Griffin Hospital School in Derby accepting applications for health career programs

The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers is accepting applications for the spring semester of its Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, Patient Care Technician, and Certified Nursing Assistant programs./ Contributed photo

DERBY - The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, at 300 Seymour Ave., Suite 206 is accepting applications for the spring semester of their Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, Patient Care Technician (PCT) and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) programs.

The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant program and the school’s new online Hybrid Certified Clinical Medical Assistant program begin in mid-March. 

The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant program runs for 28 weeks with classes five days a week from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., including 160 clinical externship hours at Griffin Faculty Physicians’ primary care offices and specialty offices such as gastroenterology, OB-GYN, surgical, and cardiology. 

The Hybrid Certified Clinical Medical Assistant program offers 22 weeks of online lessons with a weekly on-campus requirement for skills training from 6 p.m.-9 p.m., and an 80-hour clinical externship. 

Upon passing the NHA national exam for Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, graduates of these programs earn two college credits.

The programs prepare students to become multi-skilled health care 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 diversity of other job options in the hospital or laboratory setting.

The Certified Phlebotomy Technician class starts in May and includes day and evening options of Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m.-noon or 6-9 p.m. 

The program runs for a total of 14 weeks, including a 32-40-hour clinical experience. 

Upon passing the NHA national exam for Certified Phlebotomy Technician, graduates will earn two college credits.

The PCT program runs 17 weeks with classes Monday through Friday offering students the flexibility to take day or evening hours Tuesday through Thursday, with Monday and Friday classes from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 

This includes 160 hours of hands-on clinical experience. After completion of this course, students can sit for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician and Certified Patient Care Technician exams. 

Upon passing the Certified Phlebotomy Technician exam, graduates will earn two college credits. Graduates will also be qualified to take the certification exam for a Nursing Assistant in Connecticut.

The CNA course offers students an affordable and condensed schedule with day classes Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. in May and July. The program’s clinical experience will be at a long-term care facility in addition to Griffin Hospital totaling 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. 

CPR certification is included in tuition for all programs.

Anyone 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED and is proficient in the English language 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.