Carrington College - Mesa

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 graduates are actively recruited by leading medical organizations, corporations and institutions. And 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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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.

Physical Therapy Assistant - Associate's

Physical Therapy Assistant is a rewarding profession in the health care industry. This hands-on career involves interacting and aiding patients, playing a vital role in improving their quality of life physically and emotionally. Working under the supervision of a physical therapist, physical therapy assistants help patients recover from illnesses and injuries by providing various treatment programs. Physical therapy assistants help patients improve or restore mobility, relieve pain, or provide preventative treatments from physical disabilities and diseases. Exercises, massages, and ultrasounds are just some of the methods Physical Therapy Assistants will use to maximize the movement potential in their patients. Responsibilities also include recording treatment responses and results from patients to the physical therapist.

In as few as 80 weeks at Carrington College, you can earn your Associate of Science Degree in Physical Therapy Assisting. You will gain the training and learn the skills to work as a Physical Therapy Assistant in a variety of health care settings. Physical Therapy Assistants may work at rehabilitation centers, hospitals, nursing care facilities, physical therapy offices, or at other health care facilities.

Possible Job Opportunities:

• Hospitals
• Physician Offices
• Nursing Homes
• Home Health Agencies
• Fitness Clubs
• Rehabilitation Centers
• Medical Clinics

Program availability varies by location.

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