The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers will host an open house on June 30 from 2-6 p.m. to highlight its new Ansonia location and new scholarship and grant opportunities.
The school is pleased to announce a new scholarship program available to prospective students. Futuro Health and the Elizabeth C. Deluca Foundation will provide scholarships that cover the full cost of tuition for the school’s Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Phlebotomy and Medical Assistant programs. The scholarships are part of the organizations’ shared mission to support growth, health and wealth of communities by supporting adults seeking a rewarding career in healthcare.
Applicants must be 18 years of age to apply. The school also has partnerships with TEAM Inc., The Workplace, Inc. and other grant programs that can reduce tuition costs.
The school recently moved to 219 Division Street in Ansonia, offering increased space for classrooms and its fully equipped hospital patient care simulation room. The open house will give prospective students a chance to tour the facility and learn more about the school’s CNA, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy and Patient Care Technician training programs.
The School of Allied Health Careers provides exceptional healthcare education with knowledgeable and experienced teachers who are nationally certified or master’s prepared nurses. Students receive unmatched experience in a seven-time Newsweek World’s Best Hospital in programs including Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, Patient Care Technician, and Nursing Assistant. Accredited by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education and approved by the State of Connecticut Department of Health, the school offers one-on-one teaching that has helped its graduates achieve a high rate of success on certification tests. Also, the school boasts a strong job placement rate with most graduates quickly finding positions at Griffin or other area hospitals and medical practices
Students must be proficient in the English language may apply for admission. The COVID 19 vaccination series is required prior to enrollment.
For more information about the school, call 203-732-1276 or 203-732-7578 or visit griffinhealth.org/allied-health.
About Futuro Health
Futuro Health addresses the critical shortage in healthcare workers through its national nonprofit mission to improve the health and well-being of communities by growing the largest network of allied health workers in the nation. We empower individuals by providing them with the credentials and qualifications for their first or next healthcare career, making education on journeys into allied health careers possible. By building the talent that employers need and creating a path to opportunity that workers want, we are transforming lives and communities. Visit www.futurohealth.org.