OpenFieldCarrington College (Reno Campus)
Explore associate degrees in nursing, dental hygiene, respiratory care, and Nevada healthcare career grants at Carrington College Reno.
Institutional Overview
Carrington College, founded in 1967 and maintaining an accredited state-of-the-art healthcare campus in Reno, Nevada, is a dedicated institution of allied health and nursing education. Institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC/WASC), Carrington prepares licensed practical nurses, medical assistants, dental hygienists, and respiratory therapists through clinical simulation labs and regional hospital externships.
- Type
- Accredited Private Allied Health College
- Campus
- Kietzke Lane Campus, Reno, Nevada
- Accreditation
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) / WASC
- Admissions
- High school diploma / GED plus Wonderlic basic skills and clinical background clearance
- Language
- English (standard high school level proficiency)
- Aid
- Federal Title IV Aid (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) & Nevada Silver State Career Scholarships
Academic Strengths & Distinctive Focus
- High-fidelity clinical simulation hospital suites with computerized patient mannequins
- Accredited Registered Nursing (ADN) and Practical Nursing programs recognized by the Nevada State Board of Nursing
- Direct clinical rotation partnerships with Renown Health and Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Reno
- Career services department providing lifelong graduate employment placement assistance
Featured Academic Degrees & Curricula
Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN)
Two-year clinical degree preparing students for the NCLEX-RN licensing examination and professional hospital nursing practice.
Associate of Science in Respiratory Care
Specialized respiratory therapy program accredited by CoARC, training practitioners in ventilator management, CPR, and pulmonary medicine.
Certificate in Medical Assisting
Nine-month hands-on curriculum covering phlebotomy, EKG administration, clinical documentation, and outpatient practice management.
Current Verified Opportunities & Fellowships (7)
Carrington Nevada Healthcare Career Scholarship
Merit-based tuition scholarship awarded to incoming Nevada residents enrolled in full-time nursing or allied health associate programs.
Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) Enrolment
Comprehensive associate degree program training future Registered Nurses through clinical hospital rotations and simulation laboratories.
Renown Health Clinical Nursing Externship
Supervised 240-hour acute care hospital clinical rotation in medical-surgical, pediatric, and intensive care units at Renown Regional Medical Center.
Associate of Science in Respiratory Care Enrolment
CoARC-accredited degree program teaching advanced cardiopulmonary mechanics, mechanical ventilation, and neonatal respiratory therapy.
Certificate in Medical Assisting Enrolment
Nine-month comprehensive training program preparing graduates for CMA (AAMA) or RMA national credentialing examinations.
Carrington High School Graduate Opportunity Award
Tuition award supporting recent high school graduates who immediately transition into allied healthcare certificate or associate programs.
Dental Hygiene Clinical Practicum at Carrington Dental Clinic
Extensive hands-on outpatient clinical training providing dental cleanings, fluoride treatments, and dental radiography to the Reno public community.
Sourced Faculty & Research Advisors (3)
Dr. Amanda Perkins
Dean of Nursing and Health Professions · Department of Registered Nursing
Dr. Amanda Perkins coordinates clinical instruction and accreditation at Carrington College Reno, specializing in high-fidelity simulation and NCLEX-RN pass rate optimization.
Robert MacIntyre, RRT
Program Director of Respiratory Care · Department of Respiratory Therapy
Robert MacIntyre leads clinical education in respiratory care, training practitioners in pediatric ventilation, critical care trauma, and advanced airway management.
Lisa Reynolds, CDA
Lead Instructor in Dental Assisting & Hygiene · Department of Dental Sciences
Lisa Reynolds trains dental health practitioners in community preventative care, four-handed dentistry, and modern digital diagnostic imaging.
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