BOCES Career and Technical Education PROGRAMs

Medical Careers

Explore what it really means to work in healthcare. Through hands-on skills training, field trips, and real-world experiences, you’ll discover the many directions a medical career can take—and gain the confidence to take your first step.

Whether you're drawn to surgery, nursing, physical therapy, or pharmacy, this one-year program gives you a broad foundation in healthcare. Learn essential skills, explore career options, and start building toward your future in medicine.

Life long learning

Discover What’s Possible in Healthcare

This program introduces students to the wide world of medical careers through hands-on labs, CPR and first aid certification, and interactive learning experiences.

You’ll study anatomy, medical terminology, communication, and ethics while participating in field trips and career exploration projects that connect your classroom learning to real healthcare environments.

Medical Careers at a Glance

Clinical Skills
Learn what it’s like to work as a nurse, pharmacist, surgeon, physical therapist, and more through hands-on projects and guided discovery.
Start Here
This program prepares you to take the next step toward CNA training, nursing school, or future studies in medical and health sciences.

Build Confidence and Direction

If you’re considering a future in medicine but aren’t sure where to start, this program gives you the knowledge, exposure, and foundational skills to make an informed decision. Whether you go on to CNA, LPN, or pre-med training, you’ll leave this year feeling prepared—and inspired.

Medical Careers Instructors

Charles H. Bohlen, Jr. Technical Center:

Lynda Chester lchester@boces.com

Danielle Denney ddenney@boces.com

Lani Schmidt lschmidt@boces.com

Howard G. Sackett Technical Center/Lewis County JCC Center:

Leah Widrick lwidrick@boces.com

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