Carrington College - Tucson

Carrington College

Carrington College has awarded over 41,000 certificates and degrees since 1992. Carrington offers practical, real-world education to its students. Specially designed degree and certificate 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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Fitness Training - Certificate

The Fitness Training certificate program at Carrington College educates fitness Trainers to work in health clubs, fitness studios, rehab facilities or independently as personal trainers. Personal trainers guide and motivate clients to reach their peak fitness potential. They assess the fitness needs of clients and develop plans based on them. Personal trainers provide personal training, present classes and instruct on proper nutrition.

Personal trainers must have a strong understanding of the functions and vital processes of the human body so they can effectively design and deliver personal nutrition and physical fitness training programs. Creativity and determination are important characteristics of fitness technicians.

A good personal trainer must be energetic and motivating, always encouraging their clients to reach their maximum performance. Personal trainers must continually strive to understand advances in the industry and stay current with new equipment and techniques.

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. The certification program NCBTMB is approved by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCAA), the accrediting body of the National Organization for Competency Assurance (NCOA)*.

Program availability varies by location.

*The college does not guarantee students will successfully pass the se exams or be certified or licensed as a result of completing the program.

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