Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers offers winter semesters

The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers is accepting applications for winter semesters of its Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, and Phlebotomy programs./ Contributed photo

DERBY - The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, at 300 Seymour Ave., Suite 206, is accepting applications for the winter semesters of Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Phlebotomy programs.

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 hours at Griffin Faculty Physicians’ primary care and specialty offices such as gastroenterology, OB-GYN, surgical, and cardiology.

Tuition includes CPR certification, national exam fees, textbooks and online course materials.

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 6-week CNA course offers students an affordable and condensed schedule with classes Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The school is also currently accepting applications for a CNA Spring evening program.  

The content includes infection control, legal and ethical responsibilities, communications, body mechanics, moving and positioning residents, personal care skills, nutrition, vital signs, and restorative care. Students practice hands-on skills prior to their clinical experience with role-playing, simulations, and other modalities. The program’s clinical training will be at Griffin Hospital AND a long term stay facility, totaling 40 hours. After successful completion of the course and clinical experience, students will be qualified to take the state certification exam for a Nursing Assistant in Connecticut. CPR certification, textbooks, and malpractice insurance are included in tuition.

The 14-week Phlebotomy program holds classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursday evenings from 6-9 p.m. The course tuition includes a 32-40-hour internship, national certification exam, 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.

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. 

College credits are offered for eligible certification earners. Classes are taught by certified instructors or Master’s prepared nurses in the Griffin Hospital Medical Building, 300 Seymour Ave., Derby.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

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Gentile participates in forum focusing on jobs in medical field

State Rep. Linda M. Gentile

HARTFORD - State Rep. Linda Gentile, D-Ansonia, Derby, Friday participated in an information forum at the Commission on Economic Competitiveness focused on developing a cluster of jobs in the medical and personal health field.

“I believe that one of the most important things that I can do as a legislator and policymaker is look for opportunities and ways to create jobs and improve our economy. That is why I attended and participated in this forum focusing on the creation of jobs in the medical field,” Gentile said.

The meeting discussed establishing and maintaining an Asset Inventory across the state to identify Connecticut organizations and companies working in bioscience, biopharma, biotech, genomics, clinomics, epigenomes, pharmacogenomics, and related fields.

By identifying these organizations, the state can promote business development through competitions that will incentivize firms or individuals located anywhere in the world to come into Connecticut. Furthermore, the state will be able to retain talent and invite and recruit experts in the fields of precision medicine and personalized health work in CT to build a critical mass of talent.

The economic impact of building a cluster and critical mass around precision medicine will have strong and positive effects cross the state.

The Commission on Economic Competitiveness works to analyze the implications of state tax policy on state business and industry and to develop policies that promote economic growth.

This is a press release from the state House Democrats' office.