"Personal, Professional, Progressive, Practical."

For over 40 years, Carrington College California has been a proud provider of high-quality, hands on academic programs.

We currently offer online and onsite certificate and associate degree programs in some of today's rewarding industries, including Health Care, Graphic Design, and Criminal Justice.

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At Carrington College California, our skills based approach to education ensures you receive the training and experience needed in today's competitive marketplace. Our focus on retention, and job performance ensures highly qualified and motivated graduates.

If you'd like a more rewarding life, and a career you can be proud of, choose Carrington College California.

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• Program Availability varies by location.

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Academic Programs

Carrington College California is proud to offer a variety of practical, real-world academic programs. Our programs lead to an Associate in Science degree or a Certificate of Achievement.

Which of our programs is right for you?*

• Computer Technology

  Carrington College's Computer Technology online degree program, which culminates in an Associate of Science degree, prepares graduates to enter the field of computer science as technical professionals in a variety of industries. Graduates of this online program will have the knowledge and skills needed to serve in multidisciplinary work teams that integrate computer and technical environments with other business solutions and play important roles in supporting software and hardware solutions to business enterprises.

• Criminal Justice

  The Carrington College California Criminal Justice associate degree program, with an emphasis in criminal investigation and loss prevention security, prepares graduates to work in a variety of public or private sector jobs in the fields of law enforcement, security, and loss prevention. The program covers comprehensive investigation studies, including rules of evidence, search and seizure, interrogation, chain of evidence procedures and criminal intelligence. It also covers practical applications and techniques including crime scene forensics, analysis of security systems and physical protection of people and property.

• Dental Assisting

  The Carrington College California Dental Assisting program offers students the opportunity to learn the clinical, laboratory and administrative duties expected of a Dental assistant through a combination of lab and classroom work, and valuable hands-on externship experience. Our knowledgeable, approachable instructors consider themselves mentors more than teachers; their goal is to help students learn the dental assisting skills that can prepare them to succeed.

• Dental Hygiene

  Dental hygienists provide patients with preventive, educational, and therapeutic dental hygiene care and services; they are licensed health professionals who promote oral health and education. The Carrington College California Dental Hygiene associate degree program can give you the expertise you need to help you be on your way to a dental hygienist career in possible work environments like clinics, dentists' offices, and hospitals; other possible opportunities also include research or marketing of dental products.

  Dental hygienist training at Carrington College California can offer you the practical dental hygiene education that you need to help you succeed in a career as a dental hygienist.

• Health Care Administration

  Students taking the Carrington College California Health Care Administration associate degree and/or certificate program are prepared for an entry-level position in a medical, dental, or other health-related front office, whether that office is a manual or fully automated operation. The program focuses on various medical office skills, plus medical terminology, introduction to anatomy, pharmacology, professional development, and the measuring of vital signs. It also equips students with the expertise and knowledge required to adhere to the legal, ethical and regulatory standards of medical records management.

• Massage Therapy

  Massage therapists are trained professionals who offer relaxing, healing touches. The Massage Therapy program at Carrington College California strives to exceed the expectations of students so that one day they can exceed the expectations of their clients.

  The program includes an in-depth review of human anatomy and physiology, as well as various types of massage including Shiatsu, sports massage, Swedish massage and other manual and energetic therapies.

  Since many of our graduates aspire to build their own practice, the curriculum at Carrington College California includes information related to the business of massage therapy, such as basic management skills, accounting and marketing.

• Medical Assisting

  Graduates of our Medical Assisting program leave Carrington College California with valuable experience and a good grasp of the different responsibilities of an entry-level medical assistant. Students learn the necessary clinical, administrative and laboratory tasks that a medical assistant can face on a daily basis - from preparing patients for examination, to recording vital signs, to maintaining supplies and equipment. Our students build their skills through a mix of laboratory and classroom instruction, a real-world practical externship, and the ongoing support of our experienced instructors.

• Medical Billing and Coding

  Study the Carrington College California Medical Billing & Coding program and receive the training you need to help you shine in your medical billing & coding career. Our students learn how to use billing and coding software; how to accurately interpret medical records, and how to document and code information for insurance companies. They practice the preparation of health claims forms; they can gain an understanding of anatomy, terminology, as well as learning about the required legal, ethical and regulatory standards involved with medical records management.

• Paralegal Studies

  Paralegals have a very versatile role in the field of law, assisting in many of the functions performed by attorneys. Preparing for court cases, researching valid arguments, reviewing case facts, identifying the relevant laws, and ensuring that relevant information is considered in a case are among the responsibilities of paralegals. In addition, paralegals are skilled at collecting facts, conducting client interviews, preparing legal briefs and documents, and monitoring and reviewing regulatory and administrative laws.

  Carrington College's online courses within the Paralegal Studies Program, which culminate in an Associate of Science degree, blend liberal studies, business coursework and legal studies.

• Pharmacy Technology

  The prescription drug industry is evolving every day. With its many changes comes a need for new, skilled pharmacy technicians. At Carrington College California, our Pharmacy Technology associate degree program incorporates pharmaceutical and medical terminology, abbreviations and symbols used in prescribing, and the dispensing and charting of medications. This program also focuses on the administrative skills and legal guidelines necessary in this dynamic industry. Students can practice compounding medications and dispensing prescriptions in a simulated pharmacy setting. Successful graduates of the program are prepared for careers in retail or hospital pharmacy settings. With all it has to offer, this program is the proverbial prescription for success.

• Surgical Technology

  Surgical technologists are members of operating room teams; they assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. The Carrington College California Surgical Technology associate degree program includes the academic and clinical instruction necessary to perform the duties of a surgical technologist in hospital operating rooms, surgery centers, delivery rooms, birthing centers, casting rooms, emergency rooms, and ambulatory care areas.

  Students of our Surgical Technology program receive the hands-on training and clinical experience needed to help them succeed in a career as a surgical technologist.

• Veterinary Technology

  Because hands-on care in the veterinary technology profession is so important, our veterinary technology training utilizes a skills-based approach to learning. Students receive formal classroom instruction, laboratory practice on live animals and animal simulators, and clinical experience in the field. While the program is not intended as a pre-veterinary program, it does emphasize the fundamentals of chemistry, biology, anatomy, and physiology. Students are taught the basic knowledge and practical training necessary to function as an entry-level employee in a veterinary medical setting.

• Vocational Nursing

  Vocational nurses work under the guidance of a registered nurse or licensed physician to provide basic care for people experiencing common, well-defined health problems. The Carrington College California Vocational Nursing associate degree and certificate program prepares students for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN), and for entry-level employment in places like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, physicians' offices, care homes, or home health care settings.

  Our vocational nursing training program can teach students the practical skills necessary to help them succeed in a vocational nursing career.

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Why Carrington?

Since 1967, Carrington College California has been devoted to providing high-quality training programs to prepare students for a variety of careers. In fact, Carrington College California is widely considered a leading provider of career training for the health care, graphic design, and criminal justice industries.

At Carrington College California, our students enjoy the following:

Hands-on Education At Carrington College™ California, we believe that experience is key to the success of our graduates. That's why our programs feature hands-on learning and training.

Dedicated Staff Our students benefit from a highly supportive learning environment with instructors and staff who are dedicated to helping our students achieve academic and career success.

Career Services We are proud to offer employment assistance to current studends and our graduates.

Convenient Campus Locations - With 9 convenient locations throughout Northern California, we can help prepare you for a career and in less time than you may think.

These are just a few of the benefits our students experience.

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Financial Aid

At Carrington College California, we strive to make our academic programs financially accessible to everyone. That's why we offer a number of financial aid options for those who qualify.

Carrington College California is proud to participate in the following federal and state financial aid programs:

• Federal PELL Grant
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
• Federal Perkins Loan
• Federal Stafford Student Loan
• Federal Parental Loan for Undergraduate Students (FPLUS)
• Federal College Work Study
• CAL Grant

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Accreditation

Carrington College California is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC/WASC), 10 Commercial Blvd., Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949, 415 506 0234.

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