Hospital School Of Allied Health Careers Offers January Courses
Hospital School Of Allied Health Careers Offers January Courses
DERBY â The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers will offer its certified nursing assistant (CNA), patient care technician (PCT), and phlebotomy programs beginning in January. 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 program begins on January 14. The 13-week course will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5 to 9 pm.
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 students successfully complete 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 PCT program begins on January 21 with classes on Mondays and Fridays from 9 am to 3:30 pm. Students are able to choose the Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday portion of the program either during the day from 9 am to noon or evenings from 6 to 9 pm to accommodate busy schedules.
The program runs for 16 consecutive weeks.
The patient care technician program offers ample hands-on training and opportunities for practical experience in the schoolâs fully equipped mock hospital room. The $3,995 tuition includes four weeks practical training at Griffin Hospital, which is full time from 7 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, textbook, malpractice insurance, CPR certification, and national certification.
The phlebotomy program begins on January 22 with classes held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for 13 consecutive weeks. 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 more information or to apply, contact course instructors Joanne Halstead, RN, BSN, MS, or Tracy Huneke, CP, NPA, CHI, or call the school at 203-732-1276.