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DERBY, CT (April 19, 2012) - Applications are being accepted for the next Phlebotomy course being offered by the Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, 300 Seymour Ave. in Derby. Anyone age 18 or older with a High School Diploma or GED may apply for admission. Early registration is encouraged, as space is limited.

The popular 13-week Phlebotomy course begins Tuesday, May 22, with classes held Tuesday through Thursday. Students can choose to attend either day (9:00 a.m. to noon) or evening (6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.) sessions to accommodate their schedules. Tuition is $1,995 and includes lab coats, books, national certification exam fee, and a 40-hour externship.

For more information or to apply, contact course instructors Joanne Halstead RN, BSN, MS at jhalstead@griffinhealth.org or Tracy Huneke CP, NPA, CHI, at thuneke@griffinhealth.org, or call the school at 203.732.1276.

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The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers will be offering an evening program for adults over 18 years of age with high school diploma or GED to qualify  to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The 16-week course, which begins Monday, March 12, is comprised of 12 weeks of Monday evening classes, held 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm at the School of Allied Health Careers, followed by a four weeks of clinical experience at an extended care facility on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm.

The course content will include infection control, legal and ethical responsibilities, communications, body mechanics, moving and positioning residents, personal care skills, nutrition, measuring vital signs, and restorative care.

Once a student successfully completes the course and clinical experience, they will be qualified to take the State exam for certification as a Nursing Assistant...

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DERBY, CT (December 27, 2011) - There are a limited number of spots still available for the next Patient Care Technician and Phlebotomy courses being offered by the Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers. Anyone age 18 or older with a High School Diploma or GED may apply for admission. Early application is encouraged for both courses, as space is limited.

The Winter session of the School's Patient Care Technician (PCT) program begins Monday, January 23, with classes held Monday and Fridays from 9am to 3:30pm. Students are able to choose the Tues., Weds., Thurs. portion of the program either days from 9 to 12 noon or evenings from 6pm to 9pm 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 School's fully...

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DERBY, CT (November 17, 2011) - Applications are being accepted for the next Patient Care Technician and Phlebotomy courses being offered by the Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers. Anyone age 18 or older with a High School Diploma or GED may apply for admission. Early registration is encouraged for both courses, as space is limited.

The Winter session of the School's Patient Care Technician (PCT) program begins Monday, January 23, with classes held Monday and Fridays from 9am to 3:30pm. Students are able to choose the Tues., Weds., Thurs. portion of the program either days from 9 to 12 noon or evenings from 6pm to 9pm 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 School's fully equipped mock hospital room. Tuition...

DERBY, CT (April 29, 2011) - Applications are being accepted for the next Patient Care Technician and Phlebotomy courses being offered by the Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers. Anyone age 18 or older with a High School Diploma or GED may apply for admission. Early registration is encouraged for both courses, as space is limited.

The Summer session of the School's Patient Care Technician (PCT) program begins Monday, May 23, with classes held Monday and Fridays from 9am to 3:30pm. Students are able to choose the Tues., Wed., Thurs. portion of the program either days from 9 to 12 noon or evenings from 6pm to 9pm 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 School's fully equipped mock hospital room. Tuition includes four weeks practical...

DERBY, CT - The early registration deadline for the next Phlebotomy Course being offered by the Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers is January 30.

The Winter 2011 Session of this popular 13-week course begins Tuesday, February 15, 2011 and is open to anyone age 18 or older with a High School Diploma or GED.  Early registration is strongly encouraged, as space is limited.

The course will be offered Tuesday - Thursday for 13 consecutive weeks, with participants able to choose between morning (9:00 am - noon) or evening (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm) sessions, based on their schedules. Tuition is $1,995 and includes a 40-hour externship, national certification, lab coats, and books.

Interested students are encouraged to contact Instructor Tracy Huneke, CP, NPA, CHI at 203.732.1276 or thuneke@griffinhealth.org to inquire...

DERBY, CT - Registration is now open for the Winter 2011 session of the popular 13-week phlebotomy course offered by the Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers. The course, which begins Tuesday, February 15, 2011, is open to anyone age 18 or older with a High School Diploma or GED.

The February 2011 phlebotomy course will be offered Tuesday - Thursday for 13 consecutive weeks, with participants able to choose between morning (9:00 am - noon) or evening (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm) sessions, based on their schedules. Tuition is $1,995 and includes a 40-hour externship, national certification, lab coats, and books.

Interested students are encouraged to contact Instructor Tracy Huneke, CP, NPA, CHI at 203.732.1276 or thuneke@griffinhealth.org to inquire about admission...

A limited number of spots are still available for a 12-week Phlebotomy Course offered by the Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers that begins Tuesday, September 21, 2010. The course offers both morning and evening schedules to accommodate students' work schedules and other obligations, and is open to anyone age 18 or older with a High School Diploma or GED.

The September Phlebotomy Course will be offered Tuesday - Thursday for 12 consecutive weeks, with participants able to choose between morning (9:00 am - noon) or evening (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm) sessions, based on their schedules. Tuition is $1995 and includes a 40-hour externship, national certification, lab coats, and books.

Interested students are encouraged to contact Instructor Tracy Huneke, CP, NPA, CHI at 203.732.1276 or thuneke@griffinhealth.org to inquire about admission to the course.

Griffin Hospital's School is one of the first hospital-based schools of its kind to be authorized by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education,...

Derby, CT - The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers will offer its third 12-week Phlebotomy Course beginning Tuesday, May 25, 2010. The course offers both morning and evening schedules to accommodate students' work schedules and other obligations, and is open to anyone age 18 or older with a High School Diploma or GED.

Griffin Hospital's School is one of the first hospital-based schools of its kind to be accredited by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education, and plans to continue offering Phlebotomy and other professional educational programs locally to provide training, education, and certification in selected health careers.  Classes are taught by certified instructors in newly renovated classroom space in the Griffin Hospital Medical Building,...

DERBY, CT: The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers will offer its second 12-week phlebotomy course beginning Tuesday, February 16, 2010. The course offers both morning and evening schedules to accommodate students' work schedules and other obligations, and is open to anyone age 18 or older with a High School Diploma or GED.

The School's first phlebotomy course, which began in September 2009, was filled to capacity. All 30 students from the first course graduated from their coursework and recently sat for their national certification exam. Students are currently completing their 40-hour externships in several healthcare settings, with the majority expected to find employment upon completing the externships and receiving their certification in phlebotomy.

Griffin Hospital's School is one of the first hospital-based schools of its kind to be authorized by the Connecticut Department...

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DERBY, CT (June 19, 2009) - Griffin Hospital is hosting a 100th Birthday Party on Saturday, June 27, from 11 am to 3 pm and the entire community is invited. Attendees will have an opportunity to tour Griffin Hospital's new Clinical Laboratory and the completed Phase I of the Emergency Department. The final phase of this three-year project, which began in 2007 and included the opening of the Hewitt Ambulatory Care Services Pavilion and the Center for Cancer Care last October, will coincide with the centennial celebration at the end of the year.

Meanwhile, the move into the new Clinical Laboratory was completed this week along with Phase I of the Emergency Department expansion including the new Emergency Department lobby and half of the treatment rooms. When fully completed, the Emergency Department expansion will increase the size...

DERBY, CT - Interested individuals will be able to learn more and sign up for a 12-week phlebotomy course at Griffin Hospital during an open house on Saturday, June 27, from 11am to 3pm. On that date, Griffin Hospital will host a birthday party to celebrate a century of caring for its community. Valley residents are invited to "come back where it all began."

The phlebotomy course will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 8, and run for 12 consecutive weeks with both morning and evening schedules. The course is open to anyone age 18 or older with a High School Diploma or GED. Tuition includes CPR certification, a 40-hour externship, national certification, lab coat and books.

Griffin Hospital's 100th Birthday Party promises to be a fun-packed event. Free cake and ice cream, kids' activities, musical entertainment and "behind the scenes" tours of the Operating Room, Childbirth Center, Digestive Disorders Center and Health Resource Center are...