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Female Superheroes of Health Care

Superheroes are everywhere right now – the world is obsessed with the characters from DC and Marvel comics! But while everyone in health care knows that the true superheroes are kids fighting childhood cancer, or patients battling to recover from injury or illness, women who work in health care have always had extraordinary (some might […]

Alumni Spotlight: Jacqueline Sanford

There are some students who can never tear themselves away from the Carrington College flock! We’d like to introduce you to one of them – Registered Respiratory Therapist [1] Jacqueline Sanford graduated from Carrington and is now an instructor in the Respiratory Care program [2] at our Las Vegas campus. Jacqueline says her interest in the medical field started at […]

8 Questions about Applying for Financial Aid

Let’s face it…talking about financial aid is probably not at the top of your to do list, but it should be. Figuring out how to pay for your education is an important part of getting ready to go to school. Each Carrington College campus has a Student Finance department to help you, offering guidance […]

Breaking Down Financial Aid

Learning how to pay for college can be a confusing process, and trying to understand the different forms of financial aid when you’re balancing classes, tests and homework only causes more stress. To help you succeed, here’s a look at the differences between scholarships, grants and loans.

8 Cyber Security Tips for College Students

The last 15 years brought a huge leap forward in technology; smart phones, tablets, wearables and smart watches, the very idea of mobile technology was science fiction in 2001. In 2016 we are more connected than ever before. When you add in the evolution of the internet, we have access to more information than ever […]

Four Reasons to Check Out a Career as a Medical Assistant

Health care careers are #nojoke. You get to make a positive impact on peoples’ lives every day…what’s cooler than that? Going to school for medical assisting[1] can be your foot in the door for your future in health care. Check out our list to find out the four reasons a career as a medical assistant[2] […]

3 Things You Need to Know About Heart Health

Did you know about 610,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year? It’s important to focus on your heart health throughout the year, but since February is Heart Month we wanted to share three things you should be doing to keep your heart in tip-top shape! Know Your Risk Factors There […]

5 Tips to Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolution

We all start the New Year with the best intentions. We’re going to workout more, eat healthier or maybe take that trip we’ve been planning. But be honest…the motivation you had January 1st usually disappears before spring break. That’s why we’ve come up with this list of 5 tips to help you keep your resolution […]

The 4 Most Important Stress Relievers for Students

School got you stressed? We’re here to help! Check out these four most important stress relievers for students.

5 Tips to Keep on Track This Winter

It’s the time of year you’d probably rather binge watch Empire than do homework, but it’s really important to stay on track with your studies all year.When you’re going to a school like Carrington College where fast-paced learning is the name of the game, time matters. Here are five study habit tips to help you […]

Cold and Flu, Fact vs Myth

Yup, it’s that time of year again… cold and flu season. Want to do your best to stay healthy this year? Check out this video to separate fact from myth. Have a safe and healthy winter! https://youtu.be/TdGwmu5J8Eo