Carrington College

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Those motivated graduates from the Carrington College Dental Assisting certificate or associate degree program can grasp the administrative and clinical duties needed for this career, as well as have the chance to familiarize themselves with the needed laboratory skills. Courses are taught both in the lab and in the classroom. Students will be able to sit for the National Certification Exam. A passing grade on this test is required to have a valid Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) license. If you study hard, you will have the chance to learn admin duties, proper techniques for patient prep, chart formatting and more. A clinical externship is part of our program.

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The enthusiastic and driven student of the Carrington College Dental Hygienist degree program will prepare themselves with knowledge to meet the professional standards of a qualified dental hygienist. Such students will also avail themselves of the chance to learn what we teach about being legally compliant in this branch of the medical field. Opportunities are offered to become skilled in not only educational services, but therapeutic resources and preventative methods will be taught as well. By the time the hard-working learner has successfully passed the program courses, he or she will be able to demonstrate the following skills: point out and graph regularities and abnormalities in a patient's mouth, take oral x-rays, give appropriate fluoride and fissure treatments, be able to administer periodontal therapies such as plaque and stain removal. The dedicated student will be fluent in communicating professionally with patients and co-workers, analyzing and applying medical breakthroughs to the treatment of patients and able to demonstrate expertise as a critical thinker and an information manager. The prepared graduate, upon the completion of the program, will be ready to take the state licensing exam and sit for the Dental Hygiene National Board.

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Carrington College is proud of their program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. The motivated students who are interested in a career in this branch of medicine will work to certify by mastering the following: classroom instruction, labs, and clinical experience in the field. There are a number of exams to pass to be a qualified Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, and they consist of physics and instrumentations, ultrasound, obstetrics and gynecology and more. The dedicated students will be able to learn, with the aid of our programs, to perform sonogrophies that meet the standards of the industry, obtain measurements, compute values, then analyze the results in initial findings for the use of doctors. They will be sure they are qualified to confidently communicate with both patients and co-workers, demonstrating professionalism in these interactions. The enthusiastic learner will also be able to show proficiency in a variety of critical thinking scenarios.

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The driven students will prepare themselves through the Health Care Administrator certificate program at Carrington College to be able to discern universal claim forms, understand sequential payments from both Medicare and Medicaid, familiarize themselves with various outpatient procedures and the correct procedure for office visits. The successful graduate of this program will work to be qualified to converse intelligently abut applicable health care laws. Laws pertinent to this field include patient confidentiality, professional liability as well as malpractice. The prepared student will be able to diagram accreditation standards, operational enhancements, necessity for patient safety and the need to continually keep the patient in mind to ensure customer satisfaction. Correct methods for record storage and retention, as well as document imaging and archiving will be subjects readily understood by the prepared student as they pertain to procedures for medical offices, such as scheduling for patient appointments, proper purchasing and inventory management methods, accounting systems specific to the health care field and more. The students wishing to prove themselves, upon graduation will be able to perform necessary office skills, be familiar with laws and ethics as they apply to the medical profession, have a working knowledge of medical terminology and the skills to maintain and manage an office and the records applicable to their branch of health care.

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The certificate or associate Massage Therapy program at Carrington College can equip students with a great deal of knowledge in this field. Skills to acquire include: Sports, Swedish and Shiatsu massage techniques, correct assessment of client needs and the ability to deliver the proper curative by knowing the various therapeutic treatments available and how to execute them safely, carefully and professionally. The successful graduates will prepare themselves to build their own business as a qualified massage therapist. We offer an externship to provide you with the chance to work with real people in a professional setting. The motivated students will, at the conclusion of the program, be able to sit for the National Certification Exam. Besides being trained in the practical aspects of massage, the dedicated learner will also be able to prove critical thinking skills, proper management of information, communication skills, appropriate deference and accountability required to be successful in this field.

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Though medical assistants' job descriptions vary from office to office, they generally have a set of shared duties and tasks. Medical assistants aid doctors by performing basic clinical procedures and handling a variety of administrative duties. They work in medical clinics, private practices, and hospitals to help keep operations running smoothly and efficiently.

The Medical Assisting program at Carrington College comprises three educational areas: Clinical, Administrative, and Externship. Students enhance skills such as word-processing, typing, and keyboarding. Throughout the program, professionalism, client relations, critical thinking, adherence to the ethical and legal requirements of a medical practice, and proper communication skills are emphasized. The program prepares students to take the national certification exam for medical assistants. Graduates are prepared to function competently at an entry level in a variety of medical settings.

Medical Assisting front office courses, which focus on administrative skills, and Medical Assisting back office courses, concentrating on clinical competencies, can be taken in any order except where prohibited by a prerequisite. However, students are encouraged to complete front office coursework before back office to ensure that their clinical skills are current before beginning externship. General education courses for the Medical Assisting program can be taken in any order during any semester, either at the campus or online. The recommended sequence of courses is listed in the chart that follows. The program culminates in a Certificate of Achievement or Associate of Science Degree. Graduates are eligible to sit for national certification exams to attain the Registered Medical (RMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential.

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Carrington College prepares students to take appropriate certification and licensure exams related to their individual majors. The College does not guarantee students will successfully pass these exams or be certified or licensed as a result of completing the program.

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The medical billing and coding field employs professionals who are responsible for the organization and accurate maintenance of patient medical records. These files track data about patients' symptoms, medical history, x-ray and laboratory test results, diagnoses, and health care-related treatment. Medical billing and coding professionals ensure that this information is entered into computerized medical records systems. Additionally, medical billing and coding professionals must regularly communicate with physicians to ensure accuracy, clarify diagnoses, and obtain supplementary information to update patients' files. They are often also responsible for the timely and accurate submission of complex insurance documents.

Carrington's Medical Billing and Coding certificate program prepares students for employment in medical or dental offices, clinics, or by independent billing companies. Instruction combines theory and practice to meet the competencies needed for entry-level employment. Students learn to prepare various health claim forms using medical billing software. In doing so, they acquire a working knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology, as well as comprehension of the legal, ethical and regulatory standards of medical records management. Students learn to accurately interpret medical records, including diagnoses and procedures of health care providers, as well as to document and code the information for submission to insurance companies. The Associate of Science degree program provides additional curriculum in general education, communication, and management for graduates seeking entry-level supervisory positions.

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Carrington College prepares students to take appropriate certification and licensure exams related to their individual majors. The College does not guarantee students will successfully pass these exams or be certified or licensed as a result of completing the program.

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The motivated students of the Medical Office Management program at Carrington College will prepare themselves to be effective communicators, know the basics of general psychology, have a good grasp of skills needed by human resource professionals and be fluent with office management helps and proper procedures for a medical office by passing the classes offered in each of these areas. The successful graduates of this program will be ready for entrance on the ground floor of management positions in the health care industry. If you are already employed in a relevant position in the medical field, we have courses that can help you prepare yourself for greater responsibility. The qualified graduates of this program will be able to skillfully manage and oversee personnel in various medical offices, organize, improve and instigate office procedures, advance appropriate medical office policies and be able to apply critical thinking to a variety of office and personnel issues professional face in a medical office.

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Carrington College’s Pharmacy Technology program gives the motivated student training in the ins and outs of medical terminology, abbreviations used on medical charts and the proper dispensing of prescriptions. Gaining skills in administration and legal instruction is also a great asset. There are diverse careers available in medical facilities and retail venues, and those who prepare themselves through our programs offered can demonstrate their ability in compounding and dispensing medications and communicating with customers and patients alike.

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The hard-working students who enroll in the Physical Therapist Assistant associate degree program at Carrington College prepare themselves by taking classes in physiology, kinesiology, anatomy, and patient communication. Labs are also provided to help the motivated learner gain important skills to enable them to assist patients in their exercise regimes, help with equipment and so forth. Patients who can benefit from the services of the professional physical therapy assistant are people with health conditions requiring treatment like those suffering from arthritis, heart disease, back pain, cerebral palsy and more. As a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant you may also help accident victims to regain strength, agility and mobility. Some members of this profession also assist their office with clerical duties and supply ordering.

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The Physical Therapy Technology program allows the enthusiastic learner to gain the necessary skills to be able to help those who require specialized care after sustaining injuries or needing greater mobility after the effects aging. The dedicated student will work to gain the skills to deliver specialized follow-up care to those who require it. Carrington College provides courses for the self-starting students to acquire skills such as a working knowledge of physiology, kinesiology, anatomy and patient communication as well. By studying the material and participating in the labs, the students eager to be the next generation of Physical Therapy Technology will prepare themselves to take and pass the National Physical Therapist Assistant exam.

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Students who invest themselves in learning from our respiratory therapist training will find that Carrington College offers them the chance to gain valuable experience and work to meet the measurements as decided by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). Our program allows the motivated students to gain valuable knowledge about the human cardiac and respiratory systems, anatomy and physiology, both biochemical and cellular functions and the basics of pharmacology and cardiopulmonary medications. The dedicated learner will have the opportunity to acquire the following skills: patient assessment, patient exams, the fundamentals of emergency medicine, resuscitation tools, chest tubes, incubation, airway clearance and caring for the patient's needs in regards to tracheotomy care. The qualified graduate of our program will be able to take the the NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) exam, and those who pass will then be able to apply for state licensure.

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Carrington College has a Veterinary Assisting program where the motivated learner can work to gain valuable experience by learning how to conduct lab tests, assist in dental care, prep tissue and blood samples for analysis, and help with a variety of veterinary procedures. Courses will be taught in chemistry, computer basics, animal anatomy and physiology, nursing of animals,animal restraint and animal surgical methods. This self-motivated learner will also have the opportunity to acquire front office, phone and appointment making skills as well. The qualified graduate of this program will be able to demonstrate his or her proficiency with lab specimens, diagnostics, medical procedures, the ability to collect patient information and perform basic upkeep of medical records to assist in a smoothly running veterinary practice.

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