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Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center
Buffalo Educational Opportunity CenterIT'S NOT HOW YOU START... IT'S WHERE YOU FINISH
Buffalo Educational Opportunity CenterThe University at Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center (UBEOC) Testing Center aids both students and community members in assessing their academic and vocational progress, which serves as “first steps toward the attainment of long-term educational and employment goals.”
UBEOC's Testing Center offers over 10 tests, exams, and certifications that lead to academic and professional achievement. It has trained examiners that administer assessments in a secure and professional manner.
For more information regarding the tests offered at the Testing Center, please click on the links in the table below. Also, you may contact Mrs. Deidre Cole-Woodall, Testing Center Coordinator, at (716) 645-2872 or drcole2@buffalo.edu.
| Certification / Test / Exam | Certifying Board (if applicable) | Website | Program Requirements | Exam Offered Onsite? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross CPR / Standard First Aid | American Red Cross | emsassociates.com | All Allied Health | Yes |
| CSPDT Certification | CBSPD Certification Board | SterileProcessing.org | Central Sterilization | Pending |
| Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist | National Healthcareer Association | www.nhanow.com | All Allied Health (except Dental) | Yes |
| Certified Medical Billing Specialist | Medical Association of Billers | physicianswebsites.com | Medical Billing and Coding | Yes |
| Certified Nurse’s Assistant Certification / Recertification | NYS Education Department | nysed.gov | Certified Nurse's Assistant | Pending |
| Certified Phlebotomy Technician | National Healthcareer Association | www.nhanow.com | Patient Services Technician | Yes |
| Customer Service and Sales Certification | National Retail Foundation | www.nrf.com | All Vocational Programs (except Dental) | Yes |
| Dental Assisting New York State Licensure | Dental Association National Board | Dental Assisting Program | Yes | |
| Microsoft Office Specialist Certification | ATTAIN (no requirement) | Yes | ||
| Microsoft Technology Associate Certification | ATTAIN (no requirement) | Yes | ||
| National Work Readiness Credential | National Work Readiness Council | www.workreadiness.com | All Vocational Programs | Yes |
| Registered Medical Assistant Certification | American Medical Technologists | americanmedtech.org | Registered Medical Assistant | No |
| Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) | NYS Education Department | acces.nysed.gov | High School Equivalency | Yes |