Carrington College

From the very beginning, we have maintained a standard for education that prepares students to pursue careers in healthcare and technical fields. How? Through innovative curricula, technology and instruction methods.

By closely watching industry trends to determine which skills and specialties are in demand, we’re able to develop Certificate and Associate degree programs that can give you a chance for professional success.

Carrington College®, a nationally accredited institution, was originally founded as Apollo College in 1976 in Phoenix, Ariz. We started out with the simple goal of changing the lives of our students. By staying true to that mission, we grew and are now able to help students at 11 campus locations across the Western United States.

Carrington College offers certificate and Associate degree programs in: Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Physical Therapy Technology, Medical Billing and Coding, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Respiratory Care, Medical Laboratory Technology, Physical Therapist Assistant, Medical Office Management, Medical Radiography, Pharmacy Technology, Practical Nursing, Nursing (Registered), Nursing (Registered Bridge Option) and Veterinary Assisting.

Carrington College© California, a regionally accredited institution†, was originally founded as Northwest College of Medical Assistants and Dental Assistants in 1967 in Sacramento, Calif. As the programs we offered extended beyond the world of healthcare, we became known as Western Career College and remained so until 2010. Though our name has transformed through the years, we’ve stayed true to our initial goal of changing the lives of our students. Today, we’re able to help students at seven locations across California.

Carrington College California offers Certificate and Associate degree programs in: Criminal Justice, Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Health Care Administration, Health Studies, Medical Billing and Coding, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Physical Therapist Assistant, Pharmacy Technology, Registered Nursing LVN to RN, Respiratory Care, Surgical Technology, Veterinary Technology and Vocational Nursing.