMs

Medical Assisting

Get hands-on experience in both patient care and front office skills. From reading EKGs to learning medical coding and billing, you’ll train for a vital role in healthcare—and prepare to support doctors, nurses, and patients in real medical settings.

Whether you're checking vitals or handling patient records, this program prepares you for work in clinics, offices, or urgent care. Build skills in both clinical and administrative tasks—and take your first step toward a career in medicine.

Life long learning

Clinical Skills Meet Office Know-How

This one-year program offers a comprehensive introduction to medical assisting. You’ll learn to read EKGs, perform basic lab procedures, give first aid, and assist with patient intake. On the administrative side, you’ll gain skills in coding, billing, and managing medical records. With both sets of skills, you’ll be job-ready for fast-paced healthcare environments.

Currently, Medical Assisting is only offered in Bohlen Technical Center.

Medical Assisting at a Glance

Clinical Skills
Train in patient care, first aid/CPR, anatomy, medical terminology, and diagnostic procedures like EKGs.
Healthcare Careers
Start your path toward medical assisting, nursing, or healthcare administration in hospitals, clinics, and physicians’ offices.

Flexible Program. Real Opportunities.

Looking to continue your education after graduation? Medical Assisting students can earn college credit through articulation agreements with Jefferson Community College and Mohawk Valley Community College—giving you a head start in nursing, healthcare administration, or related medical fields.

Medical Assisting Instructor

Charles H. Bohlen, Jr. Technical Center:

Lynda Chester lchester@boces.com

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