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Carrington College

14 Campuses
6 Programs

Carrington College can help you get started in a new career. Our focus is to help change your life for the better through education. That’s more than our purpose; it’s our promise to you. At Carrington, you can receive a quality college education at any of our locations in seven western states. You can work toward your choice of an associate degree or certificate level education.

You can count on us to help you learn about options for funding your education such as loans, grants, scholarships or other sources.* You can enjoy a small college experience, where you can get the attention you deserve. Here, your instructors will not only know you by name, they can get to know you as a person.

You will know what to expect from your career in the real world, because many of our instructors bring practical working experience from their field into the classroom. Many of our programs are designed to provide you with “hands-on” training that uses the technologies and processes that are used in the field, allowing you to build your confidence while you “learn by doing” as quickly and thoroughly as possible. You will have access to helpful services like tutorial assistance and advising to help you make the most of your college experience.

You’ll feel confident knowing that Carrington College offers a high quality education. Your dream is important to us and we’ll prove that to you every day you’re a Carrington student. That’s our promise. Now let us help you realize your potential. Get ready to SOAR!

*Student loans, grants and scholarships are available to those who qualify.

Available Programs

  • Electrical Technology
    Building Systems, Construction, and Manufacturing

    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.

    Available at these locations

    Phoenix TEC, AZ

    8836 N 23rd Ave, Bldg B
    Phoenix, AZ 85021

    Sacramento, CA

    8909 Folsom Blvd
    Sacramento, CA 95826

  • Massage Therapy
    Cosmetology and Wellness

    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.

    Available at these locations

    Albuquerque, NM

    1001 Menaul Blvd. NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87107

    Boise, ID

    1299 North Orchard St
    Boise, ID 83706

    Spokane, WA

    10102 E Knox Ave, Suite 200
    Spokane, WA 99206

  • Dental Assisting
    Medicine and Health Care

    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.

    Available at these locations

    Albuquerque, NM

    1001 Menaul Blvd. NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87107

    Boise, ID

    1299 North Orchard St
    Boise, ID 83706

    Glendale, AZ *

    6751 N Sunset Blvd, Suite 330
    Glendale, AZ 85305

    Las Vegas, NV

    5740 S. Eastern Avenue, Suite 140
    Las Vegas, NV 89119

    Mesa, AZ

    1001 W Southern Ave, Suite 130
    Mesa, AZ 85210

    Phoenix North, AZ

    2149 W Dunlap Ave
    Phoenix, AZ 85021

    Portland, OR

    2004 Lloyd Center, 3rd Floor
    Portland, OR 97232

    Sacramento, CA

    8909 Folsom Blvd
    Sacramento, CA 95826

    San Jose, CA

    5883 Rue Ferrari, Suite 125
    San Jose, CA 95138

    San Leandro, CA

    15555 E 14th St, Suite 500
    San Leandro, CA 94578

    Spokane, WA

    10102 E Knox Ave, Suite 200
    Spokane, WA 99206

    Stockton, CA

    1313 W Robinhood Dr, Suite B
    Stockton, CA 95207

    Tucson, AZ

    201 N Bonita Ave, Suite 101
    Tucson, AZ 85745

  • Pharmacy Technology
    Medicine and Health Care

    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

    Available at these locations

    Albuquerque, NM

    1001 Menaul Blvd. NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87107

    Boise, ID

    1299 North Orchard St
    Boise, ID 83706

    Mesa, AZ

    1001 W Southern Ave, Suite 130
    Mesa, AZ 85210

    Phoenix North, AZ

    2149 W Dunlap Ave
    Phoenix, AZ 85021

    Sacramento, CA

    8909 Folsom Blvd
    Sacramento, CA 95826

    San Jose, CA

    5883 Rue Ferrari, Suite 125
    San Jose, CA 95138

    San Leandro, CA

    15555 E 14th St, Suite 500
    San Leandro, CA 94578

    Spokane, WA

    10102 E Knox Ave, Suite 200
    Spokane, WA 99206

    Stockton, CA

    1313 W Robinhood Dr, Suite B
    Stockton, CA 95207

    Tucson, AZ

    201 N Bonita Ave, Suite 101
    Tucson, AZ 85745

    Disclosure

    *Carrington College prepares students to take appropriate certification and licensure exams related to their individual majors. The College does not guarantee students will successfully pass these exams or be certified or licensed as a result of completing the program.

  • Veterinary Technology
    Medicine and Health Care

    The mission of the Veterinary Technology program is to provide local and global veterinary communities with ethical graduates committed to lifelong learning and professional development. Graduates will have the entry level skills and knowledge required for the contemporary veterinary practice. The core program focus is companion-animal practice, but all facets of veterinary medicine, including large animal medicine, biomedical research and industry-related topics are emphasized.

    Available at these locations

    San Jose, CA

    5883 Rue Ferrari, Suite 125
    San Jose, CA 95138

    San Leandro, CA

    15555 E 14th St, Suite 500
    San Leandro, CA 94578

    Stockton, CA

    1313 W Robinhood Dr, Suite B
    Stockton, CA 95207

  • Veterinary Assisting
    Medicine and Health Care

    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.

    Available at these locations

    Phoenix North, AZ

    2149 W Dunlap Ave
    Phoenix, AZ 85021

    Portland, OR

    2004 Lloyd Center, 3rd Floor
    Portland, OR 97232

    Spokane, WA

    10102 E Knox Ave, Suite 200
    Spokane, WA 99206

    Tucson, AZ

    201 N Bonita Ave, Suite 101
    Tucson, AZ 85745

Accreditation

Carrington College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC/WASC), 428 J Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814; 415-506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at http://www.accjc.org/

Disclosure

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Student loans, grants and scholarships are available to those who qualify.

Program availability varies by location.

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