2021-2022 CARRINGTON COLLEGE ACADEMIC CATALOG

1 CARRINGTON COLLEGE ACADEMIC CATALOG 1 | P age 2021-2022 CARRINGTON COLLEGE ACADEMIC CATALOG Volume VII November 13, 2021 December 31, 2022 2021 CARRINGTON COLLEGE . All rights reserved. CARRINGTON COLLEGE ACADEMIC CATALOG 2 | P age 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 November 13, 2021 are available via / CATALOG /.

2 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 . LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT CARRINGTON COLLEGE ACADEMIC CATALOG 3 | P age 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 .

3 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.

4 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS CARRINGTON COLLEGE ACADEMIC CATALOG 4 | P age 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.

5 54 Health 59 Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration .. 62 Maintenance Technician .. 65 Massage Therapy .. 68 Medical Administrative Assistant .. 76 Medical Assisting .. 80 Medical Billing and 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 .. 135 veterinary Assisting .. 141 TABLE OF CONTENTS CARRINGTON COLLEGE ACADEMIC CATALOG 5 | P age veterinary Technology .. 144 Vocational Nursing .. 147 General Education .. 152 Course Descriptions .. 157 Start Dates .. 211 General Student Information .. 214 Admission Requirements and Procedures .. 217 ACADEMIC Policies .. 223 Tuition & Fees.

6 238 Financial Assistance .. 243 Student Services .. 254 Regulations .. 257 Administration & Faculty .. 262 Supplemental Information .. 276 MISSION STATEMENT CARRINGTON COLLEGE ACADEMIC CATALOG 6 | P age The mission of CARRINGTON COLLEGE is to provide career-focused associate degree and certificate programs in healthcare, trades, and industrial majors to a diverse population of students. CARRINGTON COLLEGE will ensure equitable and inclusive access to our programs, resources, and services. Programs are developed to meet student, employer, and community needs by providing hands-on training and instruction delivered through onsite, online, and blended modalities. The COLLEGE uses outcomes, skills, and inquiry-based approaches to education. The COLLEGE models it programs and curricular objects to align with the COLLEGE s institutional learning outcomes encompassing critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and professionalism.

7 CARRINGTON COLLEGE encourages students to work to achieve their highest potential while attaining their career goals. The COLLEGE strives for excellence and quality in everything it does and instills in its students the same aspirations. INSTITUTION-SET STANDARDS The following institution-set standards for student achievement have been approved by the Board of Governors: Standard Definition Measure Course Completion Passing grade in course and persist to next mod/term. Institutional aggregate score of annual course completion rate. 80% Graduation Graduation rate for a calendar year. Institutional aggregate of annual graduation rate. 50% Placement In -field placement in a calendar year. Institutional aggregate of annual placement rate. 50% Certification/Licensure Achieve passing score on specified exam per programmatic accreditation.

8 Programs with programmatic accreditation thresholds will meet established standards* Varies by program. *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 fulfilling its mission. CARRINGTON COLLEGE ACADEMIC CATALOG 7 | P age LOCATION & HOURS OF OPERATION Albuquerque Campus 1001 Menaul Blvd. Albuquerque, NM 87107 Phone: 505 254 7777 Monday Thursday 7:30 am 10:00 pm Friday 8:00 am 5:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am 1:00 pm Certificate programs Dental Assisting Massage Therapy Medical Assisting Medical Billing and Coding Pharmacy Technology Practical Nursing Associate Degree programs Associate Degree in Nursing Albuquerque Campus Physical Resources The campus is located just west of I-25 on Menaul Boulevard.

9 The campus is centrally located and offers almost 35,000 square feet of space tailored to hands-on training and one-on-one interaction between instructors and students. The campus provides fully equipped science labs and a simulation lab that uses computerized human patient simulators and custom-designed scenarios to help students develop skills and build confidence. The campus includes classrooms with ceiling-mounted LCD projectors and a medical library equipped with reference materials, textbooks, and journals. The CARRINGTON library website offers online resources and professional organization information. Boise Campus 1122 N. Liberty St. Boise, ID 83704 Phone: 208 672 0711 Monday Thursday 7:00 am 8:00 pm Friday 8:00 am 5:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am 1:00 pm Boise Auxiliary Site 1200 N Liberty St. Boise ID 83704 Phone: 208 672 0711 Monday Thursday 7:30 am 10:00 pm Friday 9:00 am 5:00 pm Certificate programs Dental Assisting Massage Therapy Medical Assisting Medical Billing and Coding Pharmacy Technology Practical Nursing Associate Degree programs Dental Hygiene Health Studies Nursing Bridge Physical Therapist Assistant Boise Campus Physical Resources Found just north of I-184, the Boise campus is located near many health care facilities.

10 The campus features classrooms and simulation labs equipped with the leading technology and a full multimedia library that provides a wealth of up- to-date resources for research and study. The CARRINGTON library website offers online resources and professional organization information. The 50,600 square feet of space provides a variety of valuable hands-on training in realistic settings. In addition, the campus also offers a dental clinic where students participate in providing free and low-cost dental services to the students and members of the community. Citrus Heights Campus 7301 Greenback Ln., Ste. A Citrus Heights, CA 95621 Phone: 916 242 7855 Monday Thursday 7:30 am 10:30 pm Friday 9:00 am 5:00 pm Certificate programs Dental Assisting Medical Assisting Medical Billing and Coding Pharmacy Technology Associate Degree programs veterinary Technology Citrus Heights Campus Physical Resources The campus occupies 27,100 square feet of space in a single- story building in Citrus Heights, California.