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Sacramento, CA

Carrington College

Sacramento, CA

3 Programs

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.

  • 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.

  • 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

    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.

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.