Carrington College - Phoenix

Students in Carrington College’s Dental Assisting program begin with a broad base of knowledge on subjects ranging from anatomy of the head and mouth to sterilization techniques to front-office operations. Students’ progress to learning specific skills and building their understanding of dental procedures performed in dental offices. As they near the end of their studies, Dental Assisting students complete an externship.

Dental assistants provide patient care and chair-side support as dentists complete exams and procedures. Most visibly, people may see dental assistant’s passing instruments, but that’s just the beginning of their technical skills. By the end of Carrington College’s Dental Assistant programs, you’ll be able to:

Assist with dental procedures such as fillings, crowns, and extractions
Take & pouring dental impressions (molds of the mouth)
Prepare patients for surgery
Operate equipment and monitors
Talk with patients
Perform administrative tasks
Prepare examination areas
Clean up after procedures
Sterilize equipment

Students in Carrington College’s Dental Assisting program begin with a broad base of knowledge on subjects ranging from anatomy of the head and mouth to sterilization techniques to front-office operations. Students’ progress to learning specific skills and building their understanding of dental procedures performed in dental offices. As they near the end of their studies, Dental Assisting students complete an externship.

Dental assistants provide patient care and chair-side support as dentists complete exams and procedures. Most visibly, people may see dental assistant’s passing instruments, but that’s just the beginning of their technical skills. By the end of Carrington College’s Dental Assistant programs, you’ll be able to:

Assist with dental procedures such as fillings, crowns, and extractions
Take & pouring dental impressions (molds of the mouth)
Prepare patients for surgery
Operate equipment and monitors
Talk with patients
Perform administrative tasks
Prepare examination areas
Clean up after procedures
Sterilize equipment

Upon completion of the Medical Assisting program, graduates will be able to:

Perform clerical functions, bookkeeping functions and process insurance claims within the medical office setting
Conduct a variety of diagnostic tests using equipment, materials, and techniques within the scope of practice
Perform and assist with routine patient procedures and care as they relate to a medical setting
Maintain supplies and equipment as it relates to a medical setting
Demonstrate the ability to apply critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and professionalism

One of the benefits of becoming a medical assistant is that you can prepare to enter the working world much faster than other medical roles. You can complete a Medical Assisting program in as few as nine months for a certificate of achievement, or as few as 16 months for an associate degree.

Upon completion of the Medical Assisting program, graduates will be able to:

Perform clerical functions, bookkeeping functions and process insurance claims within the medical office setting
Conduct a variety of diagnostic tests using equipment, materials, and techniques within the scope of practice
Perform and assist with routine patient procedures and care as they relate to a medical setting
Maintain supplies and equipment as it relates to a medical setting
Demonstrate the ability to apply critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and professionalism

One of the benefits of becoming a medical assistant is that you can prepare to enter the working world much faster than other medical roles. You can complete a Medical Assisting program in as few as nine months for a certificate of achievement, or as few as 16 months for an associate degree.

Carrington’s Medical Billing and Coding programs train future medical secretaries the specialized skills and knowledge necessary to perform medical coding and process medical insurance billing and claims within the health care setting.

Class instruction combines theory and practice to meet the competencies needed to be a medical biller and coder. Students learn to accurately interpret medical records and code the information for submission to insurance companies.

The medical billing and coding industry is changing, and you’re poised to be at the forefront of this growing industry. In Carrington College’s Medical Billing and Coding training program, you’ll receive a combination of theory and practical training to help you prepare for your career. You’ll also have the opportunity to build your skills and gain real-world experience through an externship. When you graduate, you should be prepared to put your knowledge, critical thinking and specialized skills to use.

Our program is built to give you the information and experience you need to be able to:

Demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to perform medical coding and process medical insurance billing and claims within the health care setting
Perform clerical functions and communicate with other professionals, patients and visitors in the health care setting
Demonstrate the ability to apply critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and professionalism

Carrington’s Medical Billing and Coding programs train future medical secretaries the specialized skills and knowledge necessary to perform medical coding and process medical insurance billing and claims within the health care setting.

Class instruction combines theory and practice to meet the competencies needed to be a medical biller and coder. Students learn to accurately interpret medical records and code the information for submission to insurance companies.

The medical billing and coding industry is changing, and you’re poised to be at the forefront of this growing industry. In Carrington College’s Medical Billing and Coding training program, you’ll receive a combination of theory and practical training to help you prepare for your career. You’ll also have the opportunity to build your skills and gain real-world experience through an externship. When you graduate, you should be prepared to put your knowledge, critical thinking and specialized skills to use.

Our program is built to give you the information and experience you need to be able to:

Demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to perform medical coding and process medical insurance billing and claims within the health care setting
Perform clerical functions and communicate with other professionals, patients and visitors in the health care setting
Demonstrate the ability to apply critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and professionalism

Carrington’s registered nursing training prepares future nurses to provide health care duties including taking medical histories, recording vital signs and symptoms, performing diagnostic tests, drawing blood, giving injections and more.

Courses, which are a mix of classroom lectures, practical training and clinical exercises, cover topics including anatomy and physiology, microbiology, maternal child nursing, medical-surgical nursing and pharmacology.

A career as a registered nurse is more than a job, it’s a whole life. Successful RNs care about people and want to help others. When you complete Carrington College’s Registered Nursing program, you will be comfortable in all aspects of life as a registered nurse. From communicating with patients to clinical duties, Carrington’s lectures, training and clinical exercises mean you’ll have hands-on experience before you get to your first job.

Upon completion of the Registered Nursing program, graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate the skills and knowledge to utilize the nursing process to provide care to clients in a variety of clinical settings
Demonstrate academic preparedness to take the NCLEX-RN examination
Demonstrate the ability to apply critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and professionalism

Carrington’s Pharmacy Technology program provides both theory and practical training, which enables technicians, upon licensure*, to function as a competent entry-level assistant to a licensed pharmacist.

Our pharmacy technician programs offer courses that cover topics including knowledge of pharmacy calculations, drug distribution systems, characteristics of drugs, and how to prepare sterile dosage forms.

The online degree program, which is only offered to graduates of the Certificate of Achievement program within the State of California

Pharmacy technicians receive and fill prescriptions under the supervision of licensed pharmacists. Duties related to the daily operation of the pharmacy are often parts of the job, such as answering phones, creating prescription labels, maintaining patient profiles and prescription histories, completing cash register transactions, preparing insurance claim forms and inventory tasks.

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

Demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to function as a competent entry-level assistant to a licensed pharmacist
Demonstrate the ability to apply critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and professionalism

Students training to become respiratory therapists at Carrington College establish a solid base of knowledge and continue on into focused coursework, hands-on clinical instruction, and practice in a computerized simulation lab. The program includes clinical practice in which students apply their skills and knowledge to real-world situations in actual health care environments.

Courses cover medical terminology, patient assessment, a variety of respiratory therapies, ventilation concepts and applications, and case analysis and management.

Practicing under the direction of a physician, respiratory therapists perform therapeutic respiratory treatments and diagnostic procedures. They are required to exercise considerable independent clinical judgment in the care of patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. Respiratory therapists (respiratory therapy technicians) consult with physicians and other health care professionals to help develop and modify patient care plans.

Upon completion of the Respiratory Care program, graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate skill in patient examination, assessment, treatment recommendation, and appropriate therapeutic intervention of various cardiopulmonary diseases
Demonstrate the ability to apply critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and professionalism

Surgical technologists assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. They are members of operating room teams, which are usually made up of surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses.

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

Complete eligibility requirements for the National Certification Exam for Surgical Technologists
Demonstrate knowledge of surgical technology skills by successfully accomplishing controlled learning activities
Employ information obtained from biological, social and psychological studies
Obtain and use knowledge in providing culturally fitting patient care
Apply acquired skills and knowledge within the clinical setting
Practice surgical asepsis in diverse clinical backgrounds
Function as a surgical team member to deliver excellence in patient care
Demonstrate the development and consistent application of a surgical conscience
Practice accountability, competence, and character demonstrative of a trained professional
Practice ownership of learning and maintain responsibility and self-discipline to appraise and incorporate continued learning
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 graduates

Surgical technologists assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. They are members of operating room teams, which are usually made up of surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses.

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

Complete eligibility requirements for the National Certification Exam for Surgical Technologists
Demonstrate knowledge of surgical technology skills by successfully accomplishing controlled learning activities
Employ information obtained from biological, social and psychological studies
Obtain and use knowledge in providing culturally fitting patient care
Apply acquired skills and knowledge within the clinical setting
Practice surgical asepsis in diverse clinical backgrounds
Function as a surgical team member to deliver excellence in patient care
Demonstrate the development and consistent application of a surgical conscience
Practice accountability, competence, and character demonstrative of a trained professional
Practice ownership of learning and maintain responsibility and self-discipline to appraise and incorporate continued learning
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 graduates

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.

Our veterinary assistant college offers courses that provide education in the clinical, laboratory, and administrative duties of a veterinary assistant. They include animal anatomy and physiology, nursing skills, pharmaceutical chemistry, and a wealth of other surgical and office skills.

Veterinary assistants typically work under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian doing clinical work such as performing various diagnostic tests and medical treatments. They also assist with dental care, prepare tissue samples and assist veterinarians in a variety of exams and procedures.

Upon completion of the Veterinary Assistant programs, graduates will be able to:

Perform a variety of administrative, clinical, nursing and surgical assisting procedures in veterinary medical settings
Demonstrate the ability to apply critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and professionalism

Students in our Electrical Technology program 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.

Students in our Electrical Technology program 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.

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.

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.

Students will study and master the basic principles, applications, concepts and functions of hydraulic systems, bearing and seal types, and power transmission components.

Students in our Maintenance Technician 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

Students will study and master the basic principles, applications, concepts and functions of hydraulic systems, bearing and seal types, and power transmission components.

Students in our Maintenance Technician 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