Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 221800
- Phone: (702) 688-4300
- School Homepage
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
56%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
17:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Medical Assistant Program
The medical assistant program at Carrington College – Reno prepares students for careers as a medical assistant, clinical medical assistant, specialized medical assistant, medical receptionist, front office administration, clinical supervisor, medical office manager, and health services manager. The program focuses on providing medical office administrative services and performing clinical duties. Program courses include: basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, patient psychology and communications, medical office procedures, and clinical diagnostics, examination, testing and treatment procedures. Get more details below including other Nevada colleges that offer medical assistant program.
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Carrington College – Reno
Also known as Carrington College-Reno
5740 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. 140, Las Vegas, NV
Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Carrington College – Reno has offered the following programs for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Less Than Two-Year Award
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than One Year Certificate | 0 |
| Less Than Two-Year Award | 63 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1 |
| Female | 62 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Black | 1 |
| Hispanic | 28 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Multiple Races | 5 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Medical Assistant program at Carrington College – Reno, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Medical Assistants
Description
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, medical assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 23.5% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
- Total Employment: 4
- Average Hourly Rate: $15.04
- Average Annual Salary: $31280
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the candidates Carrington College-Reno accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Life Experience Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Carrington College – Reno may provide student services like:
- Online course work available
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Career path counseling
- Assistance to find work