Office Of Adult and Continuing Education
2015–2016 COURSE CATALOG
Medical Billing and Coding
High School Equivalency
Culinary Arts
Technology
Network & Security +
A+ Computer Repair
Electrical Installation
Adult Basic Education
Microsoft Office Suite
English for Speakers of Other Languages
Certified Nurse Assistant
NYC Department of Education
Office of Adult and Continuing Education
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About OACE
The Office of Adult and Continuing Education
Career and Technology Education
The New York City Department of Education, Office of Adult and Continuing Education (OACE) is
the largest provider of adult literacy education services in the state. We are an integral part of
the New York City Department of Education’s Division of Equity and Access.
We offer over 900 classes for adults age 21 and over who have not earned a U.S. high school
diploma or equivalency. We operate four Adult Learning Centers located in Brooklyn, Manhattan,
Queens, and the Bronx. We offer day and evening classes Monday through Saturday at more
than 175 sites in all five boroughs, including public schools, community centers and faith-based
organizations. Eligible students can take classes at any of our sites, regardless of which borough
they live in. All classes are taught by certified teachers and are tuition-free. Students may be
required to pay exam fees and other associated fees for specific classes.
Ongoing registration for classes in Adult Basic Education, High School Equivalency (TASC),
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and Career and Technical Education (CTE) is
held regularly at schools and offices around the city. A listing of intake/registration dates can be
found at: http://schools.nyc.gov/community/AdultEd/classes/RegistrationLocations.htm
Contact the location nearest you for class availability, registration information, and travel directions.
Rose-Marie Mills
Superintendent
Joan Mosely
Executive Director, Assessment and Operations
Yvonne Neal
Senior Director of Accountability
Marvin Superville
Supervisor of Technology, Logistics and Safety
Thomas Trocco (Editor/Layout)
Director of Special Projects
New York City Department of Education
Office of Adult and Continuing Education
2015 –2016
Contents
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About the Office of Adult and Continuing Education.......
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Table of Contents............................................................
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OACE School Locations....................................................
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Adult Basic Ed, HSE, ESOL
General Application Process...........................................
Construction Trades
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Electrical Installation......................................................
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Electrical Installation, Solar ............................................
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Plumbing ........................................................................
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Welding ...........................................................................
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General Trades
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration..................................
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Boiler Maintenance........................................................
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Building Maintenance.....................................................
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Culinary Arts/Food Preparation......................................
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Career and Technology Education
Carpentry.......................................................................
Health Careers
Medical Billing and Coding..............................................
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Nursing Assistant Program (CNA)....................................
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Phlebotomy-EKG.............................................................
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Information Technology
A+ Certification (CompTIA).............................................
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Cisco Network Academy.................................................
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Computer Literacy..........................................................
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Digital Tech. (Internet & Computing Core Certification (IC3)
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Microsoft Office Excel.....................................................
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Microsoft Office Word....................................................
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Microsoft Office Specialist..............................................
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Microsoft Office Suite ......................................................
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Network + Certification (CompTIA).................................
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Photoshop ......................................................................
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Security + Certification (CompTIA)..................................
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Web Design....................................................................
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New York City Department of Education
Office of Adult and Continuing Education
2015 –2016
OACE Regions and Training Sites
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Registration and orientation for classes are held regularly at all the Regions around the
city. Contact the Region for their schedule of specific dates.
Career and Technology Education
To find the latest schedule, visit us at:
http://schools.nyc.gov/community/AdultEd/classes/RegistrationLocations.htm
Bronx
Region 1: 3450 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465, Room 323 | 718-863-4057
• Bronx Adult Learning Center, 3450 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465
• Samuel Gompers High School, 455 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10455
Queens
Region 2: 27-35 Jackson Avenue, 3rd Floor, Long Island City, NY 11101 |718-361-9480
• Queens Adult Learning Center, 27-35 Jackson Avenue, 3rd Floor, Long Island City, NY 11101
Region 3: 90-01 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica NY 11435 | 718-557-5568 (Entrance on 90th Avenue)
Manhattan
Region 4: 269 West 35th Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10018 | 212-868-1650
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Alternative Education Complex, 269 West 35th Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10018
Region 5: 212 West 120 Street, New York, NY 10027, 212-666-1920
• Coop Technical Education, 321 East 96th Street, New York, NY 10128
• Mid-Manhattan Adult Learning Center, 212 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027
Brooklyn
Region 6: P.S. 13, 557 Pennsylvania Avenue, Room 251, Brooklyn, NY 11207 | 718-240-2770
Region 7: M.S. 61, 400 Empire Blvd., Brooklyn, NY 11225 | 718-221-6703
Region 8: 475 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 | 718-638-2635
• Brooklyn Adult Learning Center, 475 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216
New York City Department of Education
Office of Adult and Continuing Education
2015 –2016
General Application Process
The New York City Office of Adult and Continuing Education (OACE) provides more
than 900 tuition-free* classes for eligible students (21 years and older who have not
earned a U.S. high school diploma or equivalency) in:
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Career and Technical Education (CTE)
High School Equivalency Preparation (HSE)
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
*Students may be required to pay associated fees for textbooks, certification exams and/or uniforms
for specific classes.
We offer morning, afternoon and evening classes, Monday through Saturday at more than 175 sites
in all five boroughs, including public schools, community centers and faith-based organizations.
Students are welcome to take classes at any of our sites, regardless of the borough in which they
live.
Important: If a CTE class you desire requires a HS diploma or equivalent, you may dually enroll in an
adult basic ed. class. Learn a skill while preparing for your HS equivalency diploma.
OACE currently offers High School Equivalency exams at ten Testing Centers across all boroughs.
Fall Semester: September - January
Spring Semester: February - June
TABE Testing and Registration
Applicants are required to take the “Test of Adult Basic Education” (TABE).
The math and reading test results will be evaluated to determine both academic readiness and
appropriate course placement.
If reading and math levels fall below the academic requirement of an applicant’s course choice,
literacy classes will be offered to assist in raising academic readiness. When an applicant’s retest
meets the academic requirements for placement, enrollment preference in the original course
choice will be awarded.
Contact the regional office offering the course of your choice for orientation,
testing, and registration dates and times. Course offerings and training locations
are subject to change.
New York City Department of Education
Office of Adult and Continuing Education
2015 –2016
HSE * Basic Education * ESL * CTE Classes
All course offerings are Tuition-Free and for Eligible NYC residents
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Carpentry
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Construction Trades
Interior & Exterior
The Carpentry program will prepare students for
entry level employment as carpenters in both new
construction and renovation applications. Students
will receive basic carpentry theory, including
occupational math related to the trade of carpentry.
This 10-month course will provide hands-on training
in the installation of doors, windows and roofing;
instruction on operations such as drywall mechanics,
trim-joinery and molding; and an introduction
to carpentry machinery (how to set up and use
traditional shop tools such as the table saw drill
press, jointer, thickness planer, redial arm-saw, bandsaw and router).
Students will also be introduced to Green Construction
which is designed to teach students how to maximize
the energy efficiency of building structures and
decrease the waste of energy.
CERTIFICATION
OACE Certification of Completion
OSHA Card Fee: $5
COURSE PREREQUISITES
NONE
Areas of Instruction
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Construction Site Competencies
Introduction to Hand Tools
Wall and Floor Framing
Introduction to Portable Power Tools
Gypsum Wallboard Installation
Foundation Construction
Rough Carpentry
OSHA 10 Hr. Training
New York City Department of Education
PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
TABE Reading 7.0
TABE Math 7.0
ASSOCIATED FEES include:
Textbooks
Supplies
TRAINING LOCATIONS
Region 5 - School of Cooperative Technology
(Evening)
Office of Adult and Continuing Education
2015 –2016
Electrical Installation
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Areas of Instruction
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Safety
Low Voltage Wiring
Circuitry Design, Layout and Wire Installation
Tool Nomenclature & Use
Parts Terminolgy & Usage
Troubleshooting Low Voltage Light
Installation of Armored Cable
Switch Circuit Design & Installation
(Single Pole, Three Way & Four Way)
Installation of Fastening Devices
Thin Wall, Rigid Couduit, Aluminum/Conduit
& Wire Mold Installation
Employee Responsibilities
OSHA 10 Hr. Training
New York City Department of Education
CERTIFICATION
OACE Certificate of Completion
OSHA - Card Fee: $5
COURSE PREREQUISITES
NONE
PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
TABE Reading 7.0
TABE Math 7.0
ASSOCIATED FEES include:
Textbooks
Supplies
TRAINING LOCATIONS
Region 1 - S. Gompers H.S. (Evening)
Region 5 - School of Cooperative
Technology (Evening)
Office of Adult and Continuing Education
2015 –2016
Construction Trades
This 10 month course covers the fundamentals of basic electrical theory and hands-on
experience as it relates to residential and commercial wiring. Students will be prepared to
become electrician’s helpers or skilled apprentice electricans.
Construction Trades
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Electrical Installation, Solar
This 1 term course will prepare students for the one year Electrical Installation program.
Participants who successfully complete the course will qualify for programs leading to
certification as a Solar PV Installer. All theory and hands on practice are aligned to the National
Electrical Code Guidelines. For this course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion for
“Solar Electric.”
Areas of Instruction
1. Safety
2. Introduction to Electrical Circuits (mathematical
relationships and schematic diagrams)
3. Conduit Bending
4. Theoretical Concepts of Electricity
• (with overview of Photovoltaic (PV))
5. Solar PV Theory and System Design
6. OSHA 10Hr. Training
CERTIFICATION
OACE Certificate of Completion
OSHA - Card Fee: $5
COURSE PREREQUISITES
NONE
PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
TABE Reading 8.0
TABE Math 8.0
ASSOCIATED FEES include:
Textbooks
Supplies
TRAINING LOCATIONS
Region 1 - S. Gompers H.S. (Evening)
New York City Department of Education
Office of Adult and Continuing Education
2015 –2016
Plumbing
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Areas of Instruction
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Plumbing Principles and Operations
Installations
Malfunctions
Pipe Repairs: Replacements and Adjustments
Plumbing Fixtures and Associated Hardware
Copper Tubing
Waste Line Installations and Repair
Sanitary Drainage and Venting
Career & Financial Management
OSHA 10 Hr. Training
CERTIFICATION
OACE Certificate of Completion
OSHA - Card Fee: $5
COURSE PREREQUISITES
NONE
PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
TABE Reading 6.5
TABE Math 6.5
ASSOCIATED FEES include:
Textbooks
Supplies
TRAINING LOCATIONS
Region 1 - S. Gompers H.S. (Evening)
Region 5 - School of Coop Tech (Evening)
New York City Department of Education
Office of Adult and Continuing Education
2015 –2016
Construction Trades
This 10 month course covers the skills and competencies required in the plumbing industry.
Students are taught installation and maintenance concepts as well as the design and function of
plumbing fixtures. Participants are also introduced to aspects of running a plumbing company.
Welding
Construction Trades
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This one year certificate course covers the skills and competencies involved in the basic
study and practice of welding. This class will cover the techniques of five welding and cutting
processes that are typically used in the industry. In addition students will be eligible for an OSHA
training course and certification.
Areas of Instruction
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Safety
Tool Nomenclature & Use
Set-up and Operation of Welding Machines
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
Oxi Fuel Cutting and Plasma Arc Cutting
Employee Responsibilities
OSHA 10-Hr. Training
CERTIFICATION
New York State Field WElder Certification
OACE Certificate of Completion
OSHA - Card Fee: $5
COURSE PREREQUISITES
NONE
PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
TABE Reading and TABE Math 6.5–7.0
ASSOCIATED FEES include:
Textbooks
Supplies: Welding Electrodes and Testing
Materials (Metal Plates)
NY State Exam Fee, approx. $30
TRAINING LOCATIONS
Region 5 - CoopTech H.S. (Evening)
New York City Department of Education
Office of Adult and Continuing Education
2015 –2016
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Construction Trades
New York City Department of Education
Office of Adult and Continuing Education
2015 –2016
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
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This 10 month Air Conditioning &
Refrigeration course is designed to
prepare students for an enty level
job as an installer, serviceman or
technician helper. Students will learn
how to troubleshoot, service, and repair
domestic and commercial systems.
General Trades
Covered in the domestic field are home
refrigeratiors, freezers and window air
conditioners.
Covered in the commercial field are
grocery store and supermarket units,
beverage coolers, central A/C systems,
small chillers, ice machines, and walk-in
freezers.
Areas of Instruction
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Electrical Theory (DC/AC current)
Electirical Installation
Refrigeration Theory
Motors
Refrigeration Components
EPA Protection
Refrigerant Recovery
OSHA 10 Hr. Training
CERTIFICATION
HVAC
EPA Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Program
Exam Fee: $35
OSHA Card Fee: $5
OACE Certificate of Completion
COURSE PREREQUISITES
NONE
PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
High School or High School Equivalency Diploma
TABE Reading 7.0, TABE Math 7.0
ASSOCIATED FEES include:
Textbooks
Supplies
TRAINING LOCATIONS
Region 5 (Day Classes)
New York City Department of Education
Office of Adult and Continuing Education
2015 –2016
Boiler Maintenance/Air Pollution EPA
Areas of Instruction
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Components and Functions of #6 Boiler
The Science of Gas and Liquids
Combustion Theory
Fuel Flow Chart Reading
Thermal Energy
EPA Regulations
New York City Regulations
OSHA 10 Hr. Training
CERTIFICATION
EPA # 608
Exam Fee: $35
OSHA Card Fee: $5
COURSE PREREQUISITES
NONE
PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
High School Equivalency Diploma
TABE Reading 8.0
TABE Math 7.0
ASSOCIATED FEES include:
Textbooks
Supplies
TRAINING LOCATIONS
Region 5 - CoopTech H.S. (Evening)
New York City Department of Education
Office of Adult and Continuing Education
2015 –2016
General Trades
The Boiler Maintenance course prepares students for the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) certification exam. This intro course is designed to teach students the major components
of boilers and how to inspect boilers. This course is up to 2 months.
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Building Maintenance Program
General Trades
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This 10 month Building Maintenance course prepares students for an entry level position in
the building maintenance industry. This course covers four core areas: carpentry maintenance,
plumbing/heating maintenance, electrical maintenance and janitorial services. Upon successful
completion of the course, students will be eligible for OSHA and/or EPA Boiler Operator training
to prepare for certification.
Areas of Instruction
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Introduction to Safety, Hand Tools and Equipment
Basic Framing
Repairing Doors and Windows
Basic Lock Maintenance
Basic Electricity Theory
Repairing and Replacing Fixtures and Switches
Maintaining Electrical Equipment
Cleaning and Polishing Floors
Window Repair, Glazing and Cleaning
Repairing Vinyl Tiles
Measuring, Cutting and Soldering Black Pipe
Repairing Simple Leaks and Cleaning Drains
Heating Systems
Career & Financial Management
OSHA 10 Hr Training
New York City Department of Education
CERTIFICATION
OACE Certificate of Completion:
OSHA Card Fee: $5
COURSE PREREQUISITES
NONE
PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
TABE Reading 7.0
TABE Math 7.0
ASSOCIATED FEES include:
Textbooks
Supplies
TRAINING LOCATIONS
Region 5 - CoopTech H.S. (Evening)
Office of Adult and Continuing Education
2015 –2016
Culinary Arts / Food Preparation
CERTIFICATION
OACE Certificate of Completion
New York City Food Handler
Exam Fee: $25.00
Areas of Instruction
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Safety and Sanitation Skills
Nutrition and Healthy Cooking
Equipment Identification and Use
Measurements
Product Identification
Raw Product Fabrication
Cooking Methods
Baking Methods
Costing
Employee Responsibilities
COURSE PREREQUISITES
NONE
PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
TABE Reading 6.5
TABE Math 6.5
ASSOCIATED FEES include:
Textbooks
Supplies
TRAINING LOCATIONS
Region 5 - CoopTech H.S. (Evening)
New York City Department of Education
Office of Adult and Continuing Education
2015 –2016
General Trades
This 10 month program is designed to teach
students basic and advanced techniques in
culinary baking and kitchen management. Indepth hands on training include knife skills
development, butchering of common cuts of
meats and seafood preparation, garnishing
skills, culinary techniques development,
product identification, baking and pastry arts,
professional kitchen equipment operation,
recipe development, and team work.
Students are encouraged to practice at home
to further develop their skills and will be given
opportunities to showcase them in class.
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Medical Health Careers
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New York City Department of Education
Office of Adult and Continuing Education
2015 –2016
Medical Billing & Coding/Administration
Areas of Instruction
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Abstraction of Data
Medical Terminology
Anatomy, Physiology and Biology
Pharmacology
Disease
CPT Surgical and Non-Surgical Coding
ICD-9 Coding
Radiology and Pathology Coding
Business Communication
Computers and Internet Technology
Data Security, Information Security
Electronic Record Keeping
Health Care Law, Management, and Data Standards
Insurance Abuse, Compliance, and Fraud
Confidentiality and Professional Ethics
New York City Department of Education
CERTIFICATION
NHA Medical Biling and Coding Specialist
NHA Medical Administrative Assistant
Exam Fees: $105 Per Exam
OACE Certificate of Completion
COURSE PREREQUISITES
NONE
ASSOCIATED FEES include:
Exam Fees, Textbooks, Supplies
TRAINING LOCATIONS
Region 5 - MMALC (day)
Region 8 - BALC (day)
PLACEMENT REQUIREMENT
High school or High School Equivalency
Diploma
TABE Reading 8.0
TABE Math 8.0
Office of Adult and Continuing Education
2015 –2016
Medical Health Careers
The Medical Billing and Coding program is a 250-hour, 5-month course of study. The core areas
of study are: Health Insurance Fundamentals, Computerized Medical Insurance Billing, Science,
and Medical Administration. Students will be prepared to take the National Health Career
Association (NHA) exams: Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS) and the Certified Medical
Administrative Assistant (CMAA) which requires dual enrollment.
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Nursing Assistant Program (CNA)
Medical Health Careers
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The CNA program is designed to prepare students to take the New York State Department of Health
certification exam. Certification will qualify individuals for employment in long-term care facilities as
Certified Nurse Assistants. (Day program is 5 months - Evening program is 10 months)
• Nurse Aide Assistant theory and laboratory
• Supervised clinical experience in long term care facility
• Volunteer Internship
Areas of Instruction
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Basic Nursing skills
Personal Care skills
Safety
Mental Health and Social Service Needs
Care of Cognitively Impaired Residents
Basic Restorative Services
Resident’s Rights
Selection of applicants will be made by the Health
Careers faculty based on a portfolio review and personal
interviews. Every applicant is subject to a criminal
background check and medical evaluation including a ten
panel drug screen.
NOTE: As a condition of acceptance into the Nurse
Assistant program, applicants who do not possess a High
School or High School Equivalency diploma, must also be
registered for an ESL, BE or Pre-HSE.
New York City Department of Education
130 Hours
30 Hours
30 Hours
CERTIFICATION
NYS Dept of Health Certified Nurse Assistant
CPR
COURSE PREREQUISITES
NONE
PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
NO HS diploma required
TABE Reading 7.0
TABE Math 5.0
ASSOCIATED FEES include:
Textbooks, Supplies, Uniform, Exam Fees
TRAINING LOCATIONS
Region 1 BxALC (day)
Region 5 MMALC (day or evening)
Region 6 P.S. 13 (day)
Region 8 BALC (day and evening)
Office of Adult and Continuing Education
2015 –2016
Phlebotomy / EKG
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Areas of Instruction
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Cardiovascular System Theories
Venipuncture Principles
Venipuncture Equipment
Blood Specimen Collection and Handling Techniques
EKG Machine/Patient Setup
Electrocardiograph Analysis
Vital Signs Analysis
Infection Control and Medical Asepsis
Patient Positioning in Treatment Procedures
COURSE PREREQUISITES
Basic Pharmacology Principles
Medical Billing & Coding
Electronic Health Records
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
CERTIFICATIONS
(These courses must be taken with OACE)
1. NHA Certified EKG Technician (CET)
2. NHA Certified Phlebotom Technicial (CPT)
ASSOCIATED FEES include:
Exam Fee: $105 per exam
Textbooks
Uniforms
OACE Certificate of Completion
Supplies
PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
High School or High School Equivalency Diploma
TABE Reading 8.0, TABE Math 8.0
New York City Department of Education
TRAINING LOCATIONS
Region 5 MMALC (Evening)
Region 8 BALC (Saturday)
Office of Adult and Continuing Education
2015 –2016
Medical Health Careers
This 60-hour course is a supplement to other OACE Allied-Health offerings (Medical Office Administration and CNA) and covers phlebotomy, electrocardiography, electronic health records
and related clinical medical assisting topics. The course is designed to prepare students to take
the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified EKG Technician (CET) and Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exams. Students will meet requirements for entry-level positions as
Phlebotomy and EKG technicians.
Information Technology
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A+ Certification (CompTIA Computer Repair)
This 5 month A+ Computer Repair course will provide students with the skills required to install,
upgrade, repair, configure, troubleshoot, and perform basic maintenance on computer hardware
systems and peripheral devices. Students will also learn about memory systems, ports and
subsystems, operating systems, and commercial and occupational competencies. At the end of
the course, students will be required to take the CompTia A+ exams for certification.
Areas of Instruction
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Safety
Assembling and Disassembling Computer Systems
Loading Operating Systems Software
Utilizing Power on Self-Test and Diagnostic Techniques
Identifying Hardware Components
Troubleshooting Computer Conflicts
Partitioning Disks, Booting Analysis
Networking Fundamentals
Computer System Construction and Architecture
Operating Systems: DOS and Windows
Peripheral Operation and Repair
PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
High School or High School Equivalency Diploma
TABE Reading 8.0
TABE Math 7.0
New York City Department of Education
CERTIFICATION
CompTia A+
Exam Fee: $200
($100 per module (2 Modules)
OACE Certificate of Completion
COURSE PREREQUISITES
NONE
ASSOCIATED FEES include:
Textbooks
Supplies
TRAINING LOCATIONS
Region 1 - S. Gompers H.S. (Evening)
Region 8 - BALC (Day)
Office of Adult and Continuing Education
2015 –2016
Cisco Network Academy
CERTIFICATION
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Exam Fee: $250
OACE Certificate of Completion
Areas of Instruction
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Safety
Local Area Network
Electronics, Signals & Routers
Media Connections & Collisions
Cabling Concepts
Point to Point Protocol
Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
Network Layers
IP Addressing
TCP/IPI
Network Troubleshooting
COURSE PREREQUISITES
CompTIA A+ or Network+ Certification or
Equivalent Knowledge/Experience
PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
High School or High School Equivalency
Diploma
TABE Reading 8.0
TABE Math 8.0
ASSOCIATED FEES include:
Textbooks
Supplies
TRAINING LOCATIONS
Region 1 - S. Gompers H.S. (Evening)
New York City Department of Education
Office of Adult and Continuing Education
2015 –2016
Information Technology
The Cisco Network Academy introduces students to the concepts and technology of networking,
network design and wiring, programming, and equipment configuration. Students should have
prior computer maintenance and repair knowledge before taking this 10 month course. Students
who successfully complete the course will be eligible to take the Cisco Certified Network
Associate (CCNA) certification exam.
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Computer Literacy
Information Technology
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Learning how to use and understand computers in today’s modern world begins with this 5
month course. Students will learn what computers are, how they work, and be able to use a
computer for simple applications. Students are introduced to basic computer operations, Microsoft programs, keyboarding, and work related skills. Students will expand these skills by using
the Internet to research information, access and explore web sites, and emailing. No keyboarding skills required.
CERTIFICATION
OACE Certificate of Completion
Areas of Instruction
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3.
4.
COURSE PREREQUISITES: NONE
Computer Fundamentals
Internet Navigation
Touch Type Keyboarding
Introduction to Microsoft Applications
PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
TABE Reading 5.0, TABE Math 5.0
ASSOCIATED FEES include:
Textbooks, Supplies
TRAINING LOCATIONS
Region 1 (evenings)
Region 3 (evenings and Saturday)
Region 5 & 8 (day, evening, and Saturday)
New York City Department of Education
Office of Adult and Continuing Education
2015 –2016
Digital Technology (IC3 Certification)
Digital Technology (IC3 Certification Modules)
Living Online:
Covers skills for working in an Internet or networked environment.
Key Applications:
Covers the basic essentials of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, some of Access and
the common features.
Computing Fundamentals:
Covers a foundational understanding of computing software and hardware.
CERTIFICATION
IC3
Exam Fee: $29 per module
OACE Certificate of Completion
COURSE PREREQUISITES
NONE
ASSOCIATED FEES include:
Textbooks, Supplies
TRAINING LOCATIONS
Region 2 QALC (Saturday)
Region 8 BALC (day, evening, and Saturday)
PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
TABE Reading 7.0, TABE Math 5.0
New York City Department of Education
Office of Adult and Continuing Education
2015 –2016
Information Technology
This 10 month Digital Technology course is an intermediate certification course which prepares
students with the skills required to excel in virtually all career fields and academic pursuits requiring computer and Internet applications. This course leads to an “Internet Computing Core”
(IC3) Certification, which is the computer indurstry’s global standard for computer literacy. IC3
certified individuals are professionally recognized as having the critical entry-level skills necessary to utilize the latest computer and Internet technology effectively. Students who successfully
complete this course are eligible for advanced technical and certification courses such as Microsoft Office Specialist; CompTia’s: A+, Network +, and Security+ courses.
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Microsoft Office Excel
Information Technology
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This 5 month Microsoft Excel course covers essential basic and intermediate level skills for
creating, editing, formatting, and organizing spread sheets. This is a non-certification course.
However, students can take this course as entry level preparation for the Microsoft Office
Specialist (MOS) Certification course.
Areas of Instruction
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Managing Worksheets
Entering Text and Formulas
Formatting Cells
Page Layout & Setup
Charts and Images
CERTIFICATION
OACE Certificate of Completion
COURSE PREREQUISITES
Basic Keyboarding Skills
IC3 Certification or equivalent Knowledge/experience
PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
High School or High School Equivalency Diploma
TABE Reading 7.0
TABE Math 7.0
ASSOCIATED FEES include:
Textbooks
Supplies
TRAINING LOCATIONS
Region 2 QALC (evening and Saturday)
New York City Department of Education
Office of Adult and Continuing Education
2015 –2016
Microsoft Office Word
Areas of Instruction
CERTIFICATION
OACE Certificate of Completion
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COURSE PREREQUISITES
Basic Keyboarding Skills
IC3 Certification or Equivalent Knowledge/Experience
Documents: Page Layouts & Setup
Business and Personal Letters
Flyers and Business Cards
Text Formatting
WordArt and ClipArt
Templates
Tables
Hyperlinks
Smart Graphics
Styles and Themes
In Region 8:
These are included for the Medical
Administrative Assistant Certification, for
the students that are dually enrolled in
Medical Billing & Coding.
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PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
High school or High School Equivalency Diploma
TABE Reading 7.0
TABE Math 7.0
ASSOCIATED FEES include:
Textbooks
Supplies
TRAINING LOCATIONS
Region 2 (evening and Saturday)
Business Reports
Mail Merge
New York City Department of Education
Office of Adult and Continuing Education
2015 –2016
Information Technology
This 5 month Microsoft Word course covers essential basic and intermediate level skills for
creating, editing and managing common office documents. This is a non-certification course.
However, students can take this course as entry level preparation for the Microsoft Office
Specialist (MOS) Certification course or dually enroll in the Medical Billing class for the Medical
Administrative Assistant Certification.
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Microsoft Office Specialist
Information Technology
This 10-month course covers the business applications of the Windows based Microsoft Office
software program leading to “Microsoft Office Specialist” Certification which includes:
MS Word (Word Processing)
MS Excel (Spreadsheets)
MS PowerPoint (Presentations)
Students are prepared for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exams.
MOS Certification Exams
MS Word:
Used to create and edit personal and
business documents
MS Excel:
Used to create, edit, format and organize
workbooks and spreadsheets
MS PowerPoint:
Used to create personal and business slide
presentations
MS Outlook:
Used to organize and manage email,
calendars, personal and business
information
New York City Department of Education
CERTIFICATION
MOS - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and/or Outlook
OACE Certificate of Completion
COURSE PREREQUISITES
Basic Keyboarding Skills
IC3 Certification or Equivalent Knowledge/Experience
PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
High School or High School Equivalency Diploma
TABE Reading 8.0, TABE Math 7.0
ASSOCIATED FEES include:
Textbooks
Supplies
TRAINING LOCATIONS
Region 5 MMALC (day and Saturday)
Region 8 BALC (day and Saturday)
Office of Adult and Continuing Education
2015 –2016
Microsoft Office Suite
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This course covers the business applications of the Windows based Microsoft Office software
program which includes:
Components
CERTIFICATION
OACE Certificate of Completion
MS Word:
Used to create and edit personal and
business documents
COURSE PREREQUISITES
Basic Keyboarding Skills
MS Excel:
Used to create, edit, format and organize
workbooks and spreadsheets
MS PowerPoint:
Used to create personal and business slide
presentations
New York City Department of Education
PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
High School or High School Equivalency Diploma
TABE Reading 8.0, TABE Math 7.0
ASSOCIATED FEES include:
Textbooks
Supplies
TRAINING LOCATIONS
Region 2 QALC (day, evening and Saturday)
Region 5 MMALC (Saturday)
Region 8 BALC (day and Saturday)
Office of Adult and Continuing Education
2015 –2016
Information Technology
MS Word (Word Processing)
MS Excel (Spreadsheets)
MS PowerPoint (Presentations)
Network+ (CompTIA)
Information Technology
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The 5 month Network+ course is designed to prepare students for the CompTia’s Network+
certification examination and teach skills necessary to succeed as a Computer Network
Technician in this dynamic field. This course covers: networking fundamentals, networking
protocols, network design, implementation, troubleshooting and support.
Areas of Instruction
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Networking Introduction
Networking Media: Copper and Fiber-Optic Cable
Wireless Technology
Digital Encoding and Data Transmission
Network Operating Systems and Network Communications
Window Server-Based Networking
NetWare-Based Networking
Networking with UNIX-Type Operating Systems
Introduction to the Server
Remote Access and Long Distance Communications
Network Security
Managing and Troubleshooting Networks
Sub-netting
ATM and VOIP
Web Servers and Services
TCP/IPI Fundamentals
New York City Department of Education
CERTIFICATION
OACE Certificate of Completion
CompTia Network+
Exam Fee: $139
COURSE PREREQUISITES
CompTia A+ Certification or
Equivalent Knowledge/Experience
PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
High School or
High School Equivalency Diploma
TABE Reading 8.0
TABE Math 7.0
ASSOCIATED FEES include:
Textbooks
Supplies
TRAINING LOCATIONS
Region 8 BALC (day and evening)
Office of Adult and Continuing Education
2015 –2016
Adobe Photoshop
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CERTIFICATION
OACE Certificate of Completion
Areas of Instruction
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Workspace Interface
Color Correction
Photo Texture and Effects
File Formats
Resolution: Resizing & Resampling
Cropping and Transformations
Selections and Transformations
COURSE PREREQUISITES
MOS/IC3/DreamWeaver or Equivelant Knowledge/
Experience
PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
TABE Reading 7.0
TABE Math 5.0
ASSOCIATED FEES include:
Textbooks
Supplies
TRAINING LOCATIONS
Region 2 (Evening & Saturday)
New York City Department of Education
Office of Adult and Continuing Education
2015 –2016
Information Technology
This 10 month course covers the fundamentals of digital photo editing and processing of photos.
These essential skills include enhancing photographs by fixing and correcting common flaws,
preparing photographs to insert into presentations, email, creative artwork, and software
programs using digital images.
Security+ (CompTIA)
Information Technology
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The Security+ Certification is essential if you are interested in securing network services, network
devices, and network operating systems. This 5 month course will help you build on your knowledge
and professional experience with computer hardware, operating systems, and networks as you
acquire the specific skills required to implement basic security services on any type of computer
network. Participants will be prepared for the CompTIA Security+ Certification exam and will be able
to use Security+ as the foundation for advanced security certifications.
Areas of Instruction
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System Threats and Vulnerabilities Identification
Digital Forensics
System Attacks Simulation using Backtrack
Penetration Testing
Steganography
Organizational Security Policy
Security Infrastructure
Software-based System Attacks and Responses
CERTIFICATION
OACE Certificate of Completion
CompTIA Security +
Exam Fee: $190
COURSE PREREQUISITES
CompTIA A+ Certification
CompTIA Network+ Certification
PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
High School or High School
Equivalency Diploma
TABE Reading 8.0
TABE Math 7.0
ASSOCIATED FEES include:
Textbooks
Supplies
TRAINING LOCATIONS
Region 8 (Evening)
New York City Department of Education
Office of Adult and Continuing Education
2015 –2016
Web Design (Adobe Dreamweaver)
Areas of Instruction
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CSS
Hosting Internet Service Providers
Building Navigation Menus
Creating Forms
Using Spry Widgets
Copyright Laws
Layout and Designing Essentials
Typography
Tables
CERTIFICATION
OACE Certificate of Completion
COURSE PREREQUISITES
Basic computer skills
PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
TABE Reading 7.0
TABE Math 5.0
ASSOCIATED FEES include:
Textbooks
Supplies
TRAINING LOCATIONS
Region 8 BALC (afternoon)
New York City Department of Education
Office of Adult and Continuing Education
2015 –2016
Career and Technology Education
This 5-10 month Web Page Design course teaches the fundamentals of web design using a
WYSYWIG HTML editor. The essential skills that will be covered will enable students to create,
design and publish a basic website using Adobe Dreamweaver.
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