Carrington College Launches Career EDGE to Help Students Stand Out in Today’s Job Market
Carrington College is excited to introduce Career EDGE, a powerful new career-readiness tool designed to help students confidently step into today’s competitive job market. Career EDGE gives students access to modern resources that make preparing for employment easier and more effective than ever. With this new platform, students can build and customize professional resumes tailored […]
Supporting Students for Thirty Years: Rochelle McEvoy Continues to do the Work She Loves Through The Alignment of SJVC and Carrington College Programs
One day in May of 2025, Rochelle McEvoy – without leaving her own office in Bakersfield, California – switched from working for SJVC and started working for Carrington College. The alignment began in spring 2025 to put all healthcare-related programs under the Carrington College banner and all trades-related programs under SJVC. Regardless of the college […]
How to Know if a Healthcare Career Is Right for You
Many people are drawn to healthcare because it offers the chance to support others while working in an essential field. Still, choosing a healthcare career is a big decision. Understanding what working in healthcare actually involves can help you decide if it’s the right path for you. This guide breaks down key factors to consider […]
Pressure Builds Purpose: Physical Therapist Assistant Instructor, Demetrius Amore’s Journey in Education and Fitness
Demetrius Johnathan Amore was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. From the time he was a kid, he was captivated by comic books and larger‑than‑life superheroes—the kind who could lift buildings, save worlds, and inspire greatness. That love for strength and movement eventually led him into fitness, strength training, and competitive hockey. He played through […]
What to Know About a Medical Billing and Coding Program: Skills, Courses, and Experiential Opportunities
The modern healthcare sector runs on an intricate series of codes and procedures that determine which services are provided and how they’re billed or reimbursed. Medical billers and coders are an essential part of this equation, linking clinical care and documentation with the financial side of the healthcare system. It’s a linchpin in an industry […]
Pharmacy Technology Training: How to Launch Your Career with a Certificate Program
A pharmacy can have a massive impact on our health and wellbeing. This crucial facility doesn’t just provide access to medications, it provides helpful guidance so patients can use these medications safely and confidently. Pharmacists lead the charge in dispensing and reviewing medications, but they’d struggle to carry out these essentials without solid support from […]
What Does a Dental Hygienist Do?
Dental hygiene is an incredibly important discipline. It reveals the power of preventative care to improve not only oral health, but also quality of life. It also influences the flow and even the profitability of the modern dental practice. Dental hygiene provides a consistent source of revenue and also keeps dental practices top of mind […]
Teaching with Heart: DAISY Award Winner Ida Romelle Flores
With medical doctors in Ida Romelle Flores’ family, she felt both a responsibility and calling to serve her community and a deeply centered love to follow those giant footsteps into the medical field. But she never imagined that her years of nursing education and practice in both the Philippines and the U.S. would lead her […]
Key Skills You’ll Develop in a Medical Assistant Program
The modern healthcare system relies on medical assistants. These multi-talented professionals are passionate, knowledgeable, and adaptable. They ensure that no needs go unmet. This means tackling a wide range of tasks, including everything from scheduling appointments to processing insurance claims and even taking vital signs. It can be a lot to handle, but for many, […]
How One Campus Tour Redirected Nicholas Hammond’s Career Path
Nicholas Hammond was a spontaneous kind of guy who got bored pretty easily. He had a lot of start-and-stop career episodes in his life. He tended to follow his impulses and might change direction in the moment, based on his feelings at the time. It usually worked out for him. But even he was a […]
What Does a Dental Assistant Do?
Dentists and dental hygienists receive a lot of attention, but they rely on dental assistants to keep practices running smoothly. As a crucial part of the dental team, dental assistants help patients feel comfortable while also keeping practices safe, hygienic, and organized.[1] It’s a complex role that involves clinical and administrative responsibilities — but many dental […]
Celebrating a Year of Impact: 2025 Highlights from Our Make-A-Wish® Growing Relationship
Carrington College and its sister school, San Joaquin Valley College, proudly partnered throughout 2025 to support Make-A-Wish® and the children and families it serves. As our campuses wrapped up their efforts this November, we reflected on a year filled with meaningful events, community connection, and moments of hope inspired by Wish Kids across our regions. […]