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The teachers here are amazing and wonderful and do not get enough credit for all the little things they do. I was in the vet tech program. All the instructors for vet tech actually are RVT which is cool, cause they have seen so many things and worked in the field for so long, they are all so very knowledgeable. Most of the employees who worked in the office are also very helpful and kind. No one in the entire Carrington College Pleasant Hill location regarding faculty (including staff, office workers, janitors and teachers) gets the recognition they deserve. Everyone i met in the time during my program all went above and beyond what they were paid to do or had to do because the instructors and teachers really care about you and really want you to reach your goals. Any problems or issues you may be having the teachers will always help you or they will find someone who is better equipped to help and understand your issues or problems. The 2 years i spent here because thats how fast you can get your degree and diploma in a 2 year period went back so quick and i would completely do it again. All the teachers have there own way of giving you the information you need but it is your job to study it. My teacher was awesome so there were times when the teacher would stay later then needed just to help me and other studys or review any information that we werent completely comfortable with yet. It's nice to know that the staff, instructors and teachers really want you to know this information and will not get pass anyone who doesnt know there information. You get to work with so many beautiful animals both which students, and teacher bring in from there homes as well as the labs we attend to practice on larger animals such as horses and cows. It was all just one big thrilling event. All teachers, instructors and staff deserve a raise for the wonderful things they do just on a daily basis to help others that goes unnoticed. During my time here at the Carrington College Pleasant Hill campus i also worked there as a student worker. All staff members are overworked and underpaid. The higher up management people who get paid to do a job that they pan off on the others who are lower in ranked get all the opportunities as well as all the recognition for things they have no part in. I have seen multiple people quit or be fired for what others have done which is not right. The CEOs or whomever is at the top and makes the decision for everyone under them needs to pay more attention to there employees and actually realize what they are doing and know what they are worth. The instructors and teachers do not work here because of the pay or recognition that they so rightfully deserve and need, NO. They work here because they love the people here, because they love the students here, it's because they love what they do and they want us students to make sure we love it to. They do not want us paying so much money and taking all these classes if it is not something we actually want and like to do and are good in it. If all the little dogs got paid more and well enough as well as proper trainer for new employees and not just throwing them to the wolves making them feel overwhelmed and adding boatloads of paperwork to a single person already under stress and having a shoulder looked over every minute wondering if they are messing up because no one was there to properly train them, then the employees at carrington college pleasant hill campus would probably stay longer and would not leave due to things being mislooked at. Thank you for your time. I will always love and miss all the teachers i had, all the instructors who taught me something and all the staff members who became my friends both in and out of the work place.satin williams

My experience enrolling in Carrington College was amazing with Annaque Dean helping me with the process. She is so nice and caring I am really happy she help me to star my carrier as a Medical Assistant she believe on me and I will always be greatful with her for all her support and she still there for me I know I can come to her with any questions or problem i might be straggling and she will always help me. She is the best 😊Maria Gutierrez

My teacher for the Dental Assisting course is top notch. Encourages questions and helps students not just learn the information to pass the course but understand the information in order to have a successful future career. For anyone considering a career as a dental professional, Carrington has an A+ program.Whatssit Touya

I started this program unsure what to expect, however I was quickly emerged into an informative, challenging and interesting medical assisting program. My instructors Mrs Soto and Mrs El Arbi were great teachers who pushed us to be out best and to further our education each day of class. They had tons of knowledge and experience about the field to share with us as they pushed us to be our best in skills like blood draws, injections, assisting providers and vitals to name a few. The schedule of classes and the homework was the perfect amount time/content, allowing me to succeed, gaining many deans list awards. Richie from career services helped me succeed with professionalism, resume building and practicing for interviews. A big thank you to everyone who helped me further my career.Emily martin

Unitek College has been a great school to attend. My instructor Mrs. Soto was the best. She gave me the confidence, guidance, and skills I needed to feel prepared and go into the medical field. Richie from career services was also great. He always made sure to reach out and make sure you are on track and offered great help and advice. And Ms. Mitchell made my extern-ship an easy process. Whenever I had a question she was always there to answer anything. I definitely had the experience I did thanks to these individuals. They care for each of their students and that was always appreciated.Stephanie Mendieta

Unitek College has been a great experience. I attended the MA program and I had both Mrs.James and Mrs.Soto. Every instructor that I met was so kind and respectful. These instructors make sure that you succeed and feel comfortable going out into the field. I want to give all the staff a thanks, they were always there for anything I needed. A special thanks to Monique Mitchell, she was the instructors assistant and our externship coordinator. She is such a sweet and amazing caring lady.Leslie Ruelas

Graduated from this college years ago. If you're a woman – I caution you! In the time I was a student here, THREE (3) different instructors made moves at me. I reported to Dr. Ochoa one instructor (Dr. Miranda) after putting his hands on my shoulders, repeatedly asking me to kiss him, and asking inappropriate questions, i.e. "Do you have a boyfriend?" It was after Dr. Miranda was removed that I discovered that there were other female students who Dr. Miranda was inappropriate with, they were just too uncomfortable reporting his behavior. I noticed that the other two (2) instructors left me alone after that (and probably left alone any other students who were being targeted). Guess they realized they would be next to lose their jobs and immediately changed their conduct.Sy Guzman

I really enjoyed the respiratory therapy program at Concorde. The instructors REALLY care and go lengths to making sure you thoroughly understand the material. If I ever needed further explanation, I was able to email my instructors for extra help, which I enjoyed. The respiratory lab has all the ventilators that you'll see in the hospitals, and we were welcome to study them as we needed. Towards the end of the program, we spent a lot of time preparing for the board exams. The exams aren't easy, but I passed them on my first go :'-) The best part of it all is that they stay in touch after you graduate to see where they may be able to refer you for work. Thanks Ms. Tijerino!! (And of course Mr. Kregal, Ms. Tatro, Ms. Scharf, Ms. Brik, Ms. Lecour)Naiomi Pyorala

This place is simply great. Graduated over 5 years ago and everything has been exactly what i was told. I graduated, got my RDA license immediately, got hired instantly, and have climbed the ladder ever since. Ron was the best when he help sign me up. Even though she didn't enroll me, Yvonne was also extremely helpful in gathering all the informatiom i needed to feel comfortable with my decision. Last but not least Ms.Brown my instructor was amazing and super clear on what i need to do to succeed. Everything she said to do I did and it all worked out.isaiah Nuno

Its an amazing place to be! The teachers are amazing and its a family environment with so much support. I got to accomplish my dream and graduate after so many years of wondering if I was capable of doing it. Thank you yo everyone!Genesis Vega

Went here for four years. One of the worst schools in the Mt. Diablo school District. The teachers need to be more focused on getting their students more dedicated to achieving instead of thinking it's just another day. The staff have no goals. It's sad that the teaching industry has lost its strive.2RicH925

Great location. Went there for a track meet. Track here is just okay. Doesn't have barriers and audience could walk on to track while athletes are running. School facility looked good from outside – clean and tidy. It's beautiful all around the school-green with share.Vijay Lakshman

Went to this school in 2018 for phlebotomy and I am highly disappointed with the lady who does the placing in externships. I loved the program itself, the teacher Steve Condon who helped me throughout the program. But to be dropped out of the program because I missed one of my immunizations on my check off list due to the lab I went to making a mistake. I turned in everything else on the check off list before the due date. I even communicated to the front office lady that It was going to be in a couple days later and to let the lady doing the placing in externships know so I wouldn’t be dropped. Then a week letter I get the email I had been dropped from the program, which really devastated me because I stressed paying for this school just to be dropped. She then said she would accept me if I came in every single week and said it would take 6 months to be placed. But I had to work to pay my bills, I couldn’t take off time from work like that if I was already planning to take time off work for an externship if I got one. I get there’s a lot of students ahead of me waiting but almost 2 years later and never heard back ever again.Melissa Medina

Very Professional and Knowledgeable Staff i have gained much confidence in myself in regards to getting back out into the work force after 10yrs. of being away from the medical field. Very up to date classes and equipment used for teaching as well. If your intrested in Medical Assisting or Phlebotomy i would recommend taking the MA with PHLEBOTOMY FULL PROGRAM including (Administrative Medical Assisting, Clinical Medical Assisting,Phlebotomy and a FREE EKG course) it will take you about 1yr. including 2 externships but it was well worth it you will have so many different job opportunities to apply for and areas in a clinic or hospital you can apply too. i don't take my NHAs until this year and I've had job offers and been on interviews already just based on my schooling and the experience in school i have gotten. in the end you will be certified and state licensed in 4 different hospital professions. which you will need as an MA in the future. Thanks CCMC in advance see you in Febuary for my first NHA.Mia Poole (miashimhi)

found ccmcc on GOOGLE for phlebotomy and was not disappointed. originally i was supposed to go to a diff school but apparently they had accredidation issues. well fear not ccmcc does not have that problem. the facility is clean, proffesional, and the staff is helpful and friendly. i have friends who have gone to other schools and they do not even compare. its like fine dining compared to fast food, do you want lobster or a bigmac? their mantra is "once a student always a student" and i have returned many times to bone up on my skill and stay fresh while i wade through the void that is the job market. side note: steve condon is the man and mindi dont play but her smile will light a thousand rooms.dee gee