Carrington College

Carrington College has awarded over 40,000 certificates and degrees since 1992. Carrington offers practical, real-world education to its students. Specially designed degree and diploma programs are based on class sizes for 15 to 24 students. The small classes and individual attention from first-rate instructors encourage lively interaction and allow students to get practical hands-on experience.

The faculty and support staff helps students get the personal attention they need while attending the college. As the demand for better-educated workers continues to grow, so does Carrington College, expanding its course offerings and campus sites in order to meet the needs of both students and employers across the United States.

At Carrington College, we are proud of our long and distinguished history in health care education and take pride in the success we have helped our graduates achieve. We are totally committed to helping our students advance in the fields of their choice. By virtue of our accreditation and our respected reputation for educating highly skilled professionals, Carrington College has developed strong, ongoing partnerships with employers in the health care industry. Our Career Services Department has established an extremely high rate of success, working with students to identify and pursue positions that match their career development goals.

Accreditation

Carrington College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), 750 First St. NE, Suite 980, Washington, DC 20002, 202-336- 6780, to award associate degrees and certificates of achievement. ACICS is recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

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Fitness Training - Certificate

The future employment prospects for fitness trainers are in good shape; the growing awareness of the importance of exercise and a healthy lifestyle means that more and more people are seeking expert help from fitness training professionals. The Carrington College Fitness Training program teaches students the skills needed to develop and maintain personalized exercise programs for clients in settings like health or exercise clubs, sports training facilities, or even on a self-employed basis in clients' homes.

Fitness training certification from Carrington College provides students the hands-on knowledge and personal training skills they need to help them succeed in a career as a fitness trainer. Here are just a few excellent reasons to consider our Fitness Training program at Carrington College; the program includes:

A mix of formal classroom instruction and lab practice in a gym-like setting
Hands-on externship experience, allowing you to hone your skills on real clients in the real world
An intensive curriculum that can be completed in as few as10 months
Preparation for three nationally recognized certifications in personal training

Massage Therapy - Certificate

Massage Therapy has achieved unprecedented popularity in recent years. Career opportunities are on the rise for the licensed massage therapist including private health clubs, day spas and resorts, beauty salons, corporations, stress reduction/relaxation centers. Opportunities lie in health care working in association with other health practitioners such as chiropractors, medical doctors, dentists, physical therapists, and psychologists.

The professional Massage Therapy Certificate program teaches the art and science of massage therapy, while also teaching sound business practices, which prepare students for success in the marketplace. In the professional Massage Therapy program at Carrington College, students learn light energy work as well as deep-tissue modalities, Spa Therapies, Infant massage, Shiatsu, and how to treat specific pain and dysfunction, as well as a holistic approach to health and healing.

As a graduate of the professional Massage Therapy program's didactic and laboratory therapy instruction, the graduate would qualify to sit for the National Certification Exam administered by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.

To prepare students to enter the work force as entry-level massage therapists.
To prepare students to use the principles and techniques of massage to assess and appropriately treat disorders of the human body which may benefit from massage.
To provide students with adequate information, demonstration, and practice to perform massage procedures competently and safely.
To provide students with the necessary information and knowledge to understand the business, marketing, budgeting, insurance, advertising, ethical, and legal principles, issues, and concerns of the profession.
To enable students to communicate effectively with clients, other health care providers, and the community at large as to the benefits and advisability of massage.
To provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to open and manage a private practice.

Associate's - Physical therapist Assistant

Being a physical therapist assistant is a highly demanding job, but an extremely rewarding one. It requires patience, empathy and the ability to analyze and evaluate individual situations. With these characteristics and the desire to help others to heal - physically, mentally, and spiritually - you can excel in our Physical Therapist Assistant program.

The real world training you can receive at Carrington College® or Carrington College® California is designed to help you succeed in your future career. The Physical Therapist Assistant program utilizes a mix of formal instruction, laboratory practice and hands-on clinical experience that helps you to:

Perform an array of physical therapy services from the application of hot and cold modalities to the delivery of manual therapy
Communicate in a confident, professional manner with your patients and colleagues
Demonstrate your proficiency in critical thinking and information management
Prepare to take the PTA licensure exam, the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)

In the process of pursuing your Associate degree, you can gain the skills necessary to provide a range of physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

The basic areas of study in this program include anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, human movement, and movement disorders. The curriculum provides a broad base of knowledge covering issues related to the muscles, bones, nerves, ligaments and tendons. At Carrington College we want to provide you with the knowledge and tools that can help prepare you to have a successful career as a physical therapy assistant.

Our Physical Therapist Assistant program offers instruction by experienced faculty at impressive facilities featuring much of the same equipment you may find at your future place of employment. Taking what you learn here and applying it to the real world can lead to a job in a variety of settings such as:

Hospitals
Nursing homes
Outpatient clinics
Schools
Sports facilities

Program availability varies by location.

Contact Us Today!

If you are interested in any of our programs and would like to find out more, please Request Information.


	Carrington College - Albuquerque 1001 Menaul Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87107
	Carrington College Carrington College has awarded over 40,000 certificates and degrees since 1992. Carrington offers practical, real-world education to its students. Specially designed degree and diploma programs are based on class sizes for 15 to 24 students. The small classes and individual attention from first-rate instructors encourage lively interaction and allow students to get practical hands-on experience. The faculty and support staff helps students get the personal attention they need while attending the college. As the demand for better-educated workers continues to grow, so does Carrington College, expanding its course offerings and campus sites in order to meet the needs of both students and employers across the United States. At Carrington College, we are proud of our long and distinguished history in health care education and take pride in the success we have helped our graduates achieve. We are totally committed to helping our students advance in the fields of their choice. By virtue of our accreditation and our respected reputation for educating highly skilled professionals, Carrington College has developed strong, ongoing partnerships with employers in the health care industry. Our Career Services Department has established an extremely high rate of success, working with students to identify and pursue positions that match their career development goals. Accreditation Carrington College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), 750 First St. NE, Suite 980, Washington, DC 20002, 202-336- 6780, to award associate degrees and certificates of achievement. ACICS is recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. For comprehensive consumer information, click here. Fitness Training - Certificate The future employment prospects for fitness trainers are in good shape; the growing awareness of the importance of exercise and a healthy lifestyle means that more and more people are seeking expert help from fitness training professionals. The Carrington College Fitness Training program teaches students the skills needed to develop and maintain personalized exercise programs for clients in settings like health or exercise clubs, sports training facilities, or even on a self-employed basis in clients' homes. Fitness training certification from Carrington College provides students the hands-on knowledge and personal training skills they need to help them succeed in a career as a fitness trainer. Here are just a few excellent reasons to consider our Fitness Training program at Carrington College; the program includes: A mix of formal classroom instruction and lab practice in a gym-like setting Hands-on externship experience, allowing you to hone your skills on real clients in the real world An intensive curriculum that can be completed in as few as10 months Preparation for three nationally recognized certifications in personal training Massage Therapy - Certificate Massage Therapy has achieved unprecedented popularity in recent years. Career opportunities are on the rise for the licensed massage therapist including private health clubs, day spas and resorts, beauty salons, corporations, stress reduction/relaxation centers. Opportunities lie in health care working in association with other health practitioners such as chiropractors, medical doctors, dentists, physical therapists, and psychologists. The professional Massage Therapy Certificate program teaches the art and science of massage therapy, while also teaching sound business practices, which prepare students for success in the marketplace. In the professional Massage Therapy program at Carrington College, students learn light energy work as well as deep-tissue modalities, Spa Therapies, Infant massage, Shiatsu, and how to treat specific pain and dysfunction, as well as a holistic approach to health and healing. As a graduate of the professional Massage Therapy program's didactic and laboratory therapy instruction, the graduate would qualify to sit for the National Certification Exam administered by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. To prepare students to enter the work force as entry-level massage therapists. To prepare students to use the principles and techniques of massage to assess and appropriately treat disorders of the human body which may benefit from massage. To provide students with adequate information, demonstration, and practice to perform massage procedures competently and safely. To provide students with the necessary information and knowledge to understand the business, marketing, budgeting, insurance, advertising, ethical, and legal principles, issues, and concerns of the profession. To enable students to communicate effectively with clients, other health care providers, and the community at large as to the benefits and advisability of massage. To provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to open and manage a private practice. Associate's - Physical therapist Assistant Being a physical therapist assistant is a highly demanding job, but an extremely rewarding one. It requires patience, empathy and the ability to analyze and evaluate individual situations. With these characteristics and the desire to help others to heal - physically, mentally, and spiritually - you can excel in our Physical Therapist Assistant program. The real world training you can receive at Carrington College® or Carrington College® California is designed to help you succeed in your future career. The Physical Therapist Assistant program utilizes a mix of formal instruction, laboratory practice and hands-on clinical experience that helps you to: Perform an array of physical therapy services from the application of hot and cold modalities to the delivery of manual therapy Communicate in a confident, professional manner with your patients and colleagues Demonstrate your proficiency in critical thinking and information management Prepare to take the PTA licensure exam, the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) In the process of pursuing your Associate degree, you can gain the skills necessary to provide a range of physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The basic areas of study in this program include anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, human movement, and movement disorders. The curriculum provides a broad base of knowledge covering issues related to the muscles, bones, nerves, ligaments and tendons. At Carrington College we want to provide you with the knowledge and tools that can help prepare you to have a successful career as a physical therapy assistant. Our Physical Therapist Assistant program offers instruction by experienced faculty at impressive facilities featuring much of the same equipment you may find at your future place of employment. Taking what you learn here and applying it to the real world can lead to a job in a variety of settings such as: Hospitals Nursing homes Outpatient clinics Schools Sports facilities Program availability varies by location. Contact Us Today! If you are interested in any of our programs and would like to find out more, please Request Information.
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