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2021CARRINGTON COLLEGEACADEMICCATALOGVolume VIFebruary 4, 2021 to December 31, 2021 2021 Carrington College. All rights reserved.
2021 Carrington College. All rights reserved. Carrington College updates this catalog at least once annually. Carrington College reserves theright to change the terms and conditions outlined in this catalog at any time without notice. Information is current at the time of printing. This catalogsupersedes all previous editions and is in effect until a subsequent catalog is published either in print or online. Updates made after the initialpublication on February 4, 2021 are available via carrington.edu/carrington-college /catalog/. It is the responsibility of applicants and students tocheck for updates. Carrington College is a subsidiary of San Joaquin Valley College, Inc., located at 3828 W. Caldwell Ave., Visalia, CA 93277.San Joaquin Valley College, Inc. is the parent organization of Carrington College and San Joaquin Valley College.Academic Catalog
You’re MADE for this. Welcome to Carrington College and to the start of your journey with us.Carrington’s specialized curricula are tailored to the needs of our students. In addition totheir academic preparation and skills training, students gain core competencies in criticalthinking, information management and technical literacy. Personal and professionaldevelopment, communication skills, respect and responsibility are emphasized throughouttheir education at Carrington.Students, faculty and administrative staff at Carrington College are encouraged to achievetheir highest potential. We strive for excellence and quality in everything we do and arecommitted to keeping our curriculum, teaching methods and equipment current to meet theneeds of students, faculty and the professional community.We’re happy you are part of our diverse and growing family.Mitch Charles, MBAPresident, Carrington CollegeAcademic Catalog
TABLE OF CONTENTSMission/Philosophy . 1Surgical Technology . 134Locations and Hours of Operation . 2Veterinary Assisting . 140SJVC, Inc. Board of Directors . 8Veterinary Technology . 143Accreditation and Approvals . 9Vocational Nursing . 147Holiday Calendar . 16General Education and Training Courses . 160College Leadership . 17Course Descriptions. 161Governing Board. 18Program Start Dates . 219Education Delivery Options . 19General Student Information . 222Programs of Study . 21Admission Requirementsand Procedures . 226Criminal Justice: Corrections . 29Dental Assisting . 27Dental Hygiene . 36Electrical Technology . 43Health Information Technology . 46Health Studies. 50Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, andRefrigeration . 52Academic Policies . 230Graduation Requirements . 243Tuition and Fees . 244Financial Assistance . 255Cancellations and Refunds . 261Student Services . 267Regulations . 270Maintenance Technician . 55Administration and Faculty . 275Massage Therapy . 59Supplemental Information . 288Medical Administrative Assistant . 67Medical Assisting . 71Medical Billing and Coding . 79Medical Radiography . 86Nursing Bridge . 89Pharmacy Technology . 93Phlebotomy Technician . 98Physical Therapist Assistant . 100Physical Therapy Technology. 105Practical Nursing . 109Associate Degree in Nursing . 113LVN to ADN . 119Respiratory Care . 127
MISSION / PHILOSOPHYThe mission of Carrington College is to provide learning opportunities to individuals in the communities it servesthrough postsecondary programs of study, which include general studies and professional preparation in careerfocused majors.The college achieves its mission by: Offering associate degree and certificate programs in health care, wellness, legal, business and technicaldisciplines Providing a supportive, student-centered learning environment, which enables students to meet theireducational and career goals and achieve positive learning outcomes. Using a skills-based and outcomes-based approach to education. Providing excellent educational programs and services to students on-site and online that meet student,employer and community needs. The Carrington College philosophy is based on outcome-based learning. The College’s focus onretention, career services, and job performance results in graduates who are highly qualified andmotivated employees. The communities served by the College benefit from this focus on outcome-basedlearning and the College’s ability to adapt to society’s changing needs. Our faculty, administrators, and staff are committed to students developing specific vocational knowledgeand skills, as well as mastering learning outcomes throughout their experience at Carrington College. TheCollege models its programs and curricula objectives to align with the College's institutional learningoutcomes encompassing critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and professionalism. In degree programs, a broad base of general education course offerings provide students with communication, criticalthinking, mathematical and computer skills; as well as perspectives from the sciences, humanities and socialsciences.Carrington College encourages students to work to achieve their highest potential while attaining their careergoals. The College strives for excellence and quality in everything it does and instills in its students the sameaspirations.INSTITUTION-SET STANDARDSThe following institution-set standards for student achievement have been approved by the Board of Governors:MeasureStandardDefinition80%Course CompletionInstitutional aggregate score ofPassing grade in course and persist to next mod/term.annual course completion rate.GraduationGraduation rate for a calendar year.Institutional aggregate ofannual graduation rate.50%PlacementIn-field placement in a calendar year.Institutional aggregate ofannual placement rate.50%Certification/LicensureAchieve passing score on specified exam per programmaticaccreditation.Programs with programmaticaccreditation thresholds willmeet established standards*Variesbyprogram.* Standards represent the minimum threshold for performance in these programs: Associate Degree in Nursing,Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, LVN to ADN, Medical Assisting, Medical Radiography, Nursing Bridge,Practical Nursing, Respiratory Care, Surgical Technology, Veterinary Technology, and Vocational Nursing.Accomplishment of the standards is one of the methods that the College uses to assess how well it is fulfillingits mission.Academic Catalog1
LOCATIONS & HOURSOF OPERATIONAlbuquerque CampusBoise Auxiliary SiteMonday – Thursday7:30 am – 10:00 pmFriday 8:00 am – 5:00 pmSaturday 9:00 am – 1:00 pmMonday – Thursday7:30 am – 10:00 pmFriday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm1001 Menaul Blvd. N.E.Albuquerque, NM 87107Phone: 505 254 7777Certificate programsDental AssistingMassage TherapyMedical AssistingMedical Billing and CodingPharmacy TechnologyPractical NursingAssociate Degree programsAssociate Degree in NursingAlbuquerque Campus PhysicalResourcesThe campus is located just west ofI-25 on Menaul Boulevard. Thecampus is centrally located andoffers almost 35,000 square feet ofspace tailored to hands-on trainingand one-on-one interactionbetween instructors and students.The campus provides fullyequipped science labs and asimulation lab that usescomputerized human patientsimulators and custom-designedscenarios to help students developskills and build confidence. Thecampus includes classrooms withceiling-mounted LCD projectors anda medical library equipped withreference materials, textbooks andjournals. The Carrington librarywebsite offers online resources andprofessional organizationinformation.1200 N Liberty St.Boise ID 83704Phone: 208 672 0711Certificate programsDental AssistingMassage TherapyMedical AssistingMedical Billing and CodingPharmacy TechnologyPractical NursingAssociate Degree programsDental HygieneHealth StudiesNursing BridgePhysical Therapist AssistantBoise Campus PhysicalResourcesFound just north of I-184, the Boisecampus is located near manyhealth care facilities. The campusfeatures classrooms and simulationlabs equipped with the leadingtechnology and a full multimedialibrary that provides a wealth of upto-date resources for research andstudy. The Carrington librarywebsite offers online resources andprofessional organizationinformation. The 50,600 square feetof space provides a variety ofvaluable hands-on training inrealistic settings. In addition, thecampus also offers a dental clinicwhere students participate inproviding free and low-cost dentalservices to the students andmembers of the community.Certificate programsDental AssistingMedical AssistingMedical Billing and CodingPharmacy TechnologyAssociate Degree programsVeterinary TechnologyCitrus Heights Campus PhysicalResourcesThe campus occupies 27,100square feet of space in a singlestory building in Citrus Heights,California. The campus includesclassrooms with ceiling‐mountedLCD projectors, a medical libraryequipped with reference materials,textbooks and journals, a learninglaboratory and science labs. TheCarrington library website offersonline resources and professionalorganization information. The CitrusHeights campus classrooms consistof three computer labs, a veterinarytechnology surgery lab, a dentallab, a medical assisting lab and fivelecture classrooms. It also featuresa student break room, a stafflounge, a student finance area, acareer services area, a faculty roomwith 4 offices and 20 faculty workstations and 10 administrativeoffices.Las Vegas Campus5740 S. Eastern Ave.,Ste. 140Las Vegas, NV 89119Phone: 702 688 4290Monday – Thursday7:00 am – 10:00 pmFriday 7:30 am – 5:00 pmSaturday 9:00 am – 1:00 pmBoise CampusCitrus Heights Campus7301 Greenback Ln., Ste. ACitrus Heights, CA 95621Phone: 916 242 7855Certificate programsDental AssistingMedical AssistingMedical Billing and CodingMonday – Thursday7:00 am – 8:00 pm Friday8:00 am – 5:00 pmSaturday 9:00 am – 1:00 pmMonday – Thursday7:30 am – 10:30 pmFriday 9:00 am – 5:00 pmAssociate Degree ProgramsPhysical Therapist AssistantRespiratory Care1122 N. Liberty St.Boise, ID 83704Phone: 208 672 0711Academic Catalog2
LOCATIONS & HOURSOF OPERATIONLas Vegas Campus PhysicalResourcesThe Carrington College—LasVegas campus offers certificate anddegree programs in a 28,000square foot facility composed ofmodern classrooms andlaboratories. Each classroom isequipped with LCD projectors andwireless computer access. Labs areoutfitted with microscopes, anatomymodels, simulation manikins andother equipment to approximateeach subject areas’ professionalsettings. The campus learningresource center provides 78computers with internet access, anda growing inventory of books,journals, CDs and other media. TheCarrington library website offersonline resources and professionalorganization information. Inaddition, the Las Vegas campuspartners with area hospitals andfacilities to accommodate studentsin their clinical experience.Mesa CampusAssociate degree programsAssociate Degree in NursingDental HygienePhysical Therapist AssistantMesa Campus PhysicalResourcesThe Mesa campus is made up oftwo individual facilitiesapproximately one mile apart. Withover 58,000 square feet of space,the campus provides a diverselearning environment designed togive students valuable hands-ontraining in realistic settings. TheCarrington library website offersonline resources and professionalorganization information. Thecampus features a simulationtheater equipped with high-techMeti Human Patient Simulators,viewing systems and simulationprogramming capabilities. Inaddition to the simulation lab, thecampus offers a modern dentalhygiene clinic that is open to thepublic.1001 W. Southern Ave.,Ste. 130Mesa, AZ 85210Phone: 480 212 1611Mesquite CampusMonday – Thursday7:00 am – 10:00 pmFriday 7:00 am – 5:00 pmSaturday 9:00 am – 1:00 pmMonday – Thursday7:45 am–7:00 pmFriday 8:00 am – 5:00 pmMesa Dental Hygiene Clinic1300 S. Country Club Dr., Ste. 2Mesa, AZ 85210Phone: 480 717 3510Monday –Thursday8:30 am–4:00 pmCertificate programsDental AssistingMedical AssistingMedical Billing and CodingPharmacy TechnologyPhysical Therapy TechnologyVeterinary Assisting3733 W. Emporium CircleMesquite, TX 75150Phone: 972 682 2800Mesquite Campus PhysicalResourcesCarrington College ̵ Mesquiteoffers degree programs in over42,000 square feet of prime officespace, including modernclassrooms and laboratories. Eachclassroom is equipped with LCDprojectors and remote computerinteraction. Our labs incorporatespecialized equipment for a varietyof learning settings. Microscopes,simulation manikins and othermedical equipment fill our scienceand medical labs. A simulationtheatre with computerized adult andadolescent patient simulatorscomplements the students’ hands-Academic Catalogon interactive patient care deliveryexperience. The campus also has alearning resource center equippedwith 36 computers with internetaccess along with a growinginventory of books, journals, CDsand other resources. TheCarrington library website offersonline resources and professionalorganization information. Inaddition, the Mesquite campusutilizes over 20 area hospitals andother medical facilities toaccommodate students in theirclinical experience. The campus isaccessible from major streets andpublic transportation routes.Ontario Campus4580 Ontario Mills Parkway, Ste. 200Ontario, CA 91764Phone: 909 868 5834Monday – Thursday7:00 am – 10:30 pmFriday 8:00 am – 3:00 pmAssociate degree programsVeterinary TechnologyOntario Campus PhysicalResourcesCarrington College shares thefacility with another accreditedinstitution. The two colleges share a50,000 square foot facility.Carrington College students areprovided full campus access,including computer labs,comfortable student lounges,outside patio areas, a modernlibrary and a student resourcescenter. The campus equipmentincludes dedicated veterinarytechnology laboratory andinstructional space. Administrativespace accommodates academicteam, and student service roles forthe college. The Carrington librarywebsite offers online resources andprofessional organizationinformation.3
LOCATIONS & HOURSOF OPERATIONPhoenix Campus2149 W. Dunlap Ave.,Ste. 103Phoenix, AZ 85021Phone: 602 313 7082Monday–Thursday8:00 am–10:00 pmFriday 8:00 am–5:00 pmSaturday (varies)Certificate programsDental AssistingMedical AssistingMedical Billing and CodingPharmacy TechnologyAssociate degree programsAssociate Degree in NursingHealth StudiesRespiratory CareSurgical TechnologyPhoenix Campus PhysicalResourcesThe Phoenix Campus shares spacewith another accredited institution.The two colleges share a 120,000square foot facility. CarringtonCollege students have access to34,313 total square feet (notincluding shared uses) of thestudent success center, computerlabs, cafeteria and two studentlounges. The facility providesstudents with a simulation retailpharmacy laboratory. The campusalso has lecture classrooms withceiling-mounted LCD projectors, alearning laboratory, science labsand a medical library equipped withreference materials, textbooks andjournals. The Carrington librarywebsite offers online resources andprofessional organizationinformation.Phoenix EducationCenter (TradesEducation Center)8836 N. 23rd Ave., Building B,Phoenix, AZ 85021Monday–Thursday8:00 am–12:00 pm and6:00 pm-10:00 pmMonday – Thursday7:30 am – 10:30 pmFriday 9:00 am – 5:00 pmCertificate programsElectrical TechnologyHVAC-RMaintenance TechnicianVeterinary AssistingPleasant HillAuxiliary Sites363 Civic Dr. Ste 200Pleasant Hill, CA 94523Associate degree programsElectrical TechnologyHVAC-RMaintenance TechnicianPhoenix EducationCenter PhysicalResourcesThe Phoenix Education Centerwas established in 2020 and isapprox. 19000 sq. ft. The facilityprovides students five lab spaces,two tool rooms and a studentlounge. The Carrington librarywebsite offers online resourcesand professional organizationinformation.Glendale Learning Center6751 N. Sunset Blvd.,Ste. E104Glendale, AZ 85305Phone: 602 393 5902Monday – Friday8:30 am – 5:00 pmCertificate programsDental AssistingMedical AssistingMedical Billing and CodingGlendale Learning CenterPhysical ResourcesThe campus provides modernpractical labs to support thelaboratory component ofcoursework. With three dentalassisting operatories and threemedical assisting bays, theGlendale Learning Center offersplenty of hands-on space forstudent practice and participation.Pleasant Hill Campus380 Civic Dr., Ste. 300Pleasant Hill, CA 94523Phone: 925 609 6650Academic Catalog395 Civic Dr. Ste CPleasant Hill, CA 945232199 Norse Dr.Pleasant Hill, CA 94523360 Civic Dr. Ste 102Pleasant Hill, CA 94523360 Civic Dr. Ste 103Pleasant Hill, CA 94523Monday – Thursday7:30 am – 10:00 pmFriday 9:00 am – 5:00 pmCertificate programsDental AssistingMedical AssistingMedical Billing and CodingPharmacy TechnologyAssociate degree programsPhysical Therapist AssistantRespiratory CareVeterinary TechnologyPleasant Hill Campus PhysicalResourcesThe Pleasant Hill campus occupies28,000 square feet and is housed infour buildings. The facilities includeeight lecture/laboratories, aveterinary lab and surgery roomand labs for the Physical TherapistAssistant and Respiratory Careprograms. The campus also has astudent success center equippedreference materials, textbooks andjournals, a student union, generaleducation support and a learninglab, student finance advisors,enrollment service representativesand career service support stafflocated in the main building. TheCarrington library website offersonline resources and professionalorganization information.4
LOCATIONS & HOURSOF OPERATIONPortland Campus2004 Lloyd Center, 3rd Fl.Portland, OR 97232Phone: 503 761 6100Monday – Thursday7:30 am – 10:00 pmFriday 8:00 am – 5:00 pmCertificate programsDental AssistingMassage TherapyMedical AssistingMedical Billing and CodingPharmacy TechnologyVeterinary AssistingPortland Campus PhysicalResourcesThe Portland campus isconveniently located inside theLloyd Center Mall, within two blocksof the Max light-rail transportationsystem. The campus occupiesapproximately 18,489 square feet ofspace and features realisticsimulation labs that allow studentsto learn in environments that mirrorreal-world facilities. The campusoffers a Student Success Center,which includes a medical libraryequipped reference materials,textbooks and journals. TheCarrington library website offersonline resources and professionalorganization information.Reno Campus PhysicalReso
College models its programs and curricula objectives to align with the College's institutional learning . LVN to ADN, Medical Assisting, Medical Radiography, Nursing Bridge, Practical Nursing, Respiratory Care, Surgical Technology, Veterinary Technology, and Vocational Nursing. . The Citru
