For nearly 30 years, Carrington College™ has been dedicated to preparing students for a brighter future with focused, career-relevant education.

Now a recognized leader in private Health Care education, Carrington College™ is proud to offer practical, real-world academic programs that can prepare you for a rewarding career in Dental Assisting, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, and more!

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At Carrington College™, our focus is on you and your success. With small class sizes, individual attention, premier instructors, and hands-on experience, we can prepare you for a rewarding career in the growing Medical industry - and in less time than you might think.

We've helped thousands of students just like you find their calling. Now it's our turn to help you.

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Academic Programs

Are you interested in a career in the rewarding health care industry? You'll need the right training to get there. That's where we come in.

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• Dental Assisting

  Carrington College's™ Dental Assisting program provides comprehensive education in the clinical, laboratory, and administrative responsibilities. Students learn a variety of career-relevant skills like chair side assisting procedures, oral hygiene, office techniques, and more. Our Dental Assisting program ensures each student graduates with real-world experience through an externship at a dentist's office or other facility.

• Massage Therapist

  Carrington College's™ Massage Therapist program is designed to train students in how to provide safe, positive, and healing massage. Our massage program combines the study of Swedish massage with other energetic and manual massage therapies, as well as the study of anatomy and physiology, professional ethics and communication, and the business of massage. Graduates may be prepared to work in medical clinics, hospitals, resorts, spas, health clubs, and more.

• Medical Administrative Assisting

  Carrington College's™ Medical Administrative Assisting program is designed to teach students the skills and knowledge they need to direct the front office of a wide range of medical and dental practices. Our Medical Administrative Assisting program provides comprehensive instruction and training in various secretarial functions, manual office systems and computer programs typically used in medical practices.

• Medical Assisting

  The Medical Assisting program at Carrington College™ combines clinical instruction, class lectures, and practical experience in real medical facilities to prepare students for successful careers as medical assistants. Designed to prepare students for this rewarding position, our program will teach students the skills and knowledge needed to effectively assist medical professionals and perform essential office administration tasks.

• Medical Assisting/Limited X-Ray

  Carrington College's™ Medical Assisting/Limited X-Ray program is designed to provide comprehensive training in anatomy and physiology, office procedures, clinical procedures, and limited X-ray services. This unique combined program can prepare graduates to work as Medical Assistants with expanded radiography duties in medical offices and clinics. Participants in this program may practice their skills in our energized X-Ray lab and must take part in an 240 hour externship.

• Medical Billing and Coding

  The Medical Billing and Coding program at Carrington College™ is designed to prepare students with the skills and knowledge needed to accurately work with critical health care information. Our medical billing and coding program teaches students everything about health information technology, including how to collect, maintain, organize, and interpret essential data.

• Medical Office Management

  The Medical Office Management program is designed for students with previous training in the technical aspects of an allied health field. Curriculum includes critical business management and general education courses. Graduates may be prepared for managerial/supervisory positions either in their health care field, or in related health care businesses.

• Pharmacy Technician

  The Pharmacy Technician program at Carrington College™ is designed to provide the instruction and comprehensive technical and practical training needed to assist licensed pharmacists. Students study pharmaceutical terminology, medical terminology, law and ethics issues, and more. Graduates will be possess a solid understanding of drug trade, generic medications, strengths, dosages, and routes of administration.

• Physical Therapist Assistant

  The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at Carrington College™ has submitted an Application for Candidacy, which is the formal application required in the pre-accreditation stage. Submission of this document does not ensure that the program will be granted candidacy or accreditation status. Although the College plans to attain CAPTE accreditation status prior to the graduation of the first PTA program class, there is no guarantee that CAPTE will grant accreditation to the program. Graduation from an accredited program is required for licensure by all states currently licensing physical therapist assistants and for individual membership in the American Physical Therapy Association.

  Required Testing or Certification upon Graduation: National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) for Physical Therapist Assistants + state juris prudence license exam.

• Veterinary Assisting

  Carrington College's™ Veterinary Assisting program is designed to provide total care training for this rewarding animal care profession. Students develop career skills and gain hands-on training as they learn about animal communication and behavior and how to treat illness, mend injuries, improve nutrition, and increase the happiness and life expectancy of animals. Graduates will have developed vital career skills and gained essential hands-on training in how to care for animals and assist in the operation of veterinary practices under the supervision of a veterinarian.

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*Programs vary by location

Financial Aid

Carrington College™ is dedicated to assisting our students in finding financial aid assistance.

Depending on your financial situation, there are a variety of options that may be available to you, including:

• Grants
• Scholarships
• Private Loans
• Federal Financial Aid

Our financial aid office can help you identify the types of financial aid you are eligible for and assist you through every step of the application process.

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Locations

Campus convenience

Carrington College™ has 9 campus located throughout the western United States.

• Albuquerque Campus
  1001 Menaul Blvd NE
  Albuquerque, NM 87107
  
• Phoenix Westside Campus
  2701 W Bethany Home
  Phoenix, AZ 85017
  
• Boise Campus
  1200 North Liberty Street
  Boise, ID 83704
  
• Portland Campus
  2004 Lloyd Center
  3rd Floor
  Portland, OR 97232
  
• Las Vegas Campus
  5740 S. Eastern Avenue
  Suite 140
  Las Vegas, NV 89119
  
• Spokane Campus
  10102 E. Knox
  Suite 200
  Spokane, WA 99206
  
• Mesa Campus
  1322 South Country Club Drive
  Mesa, AZ 85210
  
• Tucson Campus
  3550 N Oracle Road
  Tucson, AZ 85705
  
• Phoenix Campus
  8503 N 27th Avenue
  Phoenix, AZ 85051
  

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Accreditation

Carrington College™ is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), 750 First Street NE, Suite 980, Washington, DC20002, (202) 336-6780.

Many of the programs offered at Carrington College™ are programmatically accredited by accrediting bodies with expertise in specific occupational fields. Programmatic accreditation is specific to individual programs offered at specific campuses.

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Programmatic Accreditation Statement: Apollo College is seeking accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association (1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; accreditation@apta.org). The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at Apollo College will submit an Application for Candidacy, which is the formal application required in the pre-accreditation stage. Submission of this document does not ensure that the program will be granted candidacy or accreditation status. Although the College plans to attain CAPTE accreditation status prior to the graduation of the first PTA program class, there is no guarantee that CAPTE will grant accreditation to the program. Graduation from an accredited program is required for licensure by all states currently licensing physical therapist assistants and for individual membership in the American Physical Therapy Association.

Required Testing or Certification upon Graduation: National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) for Physical Therapist Assistants