This photo came up in my Facebook memories. I took it four years ago today.
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky
This photo came up in my Facebook memories. I took it four years ago today.
Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers offers medical assistant program
Griffin Hospital to start medical assistant training program April 19./ Contributed photo
DERBY - The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, 300 Seymour Ave., Suite 206, offers a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant training program starting April 19.The program prepares students to become multi-skilled healthcare professionals that specialize in outpatient settings.
Medical assistants perform both clinical and administrative duties and assist a variety of providers including physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Graduates of this program may find entry-level positions in medical offices, clinics, urgent care centers and may work in general medicine or specialty practices. This program also provides the diversity of other job options in the hospital or laboratory setting.
The program runs for 28 weeks with classes five days a week from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., including 160 clinical hours at Griffin Faculty Physicians’ primary care offices and specialty offices such as gastroenterology, OB-GYN, surgical and cardiology.
Topics covered in the program include anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, clinical procedures, aseptic techniques, minor surgical procedures, phlebotomy, electrocardiogram, pathology and law and ethics in the medical field, as well as general administrative skills including electronic health records, insurance billing and coding, formatting documents, basic accounting and patient scheduling.
The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant training program is offered twice a year.
The program runs for 28 weeks with classes five days a week from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., including 160 clinical hours at Griffin Faculty Physicians’ primary care offices and specialty offices such as gastroenterology, OB-GYN, surgical and cardiology.
Topics covered in the program include anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, clinical procedures, aseptic techniques, minor surgical procedures, phlebotomy, electrocardiogram, pathology and law and ethics in the medical field, as well as general administrative skills including electronic health records, insurance billing and coding, formatting documents, basic accounting and patient scheduling.
The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant training program is offered twice a year.
Anyone 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED may apply for admission. The School of Allied Health Careers has recently partnered Meritize to offer student loans in which applicants can enhance credit evaluation and loan options by sharing their academic profiles. Pre-approval is available at https://apply.meritize.com.
Early application is encouraged, as space is limited. For more information or to apply, call 203-732-1276 or 203-732-7578 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 Office of Higher Education and offers 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.
Early application is encouraged, as space is limited. For more information or to apply, call 203-732-1276 or 203-732-7578 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 Office of Higher Education and offers 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.
Shelton woman reported missing; Silver Alert issued
Missing: “Please help us find our family member: Karen Setum. She drives a light blue Toyota Avalon, License Plate #AR91261. She is in her early 60’s and has recently recovered from COVID. We believe that she may be confused and lost. She is now listed as a Silver Alert.
"Please call the Shelton Police Department (203) 924-1544 if you have any information about her whereabouts. Thank you so much!”
Derby Public Library to celebrate National Children's Craft Day
National Children's Craft Day Celebration (Ages 3-11)
March 13, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. or March 15, 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
"As part of our ongoing Take & Make packet series, Derby Public Library offers kid-friendly engaging crafts.
"This special St. Patrick's Day DIY packet includes instructions and basic supplies needed to complete the craft. Feel free to embellish using materials at home!
"There will also be a how-to video viewable on our Facebook & YouTube sites for this craft.
"NOTE: Registration below only allowed for one session/date. Packets are available only for those who register and can be picked up in our vestibule."
March 13 - https://bit.ly/3ckoQ95
March 15 - https://bit.ly/2OgbYc2
The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St., Derby.
For information call 203-736-1482 or email dplreference@biblio.org.
This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.
Derby Historical Society shares info about Tom Thumb's performance at local church
Here’s an 1848 announcement about a performance which was to take place at the Birmingham Congregational Church by P. T. Barnum’s little friend, Tom Thumb.
Shared from the Derby Historical Society's Facebook page.