Carrington College, formerly known as Apollo College, is a privately held, for-profit institution of higher education in the United States. Carrington College, along with co-operating division Carrington College California, is owned and operated by Carrington Colleges Group, Inc. a subsidiary of DeVry Inc. Carrington College focuses on training students for work in the health care industry. It has ten campuses throughout the western United States, and it also offers online programs.Curriculum Carrington College offers the following associate degree and certificate of achievement programs:Dental AssistingCertificate, Associate DegreeThe Dental Assisting program teaches students charting, instrumentation and lab procedures in a classroom setting, and a hands-on externship in a medical facility. The Dental Assisting program is offered at the Carrington College Albuquerque, Boise, Mesa,Mesquite, Phoenix, Spokane, and Tucson campuses.Dental HygieneAssociate DegreeThe Dental Hygiene program teaches students to examine teeth and gums, identify presence of disease or abnormalities, take and develop X-rays, and remove calculus, stains and plaque from teeth. The Dental Hygiene program is offered at the Carrington College Boise and Mesa campuses.Massage TherapyCertificateThe Massage Therapy program teaches body practitioners to offer safe, positive, healing touch to patients. Students study Swedish massage and energetic therapies, human anatomy and physiology, professional ethics and communication and the business of massage. The Massage Therapy program is offered at the Carrington College Spokane campus.Medical AssistingCertificate, Associate DegreeThe Medical Assisting program teaches students to assist medical professionals as they examine and treat patients, as well as perform essential office administrative duties. The Medical Assisting program is offered at the Carrington College Albuquerque, Boise, Las Vegas, Mesa, Mesquite,Phoenix, Spokane and Tucson campuses.Medical Billing & CodingCertificate, Associate DegreeThe Medical Billing & Coding program teaches students health information technology, and collecting, maintaining, organizing and interpreting essential data. This program is offered at the Carrington College Albuquerque, Boise, Las Vegas, Mesa, Mesquite, Phoenix Westside,Spokane and Tucson campuses.Medical Laboratory TechnologyAssociate DegreeThe Medical Laboratory Technology program teaches students to conduct a wide range of tests to provide accurate processing and assessment to health care professionals. Students are trained in the classroom and laboratory environments to perform essential lab procedures and determine the outcome of the tests. The Medical Laboratory Technology program is offered at the Carrington College Phoenix Westside campus.Medical Office ManagementAssociate DegreeThe Medical Office Management program teaches students the skills necessary to manage and coordinate the daily operations of a medical office. Students are trained in common computer programs and applications used in business and medical office environments. The Medical Office Management program is offered at the Carrington College Albuquerque, Mesa, Phoenix,Spokane and Tucson campuses.Medical RadiographyAssociate DegreeThe Medical Radiography program teaches students to work in a wide variety of areas where radiology is used to help diagnose trauma or disease. This program is offered at the Carrington College Phoenix Westside and Spokane campuses.Nursing Bridge (LPN to RN)Associate DegreeThe Nursing Bridge program allows licensed practical nurses to take their career to the next level. This program is offered at the Carrington College Boise campus.Pharmacy TechnologyCertificate, Associate DegreeThe Pharmacy Technology program teaches students technical and practical skills to work as assistants to licensed pharmacists.The Pharmacy Technology program is offered at the Carrington College Albuquerque,Boise, Mesa, Phoenix, Spokane and Tucson campuses.Physical Therapist AssistantAssociate DegreeThe Physical Therapist Assistant program teaches students to work under the supervision of a physical therapist to help patients restore physical function, relieve pain, and prevent further disability through exercise and other therapeutic treatments. The Physical Therapist Assistant program is offered at the Carrington College Albuquerque, Boise, Las Vegas and Mesa campuses.Physical Therapy TechnologyCertificate of AchievementThe Physical Therapy Technology program teaches students to help patients by providing support, training and treatment when recovering from illness and injuries or adapting to trauma or disability. Students learn about treatment programs that restore muscle function, relieve pain, or prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of body parts. The Physical Therapy Technology program is offered at the Carrington College Mesa, Phoenix Westside and Tucson campuses.Practical NursingCertificateThe Practical Nursing program is an entry-level program that prepares students to care for patients and assist physicians. Students are trained in various disciplines related to nursing through theoretical classroom learning and real-world clinical experience. The Practical Nursing program is offered at the Carrington College Boise campus.Registered NursingAssociate DegreeThe Registered Nursing program follows a simple to complex curriculum that begins with general education courses with a broad base of education then focus on the core-nursing curriculum through a combination of classroom lectures, simulation lab training and clinicals. Clinicals are used to develop overall skills as well as critical thinking and effective communication. The Registered Nursing program is offered at the Carrington College Albuquerque, Phoenix Westside and Reno campuses.Respiratory CareAssociate of Science DegreeThe Respiratory Care program teaches students the exploration of respiratory therapy, research, management therapy and includes advanced clinical experiences. This program is offered at the Carrington College Las Vegas, Mesa and Phoenix Westside campuses.Veterinary AssistingCertificateThe Veterinary Assisting program teaches students to treat illness, mend injuries, improve nutrition and increase the happiness and the life expectancy of animals. This program is offered at the Carrington College Mesa, Phoenix and Tucson campuses.
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