Medical & Dental Programs at Carrington College's Temecula Campus
Healthcare Open House
Join us for an exciting day at Carrington College’s Open House!
October 21st, 2026, 4:00pm – 7:00pm
“The Surgical Technology program at Carrington College Temecula has a site visit scheduled for pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org). This step in the process is neither a status of accreditation nor a guarantee that accreditation will be granted.”
Carrington College in Temecula, CA
Located near the I-15, the Carrington College Temecula campus serves students throughout the southwestern Inland Empire, including Temecula, Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Canyon Lake, and Sun City. The nearly 30,000-square-foot campus offers training in a range of medical and dental programs, taught in hands-on classrooms that replicate real-world work environments.
Location Information
Carrington College, Temecula Campus
Location Hours
Monday – Thursday
7:00 am – 10:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Healthcare Programs Available at the Carrington College Temecula Campus
Radiologic Technology
Carrington College’s Radiologic Technology program helps you build the knowledge and technical skills needed to capture medical images that support patient care. The program combines classroom learning with hands-on training to help you develop the competencies recommended for radiologic practice. Earn your Associate Degree in as few as 23 months.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Learn to capture ultrasound images used in patient diagnosis with Carrington College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. Train in abdominal, OB-GYN, and vascular imaging while gaining hands-on experience. Earn an Associate of Science degree in as few as 18 months.
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 and prepare to sit for national certification exams.*
Pharmacy Technology
Our Pharmacy Technology program is an option for those who enjoy working with the public but who don’t necessarily want to perform clinical work. Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in delivering medications to the public. A pharmacy technician may work in a retail pharmacy like Walgreens or in an in-house pharmacy at medical facilities, among other work settings. (1) Complete your pharmacy technician training in as few as 9 months.
Medical Assisting
Medical assistants are a vital part of any healthcare office, completing administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. (3) A medical assistant may take a patient’s vital signs, record a patient’s history and personal information, and schedule appointments. You can complete our Medical Assisting program in as few as 9 months.
Respiratory Therapy
Carrington College’s Respiratory Therapy Associate of Science program in Temecula prepares students to assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions across adult, critical-care, neonatal and pediatric settings. Students gain hands-on experience in a dedicated hospital simulation room and wet science lab, using ventilators and an adult crisis auscultation mannequin to build practical patient-care skills. Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), the program can be completed in as few as 18 months and prepares graduates to pursue credentialing examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.*
Surgical Technology
Carrington College’s Surgical Technology Associate of Science program in Temecula prepares students to support surgical teams by preparing operating rooms and equipment, maintaining sterile environments, preparing patients for procedures and assisting surgeons during operations (5). Students apply classroom and laboratory training in actual clinical-site operating rooms, completing 495 clinical hours and participating in at least 120 surgical cases before graduation. The program can be completed in as few as 15 months and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of ARC/STSA. Graduates are eligible to pursue the Certified Surgical Technologist examination administered by the NBSTSA.*
Dental Programs Available at the Carrington College Temecula Campus
Dental Assisting
Dental assistants help hygienists and dentists with routine procedures like passing instruments and sterilizing equipment, and may work to make patients more comfortable as they visit a dental office. (2) Carrington College’s Dental Assisting program includes classes on anatomy, physiology, and radiography, dental sealants and procedures, as well as front office duties and patient care. Earn your certificate in as few as 9 months.
Why Choose the Temecula Campus?
Why choose the Carrington College Temecula campus for your Southern California education? We offer a small-college experience supported by practical, hands-on learning classrooms designed to replicate real-world work environments. Many members of our medical and dental faculty have worked in the healthcare industry and bring their education to the classroom.
In addition, our Career & Student Services departments offer support throughout your educational journey, helping students develop resumes, prepare for interviews, explore volunteer opportunities in your field, and develop an efficient employment search plan.
Temecula Campus’ Career-Preparation Programs
Carrington College offers career-focused training for dental and medical settings. The outlook for many healthcare careers appears bright (6), and the college offers the hands-on training needed to step into a rewarding career and make a real difference in patients’ lives.
Easy Student Access
The campus is located just west of the I-15 and is readily accessible by public transportation. The nearby Winchester Center offers opportunities to shop, dine, and socialize.
Modern Facilities
The Carrington College Temecula campus offers almost 30,000 square feet of space tailored to hands-on training. The campus includes designated lab training spaces for students in the Respiratory Therapy, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, and Pharmacy Technology programs. Medical Office Administration students benefit from a dedicated lecture space to complete their studies. Respiratory Therapy students train in a hospital simulation room specifically designed for their program, and have access to a wet science lab to conduct experiments.
Classrooms Geared for Learning
Multiple lecture rooms strategically positioned throughout the building accommodate large group instruction and computer lab activities for each program offered on campus. Classrooms replicate the professional settings students will encounter in their chosen careers, such as hospital rooms, doctors’ offices, and pharmacies. Each program is fully equipped with essential tools and supplies to foster an interactive, engaging learning experience.
A Genuine College Experience
At the Carrington College Temecula campus, you’ll enjoy a small-college experience with the individualized attention you deserve. Your instructor will know you by name and get to know you as a person. You’ll discover what to expect from your career because many of our instructors bring practical working experience from their field into the classroom.
Learn more about Carrington College’s exciting certificate and degree programs!
Resources:
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (n.d.). Pharmacy technicians. Occupational Outlook Handbook. U.S. Department of Labor. Retrieved July 20, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/pharmacy-technicians.htm
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (n.d.). Dental assistants. Occupational Outlook Handbook. U.S. Department of Labor. Retrieved July 20, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dental-assistants.htm
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (n.d.). Medical assistants. Occupational Outlook Handbook. U.S. Department of Labor. Retrieved July 20, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-assistants.htm
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (n.d.). Respiratory therapists. Occupational Outlook Handbook. U.S. Department of Labor. Retrieved July 20, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/respiratory-therapists.htm
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (n.d.). Surgical technologists. Occupational Outlook Handbook. U.S. Department of Labor. Retrieved July 20, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/surgical-technologists.htm
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (n.d.). Healthcare occupations. Occupational Outlook Handbook. U.S. Department of Labor. Retrieved July 20, 2026, from 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.