The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers is accepting applications for its Accelerated Certified Nursing Assistant program and its Patient Care Technician and Phlebotomy programs. / Submitted photo
DERBY - The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, at 300 Seymour Ave., Suite 206 is offering winter classes for its Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician, and Phlebotomy programs.
Classes for the CNA program will be Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. starting Jan. 15.
The day PCT program and the Phlebotomy program begin Jan 16.
The CNA course offers students an affordable and condensed six-week schedule.
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.-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.
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, and Thursday Phlebotomy classes are offered 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.
Classes for the 13-week Phlebotomy program will be Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with a daytime option of 9 a.m.-noon or an evening option of 6-9 p.m. The course tuition includes a 40-hour internship, national certification, 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.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
