Welcome to American Career College! For over 45 years, ACC has provided quality healthcare education to more than 60,000 graduates across Southern California. At ACC, you can gain real-world experience through hands-on training, so you can learn the skills you need for a successful healthcare career.
From Medical Assistant to Medical Billing to Vocational Nursing, American Career College is ABHES accredited and has 12 healthcare programs to choose from. We have many classes that start throughout the year, so chances are good that there's a new healthcare class starting soon. Some programs can even be completed in as little as 9 months. We’re here to help you make a difference in your life—and the lives of others.
Some programs are offered in a blended format combining online classes and in-person instruction. We're open and we are hosting virtual tours and appointments.
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We offer four programs that can be completed in as little as 9 months.
Combining online and in-person instruction, our programs are made to fit in your busy life.
From admissions, to classes, to working in your new career, we’ll be by your side to help you succeed.
We give you hands-on experience in fully decked-out labs to help prepare you for the real world.
Want to work in a doctor's office or healthcare facility? Consider training as a medical assistant!
Medical assistants help healthcare offices run smoothly. They greet patients, run routine lab tests, prepare treatment rooms, and more.1 When you train at ACC, you can earn your diploma in as little as 9 months! That's right, in less than a year you can get the hands-on skills you need to begin a career as a medical assistant.
Additionally, our blended program gives you the flexibility you need with online classes and only 2 days per week of on-campus labs. Get started today!
Learn more about training to become a Medical Assistant!
1California Employment Development Detailed Guide, Medical Assistants in California
Our Respiratory Therapy program is now offered at our Los Angeles campus!
Train as a respiratory therapist (RT) and learn how you can help patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary conditions. RTs work closely with nurses and physicians to treat patients, assessing lung capacity, clearing airways, and providing ventilators when needed.2
Earn your associate degree in as little as 20 months with hands-on training and one-on-one support!
Learn more about training to become a Respiratory Therapist!
The Los Angeles campus is currently in the process of seeking CoARC accreditation for a respiratory care program. However, American Career College, Los Angeles can provide no assurance that accreditation will be granted by the CoARC.
2Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook
With more than 60,000 ACC graduates, American Career College is the place to start your training for a rewarding, in-demand career.
"I chose ACC because of what they offered. The wonderful simulation lab and the program just seemed to fit what I needed. I didn't have to go anywhere else. It was a good choice."
- Lena J., MA
The HSE Academy preparation program is not offered or taught by American Career College. HSE Academy is not accredited by ABHES. While HSE Academy does offer a no-cost HSE Test preparation program, choosing the HSE Academy program to fulfill the high school equivalency admissions requirement is in no way required to enroll at American Career College. There are many HSE Test preparation programs in the state of California. Be sure to research and compare different programs before making a final decision. The HSE Academy program is offered in a hybrid format combining online and in-person classes. Instruction is available in both English and Spanish.
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