Medical & Healthcare Programs at Carrington College Visalia Campus
Carrington College Visalia, California
Located just north of CA-198, Carrington College’s Visalia campus supports students pursuing healthcare careers through hands-on, career-focused training. Students benefit from practical instruction, experienced faculty, and learning environments stocked with industry-standard equipment, including modern simulation labs. Centrally located in Visalia, the campus offers convenient access to public transit and commuter parking.
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Carrington College, Visalia Campus
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Monday – Thursday
7:00 am – 10:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Explore Medical & Dental Programs at Carrington College Visalia
Medical Office Administration
Carrington College’s Medical Office Administration program prepares you for front-office roles in medical practices, healthcare facilities, or insurance companies. Through hands-on experiences, you’ll gain essential skills in medical billing, coding, patient recordkeeping, and office management. Earn your certificate in as few as 9 months.
Vocational Nursing
Carrington College’s Vocational Nursing program (LVN) offers a quick path to becoming a nurse. The program allows students to develop the knowledge and skills needed to provide basic medical care in a variety of healthcare settings. Earn your Vocational Nursing certificate of achievement in as few as 12 months.
Pharmacy Technology
Our Pharmacy Technology program is an option for those who want to interact with the public daily but may not want to perform clinical tasks. Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in delivering medications to the public in retail pharmacies and medical facilities. BLS: Pharmacy Technicians Complete your pharmacy technician training in as few as 9 months.
Registered Nursing (RN)
Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their families. BLS: Registered Nurses Carrington College’s Associate Degree in Nursing program helps prepare you for RN licensure,* and can be completed in as few as 23 months.
Medical Assisting
Medical assistants perform administrative and clinical tasks in physicians’ offices, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. A medical assistant may take a patient’s vital signs, record a patient’s history and personal information, and schedule appointments. BLS: Medical Assistants Earn your certificate in Medical Assisting in as few as 9 months.
Respiratory Therapy
Respiratory therapists help patients breathe easier, quite literally. A respiratory therapist may work with a premature infant whose lungs are not properly developed, a young adult with chronic breathing issues due to asthma, or an elderly patient dealing with an advanced diagnosis affecting the lungs. BLS: Respiratory Therapists Students in Carrington College’s Respiratory Therapy program can earn an Associate of Science degree in as few as 18 months.
Dental Programs Available at Carrington College’s Visalia Campus
Dental Assisting
Dental assistants help hygienists and dentists with routine procedures such as passing instruments and sterilizing equipment, and may help make patients more comfortable during dental visits. BLS: Dental Assistants Carrington College’s Dental Assisting program includes classes on anatomy, physiology, and radiography; dental sealants and procedures; and front-office duties and patient care. Earn your Dental Assisting Certificate of Achievement in as few as 11 months.
Dental Hygiene
During routine dental office visits, a patient may spend the majority of their time with a dental hygienist. Dental hygienists remove plaque and tartar, polish teeth, and help train patients on good oral health. BLS: Dental Hygienists Students in the Carrington College Dental Hygiene program gain the skills and knowledge to provide comprehensive dental hygiene care, developing professional communication skills and an understanding of ethical standards and professional behavior. Earn your Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene in as few as 15 months.
Why Choose the Visalia Campus?
The Carrington College Visalia campus offers career-focused training and hands-on learning to teach the skills you need for entry-level positions in your chosen field. Classrooms replicate the professional settings students will encounter in their chosen careers, such as hospital rooms, doctors’ offices, and pharmacies. Our Career & Student Services department supports students throughout their academic journeys, with resume-building advice, interview preparation, and access to career-related reference materials, journals, and online professional resources. Each program provides the essential tools and supplies to foster an interactive and engaging learning experience. Students in all programs work with industry-current technology, all monitored by experienced faculty.
Visalia Campus’ Career-Preparation Programs
Easy Student Access
Conveniently located just north of CA-198, Carrington College’s Visalia campus serves students in all neighboring communities, from Fresno to Bakersfield. With nearly 45,000 square feet, the campus includes a reception area, administrative offices, administrative support, and a helpful Career & Student Services department.
A Genuine College Experience
Carrington College Visalia provides a genuine small-college experience where you get the individualized attention you deserve. Your instructor won’t just know you by name; they’ll get to know you as a person. You’ll learn what to expect from your career in the real world because many of our instructors bring practical working experience from their field into the classroom.
Classrooms Geared for Learning
The campus offers multiple lecture rooms strategically positioned throughout the building to accommodate large-group instruction and computer lab activities for each program, with designated lab training spaces for students in the Respiratory Therapy, Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, and Pharmacy Technology programs. Medical Office Administration students benefit from a dedicated lecture space, and Respiratory Therapy students have a simulation room dedicated specifically to their program. A wet science lab is provided for nursing and Respiratory Therapy students to conduct experiments.
Modern Facilities
Medical Assisting students at the Visalia campus have access to equipment like an Autoclave, EKG Machine, and Injection Arm Trainer. Dental Assisting students practice taking x-rays using a digital imaging system, and pharmacy technology students work with the necessary equipment to simulate reviewing and filling prescriptions, including computers, registers, sinks, and shelves stocked with empty prescription bottles. Vocational Nursing students practice on six mid-fidelity mannequins.
Frequently Asked Questions About Carrington College Visalia Campus
Sources:
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Pharmacy technicians. Occupational Outlook Handbook. (2025, August 28).
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Dental assistants. Occupational Outlook Handbook. (2025, August 28).
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Registered nurses. Occupational Outlook Handbook. (2025, August 28).
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Medical assistants. Occupational Outlook Handbook. (2025, August 28).
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Respiratory therapists. Occupational Outlook Handbook. (2025, August 28).
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Dental hygienists. Occupational Outlook Handbook. (2025, August 28).
*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.