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2013 - 2014 COURSE CATALOG

Oswego County BOCES 

The Oswego County BOCES Adult 

Education Department caters to adult 

learners who have been displaced, are 

considering a career change, interested 

in re-entering the workforce and/or 

who are looking to refine current skills, 

advance in their field, or increase their 

employability. The department is also 

prepared to partner with business and 

industry to create training programs 

that will build skills and attitudes. 

Register For A 

CALL: (315)963-4256 

VISIT: www.OswegoBOCES.org/AdultEd 

Applications are available for download 

INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE. 

INVEST IN YOURSELF. 

Adult Education 

Department 

Fulton Campus: 806 W. Broadway 

Fulton, NY 13069 

Mexico Campus: 179 Co. Rte. 64 

Mexico, NY 13114

Practical al 

Nursing 

HEALTH OCCUPATIONS 

e cut-off date for applications is three weeks 

FEDERAL 

FINANCIAL AID 

AVAILABLE! 

Call 963-4256 for 

funding options! 

Practical Nurses 

perform hands-onn 

patient care in a high 

demand occupation. This program 

prepares students to work as a Practical Nurse 

in such places as home care agencies, nursing 

homes, physicians’ offices, hospitals and 

healthcare clinics. 

The program is divided into two (2) phases. 

Phase one includes Basic Skills I and II, Drug 

Administration/Pharmacology, Anatomy and 

Physiology. Students learn through classroom, 

lab and clinical experiences. After the successful 

completion of Basic Skills I, students will sit for 

the New York State Nursing Home Nurse Aide 

Certification Examination in order to earn a 

certificate as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). 

A CNA with active certification can opt out of all 

Basics I (theory, lab, and clinical). 

Phase two of the program includes Medical- 

Surgical Nursing, Specialty Areas (Women’s 

Health, Mental Health & Pediatrics) and Senior 

Experience. 

Upon successful completion of the program, 

students are eligible to sit for the National 

Council Licensure Examination-PN (NCLEX-PN). 

Th 

prior to the start of class. Late applications may 

be accepted past the cut-off date if they meet 

specific requirements and seats are available. 

Please call (315) 963-4256 for information on 

how to apply and to schedule an entrance exam. 

Financial aid is available to qualifying adults. This 

program is VA approved. Apply early to secure a 

place in the class! 

Application Fee: $75 non-refundable 

application fee is required 

Prerequisites: Completed application, passing 

score on the TEAS LPN pre-entrance exam, 

250 word essay, HS/GED ® transcripts and/ 

or college transcripts, and two professional 

references. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: 

An Interview with the Lead LPN 

Instructor is required to be accepted 

into the LPN program. 

2013 Tuition: $8,750 (includes books, supplies, 

ATI CARP, NYS Nursing Home Nurse Aide 

Certification Examination fee & uniforms) 

NEW: 

Tuition fee now covers the $343 

NCLEX Exam Fee. 

Deposit: $150 Non-refundable Deposit 

Required to Enroll (Due upon acceptance – 

amount counts towards tuition) 

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 

p.m. (class/lab); Clinical hours are generally 

Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., but 

will vary 

Location: Fulton Campus, 806 West Broadway 

Application Due Date: Call for possible 

openings for 2013 class OR secure your spot 

now for the 2014 class 

Orientation: 8/22/13; August 2014 TBD 

Start Date: 8/26/13; August 2014 TBD 

Additional Requirements: Up-to-date 

physical and immunizations, “CPR for 

the Professional” certificate, and student 

must provide own stethoscope, watch and 

shoes. Computer internet access is highly 

recommended. 

www.OswegoBOCES.org/Adult Ed 

2013 - 2014 Catalog 3


Nurse 

Aide 

www.OswegoBOCES.org/AdultEd 

This is a 125-hour program where students learn 

personal care skills necessary to assist the elderly 

and chronically ill who may live in nursing homes 

or rehabilitation centers or may be a patient in a 

hospital or certified long-term homecare agency. 

The program will include classroom, lab and 

clinical experience in local nursing homes. 

The graduate will be eligible to take the New York 

State Nursing Home Nurse Aide Certification 

Examination. 

Both day and evening programs are offered at 

various times throughout the year. 

The cut-off date for applications is three weeks 



specific requirements and seats are available. Late 

applicants may be assessed late fees. 

Please call (315) 963-4256 for information on how 

to apply and to schedule an entrance exam. This 

program is VA approved. 




score on the TABE pre-entrance exam, 250 

word essay, HS/GED ® transcripts and/or 

college transcripts, and two professional 

references. 

Tuition: $1,375 

Evening Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, 

Thursday 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.; internship 

hours vary 

Daytime Schedule: Mon. - Thurs. 8:00 a.m. - 

4:30 p.m.; internship hours vary 

Location: Fulton campus, 806 W. Broadway 

Application Due Date: 10/7/13 

Start Date: 10/28/13 

Additional Requirements: Up-to-date 

physical and immunizations, CPR for 

the Professional card, and student must 

provide own uniforms and shoes. 

Dental 

Assistant 

FEDERAL 

FINANCIAL AID 

AVAILABLE! 

Call 963-4256 for 


As valuable members of the dental team, Dental 

Assistants take on significant responsibilities. 

Working directly with dentists, they perform a wide 

variety of tasks requiring both interpersonal and 

technical skills. 

Dental Assisting is a 690 hour program, including 

200 hours of dental experience in area dental 

offices. Coursework includes dental theory, 

emergency care, infection control, preventive 

dentistry, clinical assisting and dental radiology. 

Dental Assisting has been approved by the NYS 

Department of Education for licensure and 

certification purposes. 

Upon completion, graduates are eligible to take 

certification exams, which leads to licensure. 

Both daytime spring & fall programs are offered. 





Late applicants may be assessed late fees. 

Please call 963-4256 for information on how to 

apply and to schedule an entrance exam. Federal 

financial aid is available to qualifying adults. 

This program is VA funded, and is an excellent 

opportunity to be career ready in only 6 months! 

4 Oswego County BOCES Adult Education

Application Fee: $50 non-refundable application 

fee is required 


score on the TABE pre-entrance exam, 250 

word essay, HS/GED ® transcripts and/or 

college transcripts, and two professional 

references. 


An Interview with the Instructor is required 

to be accepted into the program. 

Tuition: $6,300 (includes books, supplies, 

uniform jacket, and certification exam fee) 

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 

p.m. (class & lab hours will vary); clinical 

hours vary 

Location: TBD 



Additional Requirements: Up-to-date physical 

and immunizations, CPR for the Professional 

card, and students must provide their own 

uniform and shoes. 

Medical 

Assistant 


A 4 week (160 hour) clinical externship will be 

scheduled following the classroom portion of the 

course. 

FEDERAL 

FINANCIAL AID 

AVAILABLE! 

Call 963-4256 for 


The demand for Medical 

Assistants is high and 

continues to grow. This 730-hour 

program is both clerically ll and medically oriented 

and prepares individuals to assist in physicians’ 

offices, hospitals, clinics, schools and other health 

related facilities. 

Medical Secretary skills such as electronic medical 

records (EMR), filing, office procedures, word 

processing, use of automated office equipment, 

computerized medical office procedures 

and Medical Billing/Coding are taught along 

with Medical Assistant skills/topics such as 

medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, 

electrocardiograms, pharmacology, vital signs, 

phlebotomy and assisting the physician in medical 

examinations. 

Upon successful completion of the program, 

students earn a certificate from Oswego County 

BOCES as well as an additional certificate in 

Infection Control. Students will then be eligible to 

sit for certification exams for Medical Assistant, 

Phlebotomy Technician, Electrocardiogram 

Technician, Coding Specialist and Administrative 

Health Assistant. All exams are offered through the 

National Association of Health Professionals. 




specific requirements and seats are available. Late 



apply and to schedule an entrance exam. Federal 

financial aid is available to qualifying adults. This 





score on TABE pre-entrance exam, 250 word 

essay, HS/GED® transcripts and or college 

transcripts, & 2 professional references. 


An Interview with the Instructor is required 

to be accepted into the program. 

Tuition: $6,450 (includes books, supplies, & 

NAHP exam fee) 

Schedule: Mon. - Thurs. 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

(class/lab), hours may vary; Clinical hours 

vary; Occasional Fridays may be necessary to 

complete hourly requirements 


Orientation Date: 9/5/13 




and immunizations, CPR for the Professional 

card, and students provide their own uniform, 

stethoscope, watch and shoes. 


2013 - 2014 Catalog 5


Phlebotomy 

Technician 

Phlebotomists are a vital part of the health care 

team and are employed at a variety of health care 

settings such as laboratories, physicians’ offices 

and hospitals. 


This 148 hour course, approved by the American 

Society of Clinical Pathologists, prepares students 

for a career in blood drawing or provides an 

additional proficiency for current health care 

professionals. 

Phlebotomy is offered as either a daytime or 

evening class and includes 48 hours of theory 

and 100 hours of clinical experience at a health 

care facility in either Oswego County or Onondaga 

County. 

Upon completion of this course, students will 

receive a certificate of completion from BOCES 

and be eligible to take the certification exam from 

the ASCP. 

The cut-off date for applications is two weeks 




Late applicants may be assessed late fees. 


apply and to schedule an entrance exam. 




score on TABE pre-entrance exam, HS/GED ® 

transcripts and/or college transcripts, and 

two professional references. 

Tuition: $975 (includes books and supplies) 

Evening Schedule: Mon. & Wed., 5:30pm to 

9:30pm; Clinical hours vary 

Location: TBD 




and immunizations; students provide their 

own uniform and shoes. 

Infection 

Control 

Oswego BOCES is certified to provide the 

required coursework for Infection Control 

Standards, per NYS Education Department and 

the Department of Health. 

This program will assist licensed, registered and/ 

or certified health professionals to understand 

principles of blood-borne pathogen transmission 

in the workplace, infection control and principles 

and professional standards of practice. Includes 

informational packet. 

Upon completion of this course, students will 

receive a certificate of completion. 


apply. 

Tuition: $35 (includes supplies) 

Location: TBD 

State Date: call for available class dates 

FUNDING OPTIONS AVAILABLE! 

See page 19 or visit 




Cut-off date for applications is three weeks prior 

to the start of class. Late applications may be 

accepted past the cut-off date if they meet specific 

requirements and seats are available. Late 


Medical 

Billing & Coding 

This 320 hour class incorporates three modules: 

Medical Terminology/Anatomy and Physiology; 

Medical Billing and Medical Coding. Upon 

completion of the course students will have 

learned the basics in order to be able to work in 

a health facility, dental/medical office or in their 

own business. 

The first module, Medical Terminology/Anatomy 

and Physiology, is 40 hours. Students will learn 

the common medical terminology and human 

anatomy required in the health care field. 

Students may challenge test for a fee to earn 

credit toward fulfillment of this module. 

The next module is Medical Billing. It incorporates 

114 hours in the classroom and lab. Students 

will learn the basics of health insurance, learn 

the role of the billing specialist; obtain basic 

knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding, electronic 

medical records (EMR), become familiar with 

the most used insurance facilities and read, 

translate and submit medical documents. The 

student will be exposed to entry level billing 

regulations and rules of each insurance program 

including interpreting remittance advice summary 

reports. 

The 126.5-hour Medical Coding module utilizes 

the comprehensive Professional Medical 

Coding Curriculum from the American Academy 

of Professional Coders in preparation for the 

national certification exam for professional 

coders. The module will cover information on 

the fundamentals and conventions of diagnostic 

coding, procedural and supply coding and 

introduces the basics of chart auditing. The 

126.5 hours is broken down into 113 hours of 

coding curriculum, an 8 hour review for the exam 

and the 5.5 hour national exam. 

Students who complete all 3 modules will be 

required to complete a 40 hour internship. 

Candidates without a minimum of 1-2 years 

experience in a healthcare facility, who are 

successful in the exam will be CPC-A until proof 

of experience is obtained. 


apply and to schedule an entrance exam. This 





score on TABE pre-entrance exam,HS/GED ® 

transcripts and/or college transcripts, and 

two professional references. 

Tuition: $3,950 (includes class, all books, 

membership fee and exam fee) 

Schedule: TBD; Internship hours vary 





and immunizations 


2013 - 2014 Catalog 7


TRADES & TECHNOLOGY 

Automotive 

Technology 

& Services 

FEDERAL 

FINANCIAL AID 

AVAILABLE! 

Call 963-4256 for 


This course is designed 

to give students training 

in automotive electrical, 

electronic, and engine 

management systems, as well as diagnosis and 

repair of brake, steering and suspension systems 

on most domestic and foreign cars and light 

trucks. Students will learn how to diagnose and 

repair electrical problems associated with many 

types of failures common to vehicle systems, as 

well as emission and engine performance issues. 

Also included in the program will be a module 

of training to be a NYS Motor Vehicle Inspector. 

The 700-hour course will give the student 

a comprehensive package that will include 

classroom theory, technical training using 

computerized training modules, real time lab work 

using problem vehicles, and internship time at a 

dealership or independent repair shop. 

Students completing the course will be able to 

take the NYS Vehicle Inspector exam and four 

ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) exams 

given in the spring and fall. Being able to service 

and repair today’s vehicles offers job security 

with good pay and benefits to those willing to put 

the effort and time into training. 

Applicants must pass an entrance exam to be 

accepted into the program. Please call 963-4256 

for information on how to apply and to schedule an 

entrance exam. 

Federal financial aid is available to qualifying 

adults. 

Prerequisites: Completed application, HS/GED ® 

transcripts and/or college transcripts 



Tuition: $6,650 - Includes textbook, training 

manuals, diagnostic information, a package 

of training and diagnostic tools including 

a digital volt/ohm/meter, special training 

seminars and exam fees for four ASE 

exams (testing areas include: electronics, 

maintenance & service, brakes, steering & 

suspension, and engine performance). 

Schedule: Mon. - Wed. 3:00 - 8:00 p.m.; flex - 

internship hours on Fridays 


Location: Main Campus, 179 Co. Rt. 64, Mexico 

Additional Requirements: Completed 

application; provide own safety glasses and 

steel-toed work shoes, shop coat, loose-leaf 

notebook. 

Welding: 320-Hour 

Certified Welder 

American Welding Society Entry Level Welder 

This 320-hour certified welding course is designed 

to prepare students to take the American Welding 

Society Entry Level Welder Exam upon completion 

of this program. 

Successful students must pass 2 guided bend 

tests, a workmanship test and written 8 module 

tests. 

Students who successfully complete the course 

will receive a BOCES Certificate of Completion 

and AWS Entry Level Welder Certificate. 

This program is VA approved. Applicants must 

pass an entrance exam to be accepted into the 

program. 










exams) 

Schedule: Mon. - Fri. 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. 




application; provide own safety glasses, steel 

toed boots and non-flammable clothing. 

Welding: 

160-Hour 

This 160-hour welding course is designed to give 

the student the first half of the 320-hour Entry 

Level course in welding or allow students to add 

hours to their welding time so they can have the 

320 hours needed to be a certified welder. 


will receive a BOCES Certificate of Completion. 



program. 

Call 963-4256 for information on how to apply and 

to schedule an entrance exam. 





Tuition: $3,100 (includes books, supplies) 

Schedule: Mon. - Thurs. 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. 

Start Date: Open enrollment, call for details 





Welding: Basic Stick, 

MIG or TIG 


the student beginning knowledge of Basic Stick 

Arc, TIG or MIG welding. 





program. 

Call 963-4256 for information on how to apply 

and to schedule an entrance exam. 





Tuition: $575 (includes books, supplies) 







FUNDING OPTIONS AVAILABLE! 

See page 19 or visit 



2013 - 2014 Catalog 9


Welding: Intermediate 

Stick, MIG or TIG 

This 60-hour welding course is designed to build 

on the Basic Welding course and give the student 

more knowledge of Stick, TIG and MIG welding. 





program. 

Call 963-4256 for information on how to apply 

and to schedule an entrance exam. 












Welding: Advanced 

Stick, MIG or TIG 

This 60-hour welding course is designed to give the 

student advanced knowledge of Stick, TIG and MIG 

welding. 





program. 

Call 963-4256 for information on how to apply and 

to schedule an entrance exam. 






Schedule: Mon. - Thur. 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. 


Location: Mexico Main Campus 





Welding 

Technology 

Six available course options 

provide students with the 

skills necessary to seek 

entry-level employment 

or open a small business. 

Courses offered include: 

• 320-Hr. Cert. Welder 

• 160-Hr. 

• Basic Stick, MIG or TIG 

• Intermediate Stick, MIG 

or TIG 

• Advanced Stick, MIG or 

TIG 

• Basic Repair & 

Maintenance 



Welding: Basic Repair 

& Maintenance 


the student the basic knowledge of welding 

needed to repair and maintain machinery and 

other equipment/structures on a job. 

Students who successfully complete the 

course will receive a BOCES Certificate of 

Completion. 



program. 



Prerequisites: Completed application, HS/ 

GED ® transcripts and/or college transcripts 






Location: Main Campus, 179 Co. Rt. 64, 

Mexico 


application; provide own safety glasses, 

steel toed boots and non-flammable 

clothing. 

Heavy Equipment 

Maintenance & 

Operations (HEMO) 

This 100-hour Heavy Equipment Maintenance 

and Operations (HEMO) program is presented 

in the classroom in four modules for Wheel 

Loaders, Excavators, Dozers, and Backhoe 

Loaders. 

Training includes: classroom and simulators, 

shop floor identification, maintenance and tools. 

Students will also learn basic site setup; 

equipment operating techniques; equipment 

loading and transporting safely. Students 

practice on state-of-the-art equipment. 

Upon completion, students will be issued a 

certificate of completion. Once a student has 

applied and secured funding, they must pass a 

physical and drug test. 


accepted into the program. 







Tuition: $3,100 (includes books, physical & 

drug test) 

Schedule: Mon. - Fri. 

3:00 - 7:00 p.m. 

Start Date: please call 

for available class start 

date 

Location: Main Campus, 

179 Co. Rt. 64, Mexico 

Additional 

Requirements: 

Completed application; 

provide own steel toed 

boots. 


2013 - 2014 Catalog 11



Heating, Ventilation, 

Air Conditioning 

(HVAC) 

This 200-hour program is a comprehensive 

hands-on training program covering the critical 

aspects of the HVAC/Repair field offered in three 

parts. 

Part one is an introduction to tools, shop, test 

equipment, shop/home equipment, shop math, 

Ohms law. 

Part two includes basic air conditioning, 

basic heating, basic house electrical, basic 

schematic reading and wiring diagrams, basic 

troubleshooting, and work safety. 

Part three covers an introduction to EPA, basic 

understanding of the EPA rules, federal EPA 

requirements, EPA 609 and EPA 608. EPA 

Universal Certification Exam for refrigerant 

handling is included. Students work in a lab and a 

variety of field experiences. 





program. 








exams) 

Schedule: Mon., Tues., Thurs. 5:00 - 9:00 

p.m. 

Fall/Winter Start Date: 10/7/13 

Location: Main Campus, 179 Co. Rt. 64, 

Mexico 


application; provide own safety glasses 

and steel-toed boots. 

CDL-A 

Tractor Trailer 

* Pre-Hire 

Opportunities! 

Beginner’s program. In this 160-hour course, 

students will be given 95 hours of classroom 

theory and maneuvers using PTDI based 

curriculum and 65 hours of tractor trailer 

training in driving safely, pre-trip and posttrip 

vehicle inspection, basic control of your 

vehicle, managing space and speed, seeing 

hazards, emergencies, skid control and recovery, 

transporting cargo safely, air brake, combination 

vehicles, doubles and triples, tank vehicles, and 

hazardous materials. 

Students will participate in road training in the 

following areas: backing up, parallel parking and 

docking, city driving, road driving and drop and 

hook. 

Students who successfully complete the 

course will receive a BOCES Certificate of 

Completion and take a Road Test for the CDL-A 

license. Students also receive a Certificate of 

Air Brakes Training. 

Call 

963-4256 

and ask about 

pre-hire 

opportunities! 



Student must be 21 years of age to take the CDL-A 

program. This program is VA approved. Applicants 

must have a Driving Abstract prior to starting the 

class. Once a student has applied and secured 

funding, they must pass a physical and drug test 

set up through BOCES. 

After students complete the classroom portion 

of CDL, they apply for a permit and set up a road 

test. Both are reimbursable from BOCES after the 

student has completed the course. 



for information on how to apply and to schedule 

an entrance exam. 





Tuition: $4,850 (includes physical & drug test) 

Schedule: Mon. - Fri. 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. 




application; driving abstract. 

CDL-A HOURLY 

Tractor Trailer 

This class is for those needing up to 80 hours of 

road time who already have some classroom and/ 

or road experience in CDL-A. 

* Pre-Hire 


Applicants will be assessed by instructors to 

ascertain level of skill. There is a $50 fee for 

this assessment. Classes meet at various times 

Monday through Friday. 

Students who successfully complete the hours 


Student must be 21 years of age to take the CDL-A 

program. Applicants must have a Driving Abstract 

and Permit prior to starting the class. 

Once a student has applied and secured funding, 

they must pass a physical and drug test. This test 

Call 

963-4256 

and ask about 

pre-hire 

opportunities! 

must be paid for before it is scheduled by BOCES 

and before the student starts the class. Students 

must pay for their own road test. 



Tuition: $90 an hour 

Schedule: Flexible 

Start Date: Open Enrollment 



application; driving abstract; permit. 

* CDL-A classes at Oswego 

County BOCES are 

affiliated with national 

trucking companies for 

pre-hiring opportunities! 

(Contingent upon successful completion of the program) 


2013 - 2014 Catalog 13


CDL-B 

(Dump Truck) 


Beginner’s program. In this 100-hour course, 

students will be given 55 hours of classroom and 

45 hours of dump truck training in driving safely, 

pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspection, basic 

control of your vehicle, managing space and speed, 

seeing hazards, emergencies, skid control and 

recovery, and transporting cargo safely. 

CDL-B classroom hours also include air brakes and 

hazmat training. Students will participate in road 

training. 


will receive a BOCES Certificate of Completion and 

take a Road Test for the CDL-B license. Students 

also receive a Certificate of Air Brakes Training. 

Student must be 18 years of age to take the CDL-B 

program. This program is VA approved. 

Applicants must have a Driving Abstract prior to 

starting the class. Once a student has applied and 

secured funding, they must pass a physical and 

drug test set up through BOCES. 

After students complete the classroom portion of 

CDL, they apply for a permit. BOCES will reimburse 

the student for the permit after successful course 

completion. 



for information on how to apply and to schedule an 






Tuition: $4,650 (includes books, physical & drug 

test) 




Additional Requirements: Completed application; 

driving abstract. 

CDL-B 

(Bus Driver) 

This 100-hour course can be taken alone or as an 

add on to another CDL program. You must be 21 

years of age and already have a valid NYS driver’s 

license. 

Students will be given 55 hours of classroom, and 

45 hours of bus driver training, to include driving 

safely, transporting passengers safely, danger 

zones, loading and unloading, emergency exit and 

evacuation, railroad and highway crossings, student 

management, anti-lock braking systems, special 

safety considerations and pre-trip inspections. 

Students will participate in road training. 


will receive a BOCES Certificate of Completion 

and take a Road Test for the CDL-B license for bus 

driver. 

This program is VA approved. Applicants must have 

a Driving Abstract prior to starting the class. Once 

a student has applied and secured funding, they 

must pass a physical and drug test set up through 

BOCES. 

After students complete the classroom portion of 

CDL, they apply for a permit. BOCES will reimburse 

the student for the permit after successful course 

completion. 


accepted into the program. Call 963-4256 for 

information on how to apply and to schedule an 




Prerequisites: Completed application, HS/ 

GED ® transcripts and/or college transcripts 



Tuition: $4,650 (includes books, physical & 

drug test) 


Start Date: TBD, Call for details 


application; driving abstract. 

ESOL 

CDL 

Refresher 

English for Speakers of 

Other Languages (ESOL) 

Site: Oswego Public Library Community Rm. 

Days: Tuesday and Thursday 

Time: 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. 

For adult students, age 16 or older, who want to 

learn how to speak, read and write in English. 

Students will learn how to function successfully 

within the community structure. We have an 

“open registration” policy, which means you 

begin when YOU are ready. Instructors will assist 

you in designing an individualized plan to meet 

your needs. 

For more information or to enroll: 

CALL (315) 963-4256 

This is an as needed class for drivers returning to 

the field who need to be retrained. 

Applicants will be assessed by instructors to 

ascertain level of skill. There will be a $50 fee for 

the assessment. 

Students who successfully complete the hours 


Student must be 21 years of age to participate/ 

enroll in this program. Applicants must provide 

a Driving Abstract and obtain a Permit prior to 

starting the class. 

Once a student has applied and secured funding, 

they must pass a physical and drug test. This test 

must be paid for before it is scheduled by BOCES 

and before the student starts the class. Students 

must pay for a road test if one is needed. 



Tuition: $90 an hour 

Schedule: Flexible (Mon. - Fri.) 

Start Date: Open Enrollment 

Additional Requirements: Completed application; 

driving abstract; permit. 

2013 - 2014 Catalog 15 

www.OswegoBOCES.org/Adult Ed

LITERACY EDUCATION 


Earn a GED® 

Do you 

or someone 

you know 

need a 

GED 

for Free! 

General Equivalency Diploma testing 

will be changing in 2014. 

Call 963-4256 today to find out how to plan for 

this change and earn a GED ® for FREE! 

Several Convenient Class Locations 

MEXICO: 


(179 County Route 64, Mexico) 

Afternoon Classes - Tuesday & Thursday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

OSWEGO: 

Oswego Public Library 

(120 E. 2nd Street, Oswego - Community Room) 

Daytime Classes - Monday & Thursday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

Hamilton Homes 

(96 Hamilton Street, Oswego - Community Room) 

Evening Classes - Monday & Wednesday, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. 

CENTRAL SQUARE: 

Central Square Middle School 

(248 County Route 11, Central Square - Room 102) 

Evening Classes - Monday & Wednesday, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. 

PULASKI: 

Pulaski Jr.-Sr. High School 

(US Route 11, Pulaski - First Floor Library) 

Evening Classes - Tuesday & Thursday, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. 

Distance Learning Option... 

Eligibility: Students must be at a reading level of 6th grade or above and 

work well on their own. An assessment test will be given during the intake 

appointment. GRASP (Give Ready Adults a Study Program) is a GED Home- 

Study Program. Study packets are picked up by students on a two-week basis at 

local sites. Pre-GED is a home study program. Study packets are picked up by 

students on a two-week basis at local sites. 


PRE-LICENSING COURSE 

5-Hour 

Pre-licensing 

Driving Course 

Participants in this pre-licensing program 

must hold a New York State Motor Vehicle 

Department’s Learner Permit. Completion of 

the NYS mandated 5-Hour classroom program 

would meet the requirements for earning the 

MV-278 certificate, which is required before 

a student can register to take their road test. 

The certificate is valid for one year. 

The cost of this course is $40 per person. 

Registration & Enrollment 

Students must pay in advance before their enrollment 

is processed for the 5-hour driving course. 

Visit us online at: www.oswegoboces.org/AdultEd 

Click on the “Driving Courses” link 

Or call: 

963-4256 for more information 

Registration can be done: 

1. Online, only if paying by credit card, by clicking 

on the 5-Hour Class link. 

2. By phone by calling (315) 963-4256 if paying by 

credit card. 

3. In person if paying by cash, money order or 

credit card. Oswego County BOCES Main 

Campus: 179 County Route 64, Mexico OR 

Oswego County BOCES Fulton Campus: 806 

West Broadway, Fulton. 

4. By mail if paying by money order. You will need 

to print the registration form from the website 

or use registration form below and mail it back 

with your money order. No personal checks. 

Driving Course Refund Policy: If you are canceling your registration, cancellation must be in writing and received at least 72 hours 

before the course is scheduled to begin. Registrants will receive a 50% refund of the originally scheduled class fee. Please note, 

however, that no refunds will be granted for notices of cancellation, reschedules or substitutions not received at least 72 hours 

before the course is scheduled to begin (i.e.: “no shows” are still responsible for the full registration fee). 

cut here and return with payment 

Oswego County BOCES Adult Education Department 

5-Hour Driving Class Registration Form 

To register for a 5-hour driving 

course, please follow the steps 

below, fill in the information 

and mail the form to the 

following address with your 

money order, in the amount of 

$40, (no checks please) to: 


Adult Education Department 

Driving Courses 

179 County Route 64 

Mexico, NY 13114 

The student understands that 

by registering for the class they 

must adhere to the payment and 

cancellation/refund procedures found 

on the previous page or at the bottom 

of the following webpage: 

http://www.oswegoboces.org/adulted/ 

driving/index1.asp 

Indicate your 1 st and 2 nd class choices. If your 1 st choice is full, we 

will register you for your 2 nd choice. 

First Preference 

Second Preference 

Location: ___________________________ 

Date: ______________________________ 

Location: ___________________________ 

Date: ______________________________ 

Fill in the following student information (*indicates a required fi eld): 

*Student First Name: ____________________________________ 

*Student Last Name: ___________________________________ 

*Student Phone: _______________________________________ 

Student Email: _________________________________________ 

*Address: _____________________________________________ 

*City/State/Zip: ________________________________________ 


2013 - 2014 Catalog 17


ADMISSIONS POLICY FOR ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS 

The program will comply with the State, Federal and Local Labor Laws. It shall be the policy of the Board of 

Cooperative Educational Services of Oswego County to provide equal opportunities for all persons affected by 

the myriad of operations of the Oswego County BOCES without regard to age, race, sex, marital status, disability, 

creed, religion, political affiliation or national origin. 

1. Admission into all classes is subject to acceptance and space availability. Students are encouraged to 

apply early. Once a class is filled, applicants are placed on a waiting list. A minimum number of students 

must be enrolled for classes to occur. 

2. Must be a high school graduate or completed the general equivalency diploma (GED ® ) requirements. 

3. Applicants should understand that not everyone is accepted into the program. A final decision on selection 

will be made after the candidate completes all of the application steps. 

4. The complete application steps, as well as other pre-requisites, are outlined on the cover of the program 

application packets. 

5. All candidates will receive a letter indicating whether or not they are being accepted into the program. 

6. For the Practical Nursing, Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, Nurse Aide Programs: Candidates must 

participate in an admissions interview. The goal of the interview is to help ensure that the candidate can 

and will be successful in the program. 

REFUND AND PAYMENT POLICY for ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS 

Program costs are due at the beginning of each new program unless other arrangements have been made. These 

may include a payment plan, approved agency funding, or approved private education loans. Program costs must 

be paid in full prior to the end date of the course. 

TUITION AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR COURSES OTHER THAN PRACTICAL NURSING 

Refunds and charges for all courses except Practical Nursing will be determined per the following schedule: 

1) Drop within first 10% of BOCES program .................................90% REFUNDED and 10% due BOCES 




5) Drop Exceeding 25% of BOCES program .................................0% REFUNDED and 100% due BOCES 

TUITION AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR PRACTICAL NURSING ONLY 

Refunds and charges for an enrollment period within the Practical Nursing will be determined per the following 

schedule: 

1) Drop within first 10% of a payment period (either half of the program) ......90% refunded, 10% due BOCES 

2) Drop within first 15% of a payment period (either half of the program) ......70% refunded; 30% due BOCES 



5) Drop exceeding 25% of a payment period (either half of the program) .......0% refunded; 100% due BOCES 

A percentage for refunds will be computed by taking the total number of course hours the program has been in 

session, compared to the total program hours possible. Only tuition is refundable. The cost of books, uniforms, 

and other miscellaneous items, are not refundable. Tuition refund checks take up to thirty days to process after a 

request is submitted. 

BOCES Adult Education Department does comply with Veterans Refund Policy, as well as all policies as set forth in 

Veterans Administration Circular 22-79-6, dated March 8, 1979, on file in the school office. 

RETURN OF TITLE IV AID 

Federal regulations governing the use of Title IV funds (student loans and Pell Grants) dictate how much of 

this type of aid a student has “earned” for the period of time attended. Any “unearned” Title IV funds must be 

returned to the Title IV program (i.e., loan program or Pell Grant program). The amount of Title IV funds earned 

may not fully cover the institutional charges for the period of enrollment. In fact, the determination of the amount 

of Title IV funds that a student has earned has no relationship to a student’s actual institutional costs. A student 

needs to be aware that if they drop from a program, Title IV funds may have to be returned to a Title IV fund if 

they have not been “earned” and the student may owe the school money as a result of no longer having access 

to those funds. A student must pay the school the money owed for charges that are not covered by Title IV funds 

because the funds had to be returned. Funds are returned to the Title IV programs in the following order: 1. 

Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans; 2. Subsidized Stafford Loans; 3. Federal PLUS Loans; 4. Federal Pell Grant. 


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CLASSES 


Applications are available for download 

FUNDING OPTIONS 

PAYMENT 

PLAN 

OSWEGO 

COUNTY DET 

VESID 

VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

SCHOLARSHIPS/ 

CSEA/EMPLOYER 


Practical Nursing* X X X X X 

Nurse Assistant X X X X X 

Dental Assistant* X X X X X 

Medical Assistant* X X X X X 

Medical Billing 

and Coding 

X X X X X 

Infection Control X X X X X 

Phlebotomy X X X X X 

TRADES AND TECHNOLOGY 

Automotive 

Technology & 

Services* 

X X X X X 

HVAC X X X X X 

Welding X X X X X 

CDL-A/CDL-B X X X X X 

*ADDITIONAL FUNDING OPTIONS FOR: 

CLASSES 

PELL GRANTS 

FEDERAL 

STAFFORD 

STUDENT 

LOANS 


ADULT EDUCATION 

DEPARTMENT 

CALL... (315)963-4256 

VISIT... 

FEDERAL 

PARENT 

LOAN FOR 

UNDERGRADS 

NATIVE 

AMERICAN 

AMERICORPS 

AWARDS 

Practical Nursing X X X X X 

Dental Assistant X X X X X 

Medical Assistant X X X X X 

Automotive 

Technology & 

Services 

X X X X X 


2013 - 2014 Catalog 19

Adult Education Department 

(315) 963-4256 

Mexico Campus: 

179 County Route 64 

Mexico, New York 13114 

Fulton Campus: 

806 W. Broadway 

Fulton, NY 13069 

Christopher Todd 

District Superintendent 

Mark LaFountain 

Assistant Superintendent for Personnel 

Paul Gugel 

Director of Adult & Migrant Education 

Rob Alia 

Workforce Liaison 

Cynthia Proietti 

Literacy Case Manager 

Ross Gullo 

Financial Aid Advisor 

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