Griffin Hospital Offering Spring Classes

DERBY -  The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, 300 Seymour Ave., Suite 206 in Derby, is offering classes for its spring Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Patient Care Technician (PCT) and Phlebotomy programs.

 

The CNA program starts May 14. The PCT and Phlebotomy programs begin May 15.

 

The CNA course offers students an affordable and condensed six-week schedule with classes Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Course content includes infection control, legal and ethical responsibilities, communications, body mechanics, moving and positioning residents, personal care skills, nutrition, measuring vital signs, and restorative care.

 

The program’s clinical experience is at a long term stay facility and Griffin Hospital from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for a total of 40 hours. After successfully completing the course and clinical experience, students will be qualified to take the certification exam for a Nursing Assistant in Connecticut. The CNA course tuition fee includes the course book, CPR training, and malpractice insurance coverage for the clinical rotation.

 

There will also be a CNA semester starting July 16.

 

The 16-week PCT program requires students to attend practical training on Mondays and Fridays from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., with the option to take the Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday phlebotomy classes either during the day from 9 a.m.-noon or during the evening from 6-9 p.m.

 

The PCT program offers ample hands-on training and opportunities for practical experience in the school's fully equipped mock hospital room and during the 160 hours of clinical experience. The course tuition includes textbook, malpractice insurance, CPR certification, and national certification costs.

 

The 13-week Phlebotomy program holds classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with a daytime option of 9 a.m.-noon or an evening option of 6-9 p.m. The tuition includes a 40-hour internship, national certification costs, lab coats, CPR certification, malpractice insurance and textbook.

 

Anyone 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED may apply for admission. Early application is encouraged for all courses, as space is limited.

 

For more information or to apply, call 203-732-1276 or 203-732-7578 or visit griffinhealth.org/allied-health.

 

(This is a press release from Griffin Hospital)

Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers to Host Education Assistance Seminars

DERBY - The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, 300 Seymour Ave., Suite 206 in Derby, will host two informational sessions about opportunities for education assistance through the Health CareeRx Academy.

 

The seminars will be Mon., June 26 at 6 p.m. and Wed., June 28 at 1 p.m. at the school. The seminars are free and open to the public.

 

The WorkPlace’s Health CareeRx Academy (HCA) is a broad partnership of healthcare providers, educators, trainers, and community-based organizations in Southwestern Connecticut that provide no-cost training and support to help participants obtain a career in the growing healthcare field. Designed with input from employers, HCA’s mission is to meet the current and evolving workforce needs of healthcare employers. The HCA provides occupational training, work readiness, and other supports to individuals who desire to begin or advance a career in healthcare.

 

Occupational skills training offered through the HCA include: Certified Nursing Assistants; Dental Assistants; Home Health Aides; Medical Assistants; Medical Office Management; Medical Records & Health Information Technicians; Patient Care Technicians; Pharmacy Technicians; Radiologic Technologists; Registered Nurses-ASN, BSN/CEIN; and Surgical Technologists. Individuals eligible to enroll are those receiving state assistance or are otherwise low income, and the long-term unemployed. All training by HCA leads to a certificate or degree and prepares individuals to pass a

state or national license exam.

 

The HCA also works with the School of Allied Health Careers to provide tuition assistance for students. The school offers training for individuals interested in becoming Certified Nursing Assistants, Patient Care Technicians, and Phlebotomists. Griffin Hospital's School of Allied Health Careers was one of the first hospital-based schools of its kind to be authorized by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education and offers Phlebotomy and other professional educational programs to provide training, education, and certification in selected health careers.

 

To register for the information session or for more information, call 203-732-1276 or 203-732-7578.

 

(This is a press release from Griffin Hospital)

Griffin in Derby offers Allied Health courses

Carol Grabinski, RN, BSN, teaches a class at The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers in Derby. 


DERBY - The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, at 300 Seymour Ave., Suite 206, offers day and evening class times for its fall Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician and Phlebotomy programs.

Anyone 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED may apply for admission. Early application is encouraged for all courses, as space is limited. 

The School of Allied Health Careers offers day and evening sessions for its CNA program with classes on Monday and Wednesday nights starting Sept. 15 and daytime classes on Tuesday and Thursday starting Sept. 16. 

The PCT program will start Sept. 15 and Phlebotomy begins Sept. 16.

The 13-week CNA course offers students an affordable and condensed schedule with classes taught by professionals in the medical field.
Course content includes infection control, legal and ethical responsibilities, communications, body mechanics, moving and positioning residents, personal care skills, nutrition, measuring vital signs, and restorative care. 
After successfully completing the course and clinical experience, students will be qualified to take the State exam for certification as a Nursing Assistant in Connecticut. The CNA course tuition fee includes the course book, CPR training, and malpractice insurance coverage for the clinical rotation.

The 16-week PCT program requires students to attend practical training on Mondays and Fridays from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., and have the option to take the Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Phlebotomy classes either during the day from 9 a.m.-noon or evenings from 6-9 p.m.
The Patient Care Technician program offers ample hands-on training and opportunities for practical experience in the school's fully equipped mock hospital room. One hundred and sixty hours of clinical hour experience is offered.
The course tuition includes textbook, malpractice insurance, CPR certification, and national certification. The students are also eligible to take the CNA state exam for certification in Connecticut after the completion of the course.

The 13-week phlebotomy program has day (9 a.m.-noon) and evening (6-9 p.m.) class options available for its Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday schedule. The course tuition includes a 40-hour internship, national certification, lab coats, CPR certification, malpractice insurance, and textbook.

For information or to apply, call 203-732-7578 or visit griffinhealth.org/allied-health.

Griffin Hospital's School of Allied Health Careers was one of the first hospital-based schools of its kind to be authorized by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education and offers Phlebotomy and other professional educational programs to provide training, education, and certification in selected health careers. Classes are taught by certified instructors in the Griffin Hospital Medical Building, 300 Seymour Ave.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Griffin in Derby offers health career classes

 Joanne Halstead trains Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers students on an EKG machine in the school’s mock hospital patient room. /Contributed photo

DERBY - The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, at 300 Seymour Ave. Suite 206 offers day and evening class times for its spring/summer Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician and Phlebotomy programs.

Anyone 18 years of age or older with a High School Diploma or GED may apply for admission. Early application is encouraged for all courses, as space is limited.

The School of Allied Health Careers offers day and evening sessions for its CNA program with classes on Monday and Wednesday nights starting May 19 and daytime classes on Tuesday and Thursday starting May 20. The PCT program begins May 19 and the Phlebotomy program begins May 19.

The 13-week CNA course offers students an affordable and condensed schedule with classes taught by professionals in the medical field. 
Course content includes infection control, legal and ethical responsibilities, communications, body mechanics, moving and positioning residents, personal care skills, nutrition, measuring vital signs, and restorative care. After successfully completing the course and clinical experience, students will be qualified to take the State exam for certification as a Nursing Assistant in Connecticut. The CNA course tuition fee includes the course book, CPR training, and malpractice insurance coverage for the clinical rotation.

The 16-week PCT program requires students to attend practical training on Mondays and Fridays from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., and have the option to take the Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday classes either during the day from 9 a.m.-noon or evenings from 6-9 p.m. The Patient Care Technician program offers ample hands-on training and opportunities for practical experience in the school's fully equipped mock hospital room. The course tuition includes textbook, malpractice insurance, CPR certification, and national certification.

The 13-week phlebotomy program has day (9 a.m.-noon) and evening (6-9 p.m.) class options available for its Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday schedule. The course tuition includes a 40-hour internship, national certification, lab coats, CPR certification, malpractice insurance and textbook.

For information or to apply, call 203-732-1276 or 203-732-7578 or visit griffinhealth.org/allied-health.

Griffin Hospital's School of Allied Health Careers was one of the first hospital-based schools of its kind to be authorized by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education and offers Phlebotomy and other professional educational programs to provide training, education, and certification in selected health careers.
Classes are taught by certified instructors in the Griffin Hospital Medical Building, 300 Seymour Ave.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Griffin in Derby to hold medical terminology course

DERBY - The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, 300 Seymour Ave., Suite 206, will offer its new Medical Terminology course starting Oct. 8.

Anyone 18 years of age or older with a High School Diploma or GED may apply for admission.
Early application is encouraged; space is limited.

The Medical Terminology course will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-9 p.m. for four-and-a-half weeks for a total of 30 hours.

The course is a basic course of medical vocabulary. It introduces word construction, pronunciation, prefixes, suffixes and root words. 

Use of medical dictionary and identification of accepted medical abbreviations help students navigate the world of medical terms. Using a body systems approach, the students will be able to apply their knowledge to the health care setting.

This course is beneficial to individuals pursuing a career in medical billing and coding, in a hospital setting or in any health-related profession.

Cost of the course is $500, including a $25 nonrefundable application fee.

Tuition includes cost of textbook.

For more information or to apply call 203-732-1276 or visit griffinhealth.org/allied-health.

About the School of Allied Health Careers

Griffin Hospital's School of Allied Health Careers was one of the first hospital-based schools of its kind to be authorized by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education. It offers Phlebotomy and other professional educational programs to provide training, education, and certification in selected health careers.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Health career school in Derby offers courses

DERBY - The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, 300 Seymour Ave., Suite 206, will offer its Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician and Phlebotomy programs beginning in September. 

Anyone 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED may apply for admission. Early application is encouraged for all courses, as space is limited.
 

The School of Allied Health Careers has expanded its CNA class offerings a session with classes on Monday and Wednesday nights starting Sept. 16 and a session with daytime classes on Tuesday and Thursday starting Sept. 17. The PCT program begins Sept. 16 and Phlebotomy program begins on Sept. 17.

Clinical rotations

The 13-week CNA course will be held from 5-9 p.m. for the Monday and Wednesday session with clinical rotations from 5-10 p.m. Classes for the Tuesday and Thursday session will be 9 a.m.-1 p.m. with clinical rotations from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 

Course content includes infection control, legal and ethical responsibilities, communications, body mechanics, moving and positioning residents, personal care skills, nutrition, measuring vital signs, and restorative care. 

Once a student successfully completes the course and clinical experience, they will be qualified to take the state exam for certification as a Nursing Assistant in Connecticut. 

The $1,250 CNA course tuition fee includes the course book, workbook, CPR training, and malpractice insurance coverage for the clinical rotation.

Hands-on training

The 16-week PCT program holds classes on Mondays and Fridays from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Students are able to choose the Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday portion of the program either during the day from 9 a.m.-noon or evenings from 6-9 p.m. to accommodate busy schedules. 

The Patient Care Technician program offers ample hands-on training and opportunities for practical experience in the school's fully equipped mock hospital room.

The $3,995 tuition includes four weeks practical training at Griffin Hospital, which is full time from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, textbook, malpractice insurance, CPR certification, and national certification. 

The 13-week phlebotomy program has classes on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Both day (9 a.m.-noon) and evening (6-9 p.m.) class options are available. 

The $1,995 tuition includes a 40-hour internship, national certification, lab coats, CPR certification, malpractice insurance and textbook.

For information or to apply, call 203-732-1276 or 203-732-7578 or visit griffinhealth.org/allied-health.

Griffin Hospital's School of Allied Health Careers was one of the first hospital-based schools of its kind to be authorized by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education and offers Phlebotomy and other professional educational programs to provide training, education, and certification in selected health careers. 

Classes are taught by certified instructors in the Griffin Hospital Medical Building, located at 300 Seymour Ave.

This information is from a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Griffin offers health career courses in Derby

DERBY - The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, 300 Seymour Ave., Suite 206, will offer its Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Patient Care Technician (PCT) and Phlebotomy programs beginning in September. 

Anyone 18 years of age or older with a High School Diploma or GED may apply for admission. 
Early application is encouraged for all courses, as space is limited.

The School of Allied Health Careers has expanded its CNA class offerings a session with classes on Monday and Wednesday nights starting Sept. 16 and a session with classes on Tuesday and Thursday nights starting Sept. 17. The PCT program begins Sept. 16 and Phlebotomy program begins Sept. 17.

Both sessions of the 13-week CNA course will be held from 5-9 p.m. with clinical courses from 5-10 p.m. for the Monday and Wednesday session and from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for the Tuesday and Thursday session. 

Course content includes infection control, legal and ethical responsibilities, communications, body mechanics, moving and positioning residents, personal care skills, nutrition, measuring vital signs, and restorative care. Once a student successfully completes the course and clinical experience, they will be qualified to take the State exam for certification as a Nursing Assistant in Connecticut. 

The $1,250 CNA course tuition fee includes the course book, workbook, and malpractice insurance coverage for the clinical rotation, which will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings as well as Saturday mornings.

The 16-week PCT program holds classes on Mondays and Fridays from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Students are able to choose the Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday portion of the program either during the day from 9 a.m.-noon or evenings from 6-9 p.m. to accommodate busy schedules. The Patient Care Technician program offers ample hands-on training and opportunities for practical experience in the school's fully equipped mock hospital room. 

The $3,995 tuition includes four weeks practical training at Griffin Hospital, which is full time from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, textbook, malpractice insurance, CPR certification, and national certification. 

The 13-week phlebotomy program has classes on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Both day (9 a.m.-noon) and evening (6-9 p.m.) class options are available. 

The $1,995 tuition includes a 40-hour internship, national certification, lab coats, CPR certification, malpractice insurance and textbook.

For information or to apply, call 203-732-1276 or 203-732-7578 or visit griffinhealth.org/allied-health.

Griffin Hospital's School of Allied Health Careers was one of the first hospital-based schools of its kind to be authorized by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education and offers Phlebotomy and other professional educational programs to provide training, education, and certification in selected health careers. 

Classes are taught by certified instructors in the Griffin Hospital Medical Building, located at 300 Seymour Ave.

This post is taken from a press release.

 

Medical terminology course offered at Griffin in Derby

DERBY - The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, 300 Seymour Ave., Suite 206, will offer its new Medical Terminology course this July.

Anyone 18 years of age or older with a High School Diploma or GED may apply for admission.
Early application is encouraged; space is limited.

The Medical Terminology course starts July 9 and will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for four-and-a-half weeks for a total of 30 hours.

This course is a basic course of medical vocabulary. It introduces word construction, pronunciation, prefixes, suffixes and root words.
Use of medical dictionary and identification of accepted medical abbreviations help students navigate the world of medical terms. Using a body systems approach, the students will be able to apply their knowledge to the health care setting.
This course is beneficial to individuals pursuing a career in medical billing and coding, in a hospital setting or in any health-related profession. Cost of the course is $500, including a $25 nonrefundable application fee. Tuition includes cost of textbook.

For information or to apply call 203-732-1276 or visit griffinhealth.org/allied-health.

About the School of Allied Health Careers

Griffin Hospital's School of Allied Health Careers was one of the first hospital-based schools of its kind to be authorized by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education and offers Phlebotomy and other professional educational programs to provide training, education, and certification in selected health careers.


This information is from a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Griffin to offer medical terminology course in Derby

DERBY - The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, 300 Seymour Ave., Suite 206 will offer its new Medical Terminology course this July.

Anyone 18 years of age or older with a High School Diploma or GED may apply for admission. Early application is encouraged; space is limited.

The Medical Terminology course starts July 9 and will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for four-and-a-half weeks for a total of 30 hours.

This course is a basic course of medical vocabulary. It introduces word construction, pronunciation, prefixes, suffixes and root words. Use of medical dictionary and identification of accepted medical abbreviations help students navigate the world of medical terms. 

Using a body systems approach, the students will be able to apply their knowledge to the health care setting. The course is beneficial to individuals pursuing a career in medical billing and coding, in a hospital setting or in any health-related profession.

Cost of the course is $500, including a $25 nonrefundable application fee. Tuition includes cost of textbook.

For information or to apply call 203-732-1276 or visit griffinhealth.org/allied-health.

This post is taken from a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Health career courses offered in Derby

DERBY - The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, 300 Seymour Ave., Suite 206 will offer its Certified Nursing Assistant program and Medical Terminology course this month.

Anyone 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED may apply for admission. Early application is encouraged, as space is limited.

The CNA program begins May 20 and the Medical Terminology course starts May 28.
The 13-week CNA course will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5 - 9 p.m.
Course content includes infection control, legal and ethical responsibilities, communications, body mechanics, moving and positioning residents, personal care skills, nutrition, measuring vital signs, and restorative care.

Once a student successfully completes the course and clinical experience, they will be qualified to take the State exam for certification as a Nursing Assistant in Connecticut.
The $1,250 CNA course tuition fee includes the course book, workbook, and malpractice insurance coverage for the clinical rotation, which will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings as well as Saturday mornings.

The Medical Terminology course will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for four-and-a-half weeks for a total of 30 hours.
This course is a basic course of medical vocabulary. It introduces word construction, pronunciation, prefixes, suffixes and root words.
Use of medical dictionary and identification of accepted medical abbreviations help students navigate the world of medical terms. Using a body systems approach, the students will be able to apply their knowledge to the health care setting.
This course is beneficial to individuals pursuing a career in medical billing and coding, in a hospital setting or in any health-related profession. Cost is $500, including a $25 nonrefundable application fee. Tuition includes cost of textbook.

For information or to apply, call 203-732-1276 or visit griffinhealth.org/allied-health.

Griffin Hospital's School of Allied Health Careers was one of the first hospital-based schools of its kind to be authorized by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education and offers Phlebotomy and other professional educational programs to provide training, education, and certification in selected health careers.

Classes are taught by certified instructors in the Griffin Hospital Medical Building, 300 Seymour Ave.

Medical terminology course slated in Derby

DERBY - The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, at 300 Seymour Avenue, Suite 206, offers a new Medical Terminology course starting May 28.
The Medical Terminology course will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for four-and-a-half weeks for a total of 30 hours.
This course is a basic course of medical vocabulary.

It introduces word construction, pronunciation, prefixes, suffixes and root words. Use of medical dictionary and identification of accepted medical abbreviations help students navigate the world of medical terms.
Using a body systems approach, the students will be able to apply their knowledge to the health care setting.
This course is beneficial to individuals pursuing a career in medical billing and coding, in a hospital setting or in any health-related profession. Cost of course is $500 including a $25 nonrefundable application fee. Tuition includes cost of textbook.

For more information or to apply, call 203-732-1276 or visit griffinhealth.org/allied-health.

Griffin Hospital's School of Allied Health Careers was one of the first hospital-based schools of its kind to be authorized by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education and offers Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Patient Care Technician (PCT) and Phlebotomy and other professional educational programs to provide training, education, and certification in selected health careers. Classes are taught by certified instructors in the Griffin Hospital Medical Building, located at 300 Seymour Ave.

This information is taken from a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Health career courses slated in Derby

DERBY - The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, at 300 Seymour Ave., Suite 206, will offer its Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician and Phlebotomy programs beginning in May.

Anyone 18 years of age or older with a High School Diploma or GED may apply for admission. Early application is encouraged for all courses, as space is limited.

The CNA and PCT programs begin May 20 and Phlebotomy program begins May 21.
The 13-week CNA course will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5-9 p.m.
Course content includes infection control, legal and ethical responsibilities, communications, body mechanics, moving and positioning residents, personal care skills, nutrition, measuring vital signs, and restorative care.
Once a student successfully completes the course and clinical experience, they will be qualified to take the State exam for certification as a Nursing Assistant in Connecticut.

The $1,200 CNA course tuition fee includes the course book, workbook, and malpractice insurance coverage for the clinical rotation, which will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings as well as Saturday mornings.

The 16-week PCT program holds classes on Mondays and Fridays from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Students are able to choose the Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday portion of the program either during the day from 9 a.m.-noon or evenings from 6-9 p.m. to accommodate busy schedules.

The Patient Care Technician program offers ample hands-on training and opportunities for practical experience in the school's fully equipped mock hospital room.
The $3,995 tuition includes four weeks practical training at Griffin Hospital, which is full time from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, textbook, malpractice insurance, CPR certification, and national certification. 
The 13-week phlebotomy program has classes on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Both day and evening class options are available.
The $1,995 tuition includes a 40-hour internship, national certification, lab coats, CPR certification, malpractice insurance and textbook.

For information or to apply, contact course instructors Joanne Halstead or Tracy Huneke, or call the School at 203-732-1276 or 203-732-7578.

Griffin Hospital's School of Allied Health Careers was one of the first hospital-based schools of its kind to be authorized by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education and offers Phlebotomy and other professional educational programs to provide training, education, and certification in selected health careers. Classes are taught by certified instructors in the Griffin Hospital Medical Building, located at 300 Seymour Ave.

This information is taken from a press release from Griffin Hospital. 

Griffin Hospital to offer CNA course

DERBY - The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, at 300 Seymour Ave., Suite 206, will offer its Certified Nursing Assistant program beginning in January 2013.

The CNA program begins Jan. 14. The 13-week course will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-9 p.m. 

Course content includes infection control, legal and ethical responsibilities, communications, body mechanics, moving and positioning residents, personal care skills, nutrition, measuring vital signs, and restorative care. 

Once a student successfully completes the course and clinical experience, they will be qualified to take the State exam for certification as a Nursing Assistant in Connecticut.

The $1,200 CNA course tuition fee includes the course book, workbook, and malpractice insurance coverage for the clinical rotation, which will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings as well as Saturday mornings.

Anyone 18 years of age or older with a High School Diploma or GED may apply for admission. For information or to apply, call 203-732-1276 or visit griffinheath.org/allied-health. Early application is encouraged, as space is limited.

Griffin Hospital's School of Allied Health Careers was one of the first hospital-based schools of its kind to be authorized by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education and offers professional educational programs to provide training, education, and certification in selected health careers. Classes are taught by certified instructors in the Griffin Hospital Medical Building, located at 300 Seymour Ave.