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American Career College

American Career College

Overview of American Career College

Founded in 1978 as American College of Optics, American Career College (ACC) acquired its current name in 1993 to reflect an expanding curriculum and growing student population. One of the nation's largest and most respected vocational training schools, ACC is located in Southern California with campuses in Los Angeles and Orange County. The school offers career-oriented training programs in a variety of health care fields including dentistry, massage, and pharmacy.

Points of Distinction

  • Outstanding Faculty
  • State-of-the-Art Facilities
  • Employer-Driven Curriculum
  • Lifetime Job Placement Assistance

Areas of Study

American Career College offers concise but intensive programs lasting eight to ten months that lead to rewarding careers in the following fields:

  • Dental Assistant
  • Health Claims Examining/Medical Billing
  • Massage Therapist
  • Medical Assistant
  • Optical Dispensing
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Surgical Technician
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Ultrasound)
  • Vocational Nursing
  • Computerized Business Specialist

American Career College Admissions

Students are asked to visit American Career College prior to enrollment in order to gain a comprehensive understanding of the college and view its equipment and facilities. After completing an application form, applicants undergo a personal interview with an Admissions Representative. Parents and spouses are fully encouraged to participate in the enrollment process.

American Career College Faculty Quality

ACC features a helpful and kind faculty consisting of instructors who are experts in their fields. They have access to modern equipment and enjoy small class sizes, which are important to successful career preparation of their students.

American Career College Student Body

The ACC student body consists of over 1,000 students spread over its two campuses in Los Angeles and Orange County, California. Student ratio is approximately 80% female and 20% male.

American Career College Student Life

ACC's 30,000 square-foot Los Angeles campus is easily accessible from the Hollywood and Santa Monica Freeways and close to public transportation. The 20,000 square-foot Orange County Campus, located in Anaheim, is also easily accessible to public transportation and is located near the Santa Ana and Riverside Freeways. Both campuses feature modern classrooms, high-tech labs, and advanced equipment.

Programs of Study

(Note: Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)

Engineering Technician

  • Optical Dispensing

Medical Administration

  • Health Claims Examiner/Medical Biller

Medical Support And Technology

  • Dental Assistant
  • Medical Assistant
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Surgical Technology

Nursing And Emergency Medicine

  • Vocational Nursing

Therapy And Counseling

  • Massage Therapy

American Career College Degrees or Coursework

(Note: Not all degrees and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)

Degrees or Coursework

  • Certificate

American Career College Campus Locations

California

  • Anaheim
  • Los Angeles
  • Ontario

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