Carrington College

Prepare for a job in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R). Carrington College’s HVAC-R program is designed to provide fundamental, hands-on training for a career in the heating and cooling industry.

Certificate of achievement in as few as 10 months

Associate degree in as few as 15 months

Students study the operation, maintenance, and repair of residential and commercial equipment.

Upon completion of the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program, graduates will be able to:

• Discuss theories of heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning and relate these concepts to practical applications.
• Apply proper procedures for the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of both residential and light commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment and systems.
• Demonstrate proper usage of the basic tools of the trade.
• Demonstrate requisite mastery to apply for and obtain the EPA 608 certification from the Environmental Protection Agency.
• Create effective reports and documents, electronically and in writing.
• Apply advanced electrical concepts and critical thinking skills to interpret and draft schematic wiring diagrams, and perform system diagnostics and interpret results.
• Relate and apply concepts of communication, reasoning, critical analysis, ethical behavior and appropriate interpersonal interaction to situations in his or her career and personal life.
• Demonstrate the social skills, professional appearance, attitudes, and behavior that employers expect of all Carrington College graduates.
• Adhere to national, state, and local safety practices used by service technicians working on HVAC-R systems.

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Prepare for a job in Electrical Technology. Carrington College’s Electrical Technology (ET) program is designed to provide fundamental, hands-on training for a career as an electrician.

Students will study and master the basic principles, applications, concepts and functions of electrical circuitry.

Upon completion of the Electrical Technology program, graduates will be able to:

• Discuss theories of electrical circuitry and relate these concepts to practical applications.
• Apply proper procedures for the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of residential, commercial, and light industrial wiring, electrical equipment and systems.
• Demonstrate proper usage of the basic tools of the trade.
• Demonstrate the basic use and application of the National Electrical Code.
• Create effective reports and documents, electronically and in writing.
• Apply advanced electrical concepts and critical thinking skills to interpret and create blueprint drawings for residential, commercial and light industrial facilities.
• Adhere to national, state, and local safety practices used by technicians working in the electrical industry.

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Massage therapists bring positive well-being to clients via therapeutic and remedial treatments. They also administer other kinds of body conditioning. Carrington’s Massage Therapy program covers massage therapy principles and techniques, including Swedish massage, sports massage and deep tissue applications, and prepares students for entry-level employment as massage therapists and/or to enter private practice.

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Supervising inmates and maintaining order within jails/prisons is an important and rewarding job. Carrington’s Criminal Justice: Corrections program – available at many of our California locations – prepares graduates to work as correctional officers and jailers, in addition to employment opportunities such as retail loss prevention specialists or security guards. 1

1. Applicants for jobs in the criminal justice field may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as, but not limited to, criminal background checks, drug and/or alcohol testing, physical and/or psychological examinations and credit checks. Unsatisfactory screenings may disqualify an applicant for a position in the criminal justice field. Additional government-required training programs or years of relevant experience may be necessary to obtain employment in this field.

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Carrington’s Medical Billing and Coding program prepares students for entry-level employment preparing various health claim forms using medical billing software. They acquire a working knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology, as well as comprehension of the legal, ethical and regulatory standards of medical records management.

This program is also offered online conferred from the Sacramento campus..

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Gain skills to work as a medical secretary in dental or medical offices and health clinics in as few as 9 months in the Carrington College Medical Billing and Coding certificate program.

Students in Carrington College’s Medical Billing and Coding program prepare to work in medical offices. There they will act as the face of the practice, often working with patients, scheduling appointments and manning the phones.

In addition to technical course, the degree program includes a broad base of general education course offerings, including:

• English writing and composition
• Computer literacy
• Mathematics
• Social sciences
• Science

At Carrington, we believe learning should be at the pace of the student. That’s why we offer online options to allow students to learn anytime, anywhere while continuing to work for their current employer.

Earn a certificate of achievement or an associate of science degree in Medical Billing and Coding via this online program option.

All it takes to get started is unrestricted access to a computer with reliable Internet access and an email account.

This program is also offered online conferred from the Sacramento campus..

Dental assistants perform a wide range of duties in dental care facilities, from patient care to office tasks and laboratory procedures. Students become skillful at taking X-rays and impressions, as well as performing coronal polishing and assisting with an array of dental procedures. The program covers patient preparation, charting, administrative duties and office administrative functions. Students gain hands-on experience during lab class sessions and clinical experience.

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The Medical Assisting program at Carrington College comprises three educational areas: clinical, administrative and externship. Students enhance skills such as word-processing, typing and keyboarding. Throughout the program professionalism, client relations, critical thinking, adherence to the ethical and legal requirements of a medical practice and proper communication skills are emphasized.

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The Pharmacy Technology program provides both theory and practical training, which enables technicians, upon licensure*, to function as competent entry-level assistants to a licensed pharmacist. The program offers:

• A combination of formal classroom instruction and hands-on training
• Valuable real-world experience through a clinical externship at an approved local facility
• Preparation for the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) national certification exam

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Carrington College’s Veterinary Assisting program prepares students for the clinical, lab and administrative duties required for entry-level employment as a veterinary assistant. The program concludes in an externship that allows students to practice skills in an actual veterinary health care setting.

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The Practical Nursing program is designed to help students acquire a command of the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue entry-level employment as a licensed practical nurse under the guidance of a registered nurse or a licensed physician or dentist. Graduates are able to provide care for clients experiencing common, well-defined health problems.

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Prepare for a job in Industrial Maintenance Technology. Carrington College’s Industrial Maintenance Technology (IMT) program is designed to provide fundamental, hands-on training on industrial systems and equipment.

Students in our Industrial Maintenance Technology program learn to:

• Apply basic concepts of electrical theory related to motor control
• Operate and maintain machinery and machinery components such as industrial bearings, gear systems and shaft joining and coupling devices
• Perform advanced hydraulic testing procedures, maintenance and hydraulic systems operation
• Program, install and perform diagnostic functions on programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• Use a computer and associated hardware and software to generate documents, prepare electronic spreadsheets, manage databases, conduct internet research and communicate via electronic mail
• Demonstrate the ability to apply critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and professionalism

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