About
Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Career’s Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Program in Derby, Connecticut, prepares students for clinical and administrative medical assisting in medical offices, clinics, urgent care centers, and specialty practices. The program leads to Medical Assistant certification. Delivered through classroom learning, hands-on practice, and a clinical externship, the program runs for 28 weeks, including a four-week clinical rotation with 160 hours of experience. Coursework covers anatomy and physiology, medical office keeping, and clinical procedures, followed by supervised practice with patients. The page does not state admission requirements.
Organization
Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Career
Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers
Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, located in Derby, CT, is a unique hospital-based institution offering accredited programs in Practical Nursing, Medical Assistant, and Phlebotomy. The school emphasizes quality care and education, providing state-of-the-art technology and real-world clinical rotations within a six-time Newsweek World's Best Hospital. Students benefit from strong job placement rates, with many graduates securing positions at Griffin or other area hospitals, and the opportunity to earn a Planetree Fellowship in Person-Centered Care certification.
Highlights:
- The only hospital-based Practical Nursing Program in Connecticut with a 100% Practical Nursing test pass rate
- Offers real-world clinical rotations in a hospital-based inpatient nursing unit
- Provides a Planetree Fellowship in Person-Centered Care certification
- Boasts strong job placement rates for graduates