Program and Course Offerings – Westchester EOC
All programs are offered at WEOC’s primary location in Downtown Yonkers unless otherwise indicated
Additional classes may be added – Call our Admissions Office for more information at 914-606-7621
ALL PROGRAMS ALWAYS TUITION FREE*
Certified Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide (CNA/HHA)
This program is designed for caring individuals who have an interest in healthcare careers and would like dual training as Home Health Aides and Certified Nurse Aides. It prepares students to take and pass the New York State certification examination and for registration on the New York State Home Care Registry. Students learn medical terminology, abbreviations, the functions of body systems, and patient care. This New York State-approved program covers the basics of personal care for the elderly and homebound, and patient care for those in nursing homes assisted living centers, and hospitals, including appropriate bed-making, feeding and monitoring of vital signs. Students are required to successfully complete two supervised clinical work experiences.
Required Courses: Anatomy & Physiology, Fundamentals of Patient Care, Nutrition, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Career Readiness, supervised Home Health and long-term clinical experiences, and test prep. Career Readiness is a prerequisite for enrollment in the program.
Criteria for Enrollment: High School Diploma or HSE; ability to pass a physical exam, drug test, and background check; interest in the health field; purchase designated uniform; a fee of $115 and physical exam are required for New York State certification exam. Scrubs must be worn by the first day of class. Completed physical exam and drug test must be submitted prior to the first day of class. New York State Clearance and fingerprinting required for employment.
Duration: 14 Weeks
- Class Availability:
Fall & Spring Intake
Day & Evening Classes
Certified Pharmacy Technician (PHT)
This program is provided in partnership with CVS and is designed for individuals who are customer friendly and interested in pursuing a career in the rapidly growing pharmacy industry. Students are taught how to prepare medications, provide exceptional customer service, and perform general administrative duties in a pharmacy setting while preparing for the nationally recognized Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination. Successful completers have an opportunity to secure employment with CVS or other pharmacies in retail, hospitals, clinics and other settings.
Required Courses: Introduction to Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Fundamentals of Pharmacology and Career Readiness. The program includes a three-week externship at a CVS Pharmacy and test preparation.
Criteria for Enrollment: High School Diploma or HSE; ability to pass a physical exam and drug text; ability to pass CVS online application and background check; no felonies; a fee of $130 for the national certification exam.
Duration: 15 weeks
- Class Availability:
Spring Intake
Day Classes
College Preparatory Program (CPA)
This program is designed for students who are interested in attending college and would like assistance in preparing academically and otherwise for the college experience. Emphasis is placed on reading, writing and math skills, preparation for placement exams, and overall college readiness. In addition to classroom instruction, College Prep students also receive services through WEOC’s College Connections Initiative including weekly workshops to develop and re-evaluate college and career plans and to develop note-taking, time management, study and test-taking skills, and college tours. Students are also provided with assistance in completing college enrollment and financial aid applications, and more. A typical week includes 15 hours of instruction and two to four hours of workshops.
Required Courses: Test Preparation, Math for College, and College Workshop.
Criteria for Enrollment: High School Diploma or HSE; desire to enroll in college.
Duration: Varies based on individual progress
- Class Availability:
Fall & Spring Intake
Ongoing Admission
(Completion date varies based on individual progress and needs)
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
This program prepares students for employment opportunities as Commercial Drivers. The professional CDL training prepares students to operate B or C-size vehicles which include full-size buses, trucks, and vans. Successful students will obtain a B license with airbrakes endorsement. The vocational training component includes both a classroom review of the road manual and behind-the-wheel training.
Required courses: Commercial Driver’s License Training, Career Readiness (Workforce Preparation), and Career Readiness (Human Relations)
Criteria for Enrollment: Valid NYS Driver’s License for at least one year, Driver’s abstract, Driver license/ history clear of moving violations for the last year, no outstanding tickets and no felony or drug convictions. Misdemeanors will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Applicant must have an interest in a career as a Commercial Driver. Preference will be given to applicants with zero points on their Driver’s abstract. U.S. Department of Transportation medical examination required for the CDL license. Must be available for CDL in-class and behind the wheel training. Must score at least 450 on TABE M. High school diploma is not required.
Duration: Varies based on individual progress and needs.
- Class Availability:
Fall & Spring Intake
Day Classes
Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Evening
This program prepares students for entry into the workplace as Direct Support Professionals (DSP). Students are trained to work with mentally ill and/or developmentally disabled individuals of all ages, to help them attain independence, individuality, and productivity. Students obtain their certificates for DSP, Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP), and Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP). Students also receive certification in CPR with First Aid. Driver’s License or permit along with driving abstract preferred.
Required Courses: Direct Care Immersion, Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention Revised (SCIP-R), Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP), and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/First Aide. Career Readiness is a prerequisite for enrollment in the program.
Criteria for Enrollment: High School Diploma or HSE; ability to pass a physical exam and background check; no felony convictions, Driver’s License or permit along with driving abstract from DMV necessary.
Duration: 9 Weeks
- Class Availability:
Fall & Spring Intake
Evening Classes
EKG/Phlebotomy Technician (EKGP)
This program provides the knowledge and complete hands-on training, with professional medical equipment, to prepare students as Electrocardiogram (EKG) and Phlebotomy Technicians. Students will learn techniques for accurate EKG recording and how to perform EKGs on patients under the supervision of a physician. The curriculum includes basic principles of electrophysiology of the heart and recognizing electrocardiograph wave patterns. The course also covers medical terminology as well as anatomy and physiology of the heart. The second component of the program, Phlebotomy training, introduces students to the basic procedures used for obtaining blood from veins and capillaries. Students learn the basic principles of blood drawing, identification of color-coded tubes, practicing blood draw on an artificial arm, sites of venipuncture and skin puncture.
Required Courses: Performing EKG; Phlebotomy; Career Readiness (Human Relations)
Criteria for Enrollment: High School Diploma or HSE; one of the following: current NYS Nurse Aide Certification, or current NYS EMT Certification.
Duration: 13 Weeks
- Class Availability:
Fall & Spring Intake
Evening Classes
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
This New York State-approved program is designed for students interested in responding to emergency calls, performing emergency medical procedures and transporting patients to hospitals. WEOC’s EMT Program prepares students to take and pass the New York State Department of Health’s examination to become Emergency Medical Technicians. At the conclusion of training, students will be able to demonstrate the appropriate and required procedures for responding to medical emergencies and crises and administer CPR and defibrillation. The program includes a 10-hour clinical rotation in an emergency department.
Required Courses: Emergency Medical Technician and Career Readiness (Human Relations)
Criteria for Enrollment: High School Diploma or HSE; ability to lift/carry 50 lbs.; ability to pass a physical exam and drug test; interest/capacity for health field; must be 18 years old when Practical Skills & Written Certification Exam is taken; must purchase designated uniform by second week of class; valid NYS Driver’s License, Driver’s abstract, driver license/history clear of moving violations for the most recent two years, New York State clearance is required.
Duration: 17 Weeks
- Class Availability:
Spring Intake
Day Classes
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
The ESOL program emphasizes academic and career readiness. The curriculum is designed to develop language proficiency for the workplace and/or academic life in vocational or college programs. Authentic language interaction connects classroom learning to what the students encounter in their daily lives.
Intensive instruction in reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, and vocabulary prepares students for long-term success and continued progress in the workplace, college, or vocational program. This is a standards-based program, which promotes workforce, academic, and life skills practice and prepares adult learners for a successful transition to their community. Learning is interactive and student centered and ensures understanding from basic English to high intermediate English, while building student confidence. Relevant and interesting material connects adult learners to topics that affect them and allows for purposeful engagement, while addressing their varied needs and interests.
Required Courses: Program 1 – English Language Foundations, Program 2 – Intermediate Academic and Career English, Program 3 – Advanced Academic and Career English, Computer Literacy & Self-Paced Lab.
Duration: Varies based upon individual progress and needs.
- Class Availability:
Fall & Spring Intake
Day & Evening Classes
High School Equivalency (HSE)
This three-level program includes Pre-HSE (Level 1), HSE (Level 2) and Accelerated HSE (Level 3). It is designed to help students who do not have a high school diploma to take and pass the HSE Test. Students are assessed for placement at intake and are enrolled in the appropriate level program and given instruction and academic support to improve their basic reading, writing and math skills. The HSE Program is self-paced and allows students to progress at their own rate in preparation for the state examination. Upon successful completion of HSE requirements, students are scheduled to take the HSE examination on site (WEOC is an official HSE Test Site for the New York State Department of Education) and are required to remain active in class and practice their skills until the results of the HSE test are received from State Education. Evening classes meet in the WCC Mount Vernon Extension Center. Day classes meet at our location in Yonkers.
Required Courses: Reading, Writing, and Math
Duration: Varies based upon individual progress and needs
- Class Availability:
Fall & Spring Intake
Day & Evening Classes
Home Health Aide/Personal Care Aide (HHA/PCA)
This program is designed to help caring individuals gain employment as Home Health Aides or Personal Care Aides. Students learn the essentials of home and personal care, including basic housekeeping, feeding, and bathing, in order to assist the elderly and home-bound in their homes. The program includes a Home Health clinical experience.
Required Courses: Fundamentals of Patient Care for Home Health Aides, Anatomy & Physiology for Home Health Aides, Nutrition, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, and Career Readiness.
Criteria for Enrollment: High School Diploma or HSE; ability to pass a physical exam, drug test, and background check; interest in the health field; purchase designated uniform. Completed physical exam and drug test must be submitted prior to the first day of class. New York State Clearance and fingerprinting required for employment.
Duration: 7 Weeks
- Class Availability:
Spring Intake
Day Classes
Medical Administrative Assistant (MAA)
This program prepares students for a variety of clerical support positions in the healthcare field. Students receive training in maintenance of medical records, medical terminology, basics of medical billing and coding, office procedures, providing effective customer service, scheduling and confirming patient appointments, database and keyboarding skills and other office administrative skills. The curriculum includes HIPAA Training. Students who successfully complete the program have the opportunity to obtain National certification (National Health careers Association) as Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA).
Required Courses: Medical Administration Training; Medical Coding & Billing I; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; Career Readiness (Human Relations); and Customer Service
Criteria for Enrollment: A minimum 8.0 TABE reading test score; High School Diploma or HSE; MS Office Digital Literacy Certification and a minimum of 20 wpm keyboarding skills.
Duration: 14 Weeks
- Class Availability:
Fall Intake
Day Classes
Medical Billing & Coding Clerk (MBC)
This program is designed for students who are detail oriented and interested in working “behind-the-scenes” as health information professionals in a variety of medical settings. Successful graduates are eligible to take the National Health Association (NHA) Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam. They also qualify for employment in entry-level positions such as medical biller/coder, medical biller/customer service representative, medical records clerk/assistant, and insurance claims clerk. In addition to health-related coursework that emphasizes procedures that are used in a medical environment, students are taught basic computer skills using the latest computer software.
Required Courses: Medical Billing & Coding I and II, Medical Terminology I and II, Career Readiness, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel. This program includes a three-week internship in the private or public sector.
Criteria for Enrollment: High School Diploma or HSE; interest in the medical/clerical field.
Duration: 15 Weeks
- Class Availability:
Spring Intake
Day Classes
OSHA30 (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
This program prepares students for positions in the construction industry. The OSHA Outreach Training Program courses serve as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers. It is an advanced training about common safety and health hazards on the job. Course topics include, but are not limited to, managing safety and health, personal protective equipment, asbestos, electrical safety, fall protection, ladder safety, heavy equipment including cranes and forklifts.
Students who successfully complete this program will receive an official Department of Labor (DOL) OSHA 30-Hour Construction Completion Card.
Required Courses: OSHA30 Training (30 hours), Workforce Preparation and Success (15 hours), Job Search Seminar (1.5 hours).
Criteria for Enrollment: Must be at least 18 years old. Must score at least 450 on placement test.
Duration: 3 Weeks
- Class Availability: Fall & Spring Intake
Security Guard (SG)
This program prepares students for entry-level positions as security officers. Students will learn the fundamental skills and knowledge of the Security Industry. Instruction, through lecture and applied exercises, will focus on report writing, first aid, investigative techniques and communication skills. Students who successfully complete this program will obtain a New York State security guard registration. In addition to the Security Guard Training and Workforce Preparation, students will also complete the OSHA 10 General Industry Certification
Required Courses: 8-hr Pre-assignment training, 16-hr On-the-Job Training, Career Readiness CPR and OSHA-10 Training.
Criteria for Enrollment: High School Diploma or HSE. Must be at least 18 years old.
Duration: 3 Weeks
- Class Availability:
Fall & Spring Intake
Day Classes
New Programs being added regularly.
CORE COURSES
In addition to the program requirements stated above, students are scheduled to take basic computer training and/or career readiness courses, when appropriate. Students enrolled in either or both of these courses, must successfully complete them and fulfill the requirements of their program of enrollment in order to graduate, unless otherwise waived.
Digital Literacy
Computer Literacy helps the new and experienced computer user to develop a fundamental understanding of computers. The program assesses student computer knowledge and instructs students in basic computer concepts. New and advanced computer users develop the essential skills to use computers with confidence. Students can use this computer technology both in everyday life and in business settings. The curriculum includes computer basics, the Internet, sending e-mail, computer security and computer etiquette. Instruction will be provided through self-paced learning in a computer lab. Certification in Microsoft Word is also available to all participants in this course. Computer Literacy – teaches the basics of computer use including word processing, e-mail and the use of the Internet.
Career Readiness
This course is designed to prepare students for work and career advancement. It teaches students the basic requirements of the workplace and emphasizes the importance of developing the soft skills as well as the technical skills needed to obtain and maintain employment, and advance in their careers. In addition to digital and financial literacy and the basic requirements of the workplace, this course focuses on communication, human relations, decision-making, goal setting, self-management, and job search.
*All applicants must meet eligibility guidelines to attend our classes.
*All applicants must meet each TABE and/or BEST test score requirements upon enrolling in each program
