2018-2019 CARRINGTON COLLEGE ACADEMIC CATALOG

2021 CARRINGTON COLLEGE

ACADEMIC CATALOG

Volume VI.IV February 4, 2021 to December 31, 2021

Updated September 30, 2021

?2021 Carrington College. All rights reserved.

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?2021 Carrington College. All rights reserved. Carrington College updates this catalog at least once annually. Carrington College reserves the right to change the terms and conditions outlined in this catalog at any time without notice. Information is current at the time of printing. This catalog supersedes all previous editions and is in effect until a subsequent catalog is published either in print or online. Updates made after the initial publication on February 4, 2021 are available via carrington.edu/Carrington-college /catalog/. It is the responsibility of applicants and students to check 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.

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Future Graduates:

Welcome to Carrington College! We are honored that you have chosen to pursue your education with us and are excited that you are starting on a journey to reach both your personal and professional goals. We encourage you to take advantage of the many academic and professional opportunities that will be presented to you during your time as a student and graduate of Carrington College.

Carrington College takes great pride in the instruction and services we deliver to our students on a daily basis. Our faculty and staff are committed to providing you with an excellent educational experience that we believe will prepare you to build your knowledge and develop your potential.

Over five decades ago, Carrington College began with a commitment to educating our students and fostering professional success for our graduates. Today, we stay true to that commitment and have the privilege of serving thousands of students across 17 campuses. Throughout the years student success is the measure of our success.

Students, faculty and staff at Carrington College are encouraged to achieve their highest potential. We strive for excellence and quality in everything we do and are committed to keeping our curriculum, teaching methods and equipment current to meet the needs of students, faculty, and the professional communities we serve.

We look forward to your graduation and opportunities to pursue employment in your chosen career field. I hope that your experience with Carrington College fosters a desire to embrace life-long learning and inspires you to take an active and productive role in your community.

Sincerely,

Mitch Charles MBA President, Carrington College

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Mission/Philosophy .................................................................................................................... 6 Location & Hours of Operation................................................................................................... 7 SJVC INC. Board of Directors ................................................................................................. 12 Accreditation & Approvals ........................................................................................................ 13 Holiday Calendar ..................................................................................................................... 20 College Leadership .................................................................................................................. 21 Governing Board...................................................................................................................... 22 Education Delivery Options...................................................................................................... 23 Programs of Study ................................................................................................................... 25 Associate Degree in Nursing ................................................................................................... 27 Criminal Justice: Corrections ................................................................................................... 31 Dental Assisting ....................................................................................................................... 38 Dental Hygiene ........................................................................................................................ 46 Electrical Technology............................................................................................................... 53 Health Information Technology ................................................................................................ 54 Health Studies.......................................................................................................................... 59 Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration ............................................................ 62 Maintenance Technician .......................................................................................................... 65 Massage Therapy .................................................................................................................... 68 Medical Administrative Assistant ............................................................................................. 76 Medical Assisting ..................................................................................................................... 80 Medical Billing and Coding....................................................................................................... 88 Medical Radiography ............................................................................................................... 94 Nursing Bridge ......................................................................................................................... 97 Pharmacy Technology ........................................................................................................... 101 Phlebotomy Technician ......................................................................................................... 106 Physical Therapist Assistant .................................................................................................. 108 Physical Therapy Technology................................................................................................ 113 Practical Nursing.................................................................................................................... 116 LVN to ADN ........................................................................................................................... 121 Respiratory Care.................................................................................................................... 126 Surgical Technology .............................................................................................................. 136 Veterinary Assisting ............................................................................................................... 142

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Veterinary Technology ........................................................................................................... 145 Vocational Nursing................................................................................................................. 148 General Education ................................................................................................................. 155 Course Descriptions............................................................................................................... 162 Start Dates ............................................................................................................................. 215 General Student Information.................................................................................................. 218 Admission Requirements and Procedures............................................................................. 221 Academic Policies.................................................................................................................. 227 Graduation Requirements...................................................................................................... 240 Tuition & Fees........................................................................................................................ 241 Financial Assistance .............................................................................................................. 248 Student Services.................................................................................................................... 259 Regulations ............................................................................................................................ 262 Administration & Faculty ........................................................................................................ 267 Supplemental Information ...................................................................................................... 276

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