2021 CARRINGTON COLLEGE ACADEMIC CATALOG

2023 ? 2024

ACADEMIC CATALOG

Volume IX December 9, 2023 ? December 31, 2024

?2023 Carrington College. All rights reserved.

Carrington College Academic Catalog

?2023 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 December 9, 2023 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.

Carrington College Academic Catalog

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 15 campuses and 1 learning center. 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

About Carrington College .......................................................................................................................... 1 Location & Hours of Operation ................................................................................................................. 3 San Joaquin Valley College, Inc. Board of Directors .................................................................................. 8 Accreditation & Approvals......................................................................................................................... 9 Holiday Calendar ..................................................................................................................................... 17 College Leadership .................................................................................................................................. 18 Governing Board...................................................................................................................................... 19 Education Delivery Options ..................................................................................................................... 20 Programs of Study ................................................................................................................................... 22 Associate Degree in Nursing.................................................................................................................... 23 Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration.................................................................................. 27 Bachelor of Science in Nursing .......................................................................................................................... 35 Dental Assisting ....................................................................................................................................... 38 Dental Hygiene ........................................................................................................................................ 44 Electrical Technology............................................................................................................................... 51 Health Studies.......................................................................................................................................... 54 Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration ......................................................................... 57 Maintenance Technician ......................................................................................................................... 60 Massage Therapy..................................................................................................................................... 62 Medical Administrative Assistant ............................................................................................................ 70 Medical Assisting ..................................................................................................................................... 74 Medical Billing and Coding....................................................................................................................... 81 Nursing Bridge ......................................................................................................................................... 87 Pharmacy Technology ............................................................................................................................. 91 Phlebotomy Technician ........................................................................................................................... 95 Physical Therapist Assistant .................................................................................................................... 98 Physical Therapy Technology ................................................................................................................ 104 Practical Nursing.................................................................................................................................... 107 LVN to ADN ............................................................................................................................................ 113

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Respiratory Care .................................................................................................................................... 118 Surgical Technology............................................................................................................................... 124 Trades Studies.................................................................................................................................................... 129 Veterinary Assisting ............................................................................................................................... 132 Veterinary Technology .......................................................................................................................... 135 Vocational Nursing ................................................................................................................................ 138 General Education and Training Courses....................................................................................................... 143 Course Descriptions............................................................................................................................... 147 Start Dates ............................................................................................................................................. 203 General Student Information ................................................................................................................ 206 Admission Requirements and Procedures ............................................................................................ 208 Academic Policies .................................................................................................................................. 216 Tuition & Fees........................................................................................................................................ 231 Financial Assistance ............................................................................................................................... 238 Student Services .................................................................................................................................... 249 Regulations ............................................................................................................................................ 252 Administration & Faculty....................................................................................................................... 259 Supplemental Information .................................................................................................................... 270

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