Medical, Dental & Veterinary Programs at Carrington College’s San Leandro Campus
Carrington College San Leandro, CA
Conveniently located in the Bayfair Center area directly across from the Bay Fair BART Station, the Carrington College San Leandro campus provides hands-on healthcare training for students throughout the Bay Area. Our 39,000-square-foot facility offers medical, dental, and veterinary technology programs designed to prepare students for entry-level roles in their chosen careers. We serve students from San Leandro, Oakland, Hayward, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, Union City, Fremont, Alameda, Berkeley, Dublin, Pleasanton, and Walnut Creek.
Location Information
Carrington College, San Leandro Campus
Location Hours
Monday – Thursday
7:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Admissions Hours
Monday – Thursday
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Healthcare & Medical Programs Available at Carrington College’s San Leandro Campus
Pharmacy Technology
Carrington College’s Pharmacy Technology program offers a well-rounded education for students who enjoy daily interaction with the public but prefer to avoid clinical healthcare careers. Pharmacy technicians help pharmacists provide medications to the people who need them, working in settings that range from retail pharmacies like Walgreens to in-house pharmacies at medical facilities. (1) Complete your pharmacy technician training and earn a Certificate of Achievement in as few as 9 months.
Medical Assisting
Medical assistants handle administrative and clinical tasks in settings such as physicians’ offices, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. Their responsibilities can include taking a patient’s vital signs, recording patient history and personal information, and scheduling appointments. (2) Learn more about the Medical Assisting program and how you can earn your certificate in as few as 9 months.
Dental Programs Available at Carrington College’s San Leandro Campus
Dental Assisting
Dental assistants support dentists and hygienists during routine procedures by passing instruments, sterilizing equipment, and helping patients feel comfortable during visits. (3) Carrington College’s Dental Assisting program covers anatomy, physiology, and radiography, along with dental sealants and procedures, front office duties, and patient care. Students can complete the program in as few as 9 months.
Veterinary Programs Available at Carrington College San Leandro
Veterinary Technology
Veterinary technicians work alongside veterinarians and vet assistants to care for animals in both routine and emergency settings, drawing blood, checking vitals, administering medications, and communicating with pet owners. (4) Earn your Associate Degree and prepare for the Veterinary Technician National Examination in as few as 19 months through our Veterinary Technology program.*
Why Choose the San Leandro Campus in the East Bay Area?
The Carrington College San Leandro campus offers a career-focused approach to healthcare, dental, and veterinary technology programs for students in the Bay Area. Students benefit from hands-on labs, access to industry-current equipment, and experienced instructors, many of whom have industry experience. Our Career & Student Services departments support students throughout their educational journey and beyond, offering advice and resources to help break into the job market.
East Bay Area Campus’ Career-Preparation Programs
The Carrington College San Leandro campus helps students prepare for entry-level employment in healthcare, an industry that overall is projected to have 1.9 million job openings annually between 2025 and 2035, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (5)
Easy Student Access
Carrington College’s San Leandro campus is located in the Bayfair Center, conveniently across the street from a Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) stop, so you’re near shops and restaurants when you’re not studying!
Modern Facilities
The San Leandro campus is an approximately 39,000-square-foot facility that houses classrooms and learning labs, including a Veterinary Technology surgical lab. All programs provide industry-current equipment, supplies, and learning resources. Outside the classroom, the student success center is equipped with reference materials, textbooks, journals, and student computers. The Carrington library website offers online resources and professional organization information.
Classrooms Geared for Learning
The campus includes classrooms with Apple TV® and ceiling-mounted LCD projectors, as well as computers and Wi-Fi for student use; the Carrington College library website also offers online resources and professional organization information.
The campus has a student testing center, staff lounge, copy/distribution center, conference room, and administrative and faculty offices. The campus offers a variety of student services, including enrollment, financial, registrar, and career services.
A Genuine College Experience
At the Carrington College San Leandro, CA campus, you’ll enjoy a small college experience where you get the attention you deserve. Your instructor will know you by name and get to know you as a person. You’ll know what to expect in the real world because many of our instructors bring practical, hands-on experience from their field into the classroom.
Resources:
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (n.d.). Pharmacy technicians. U.S. Department of Labor. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/pharmacy-technicians.htm
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (n.d.). Medical assistants. U.S. Department of Labor. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-assistants.htm
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (n.d.). Dental assistants. U.S. Department of Labor. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dental-assistants.htm
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (n.d.). Veterinary technologists and technicians. U.S. Department of Labor. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/veterinary-technologists-and-technicians.htm
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (n.d.). Healthcare occupations. U.S. Department of Labor. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/
*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.