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Types of Hands-On Healthcare Training

Most RecentMay 16, 2025

When considering a career in healthcare, the quality and type of training you receive matters. Hands-on...

Is Dental Assisting a Good Career Choice? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Most RecentMay 8, 2025

Are you considering a career in dental assisting but unsure if it’s the right fit for you? Dental...

ACC-Ontario VN Students Support Community Wellness at Corona YMCA Healthy Kids Day

Most RecentMay 7, 2025

Vocational nursing students from American Career College’s Ontario campus brought their energy,...

Celebrating National Nurses Week 2025

Most RecentMay 6, 2025

From May 6–12, ACC proudly joins the nation in celebrating National Nurses Week and honoring the...

Medical Assistant vs. Dental Assistant: Which Career Path Fits Your Goals?

Most RecentMay 1, 2025

Healthcare support roles are essential to quality patient care, and medical assistants and dental assistants...

ACC-Ontario Pinning Ceremony for ADN Graduates Marks Beginning of ‘Rewarding Career’ 

Most RecentApril 30, 2025

American Career College-Ontario proudly hosted a pinning ceremony recently to honor the graduates of...

How to Become an Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Most RecentApril 30, 2025

Transform Smiles, Change Lives Are you drawn to a healthcare career that combines technical expertise...

ACC-Ontario Combines Business with Fun at Student Appreciation Day and Career Fair

Most RecentApril 23, 2025

Students at American Career College-Ontario got one step closer to their futures while celebrating their...

ACC, WCU Step Up for Heart Health at Angel Stadium 

Most RecentApril 21, 2025

More than 500 students, associates, alumni, and guests from American Career College and West Coast University...

ACC-Ontario Pinning Ceremony for ADN Graduates Marks Beginning of ‘Rewarding Career’ 

Student LifeApril 30, 2025

American Career College-Ontario proudly hosted a pinning ceremony recently to honor the graduates of...

ACC-Ontario Combines Business with Fun at Student Appreciation Day and Career Fair

Student LifeApril 23, 2025

Students at American Career College-Ontario got one step closer to their futures while celebrating their...

ACC-Orange County Bootcamp Provides Hands-On Learning for Future Dental Assistants 

Student LifeApril 16, 2025

American Career College-Orange County dental assisting students recently participated in a hands-on bootcamp...

ACC-LA Surgical Technology Student Receives $5,000 ABHES Scholarship After Getting Back on Right Path

Student LifeApril 2, 2025

Armando H., a surgical technology student at American Career College-Los Angeles, was recently awarded...

Can You Take Respiratory Therapy Classes Online?

Student LifeMarch 28, 2025

Exploring your options for online respiratory therapy classes? As you examine your choices, you might...

Medical Assistant Student Glad She Went Right from High School to ACC-Ontario 

Student LifeMarch 26, 2025

Eager to dive into the healthcare field, Ashley H. joined American Career College immediately after high...

Passionate ACC Leader Empowers the Next Generation of Nurses 

Student LifeMarch 19, 2025

For Rosie D., or as her students fondly call her, "Miss Rosie," nursing is more than a profession —...

ACC OTA Students Learn Hands-On Skills With West Coast University MSOT Cohort

Student LifeMarch 12, 2025

In the world of occupational therapy, collaboration and hands-on learning are the building blocks for...

ACC Respiratory Therapy Students Showcase Skills in 2025 Sputum Bowl

Student LifeMarch 5, 2025

American Career College-Ontario recently hosted and participated in the 2025 Sputum Bowl Competition,...

How to Become a Medical Assistant in California

Are you interested in entering into the field of healthcare? If so, you may want to consider pursuing...

How to Become an Occupational Therapy Assistant in California

So, you’re interested in becoming an occupational therapy assistant. You’ve done your research into...

How to Become an Optician in California

Interested in becoming an optician, optical lab technician, optical dispenser, or contact lens fitter...

How to Become a Surgical Technologist in California

Surgical technologists work directly at the center of life-saving and life-changing action. They perform...

How to Become a Respiratory Therapist in California

If you want to become a respiratory therapist (RT), you need both passion and drive — passion for helping...

How to Become a Dental Assistant in California

If you're looking for a rewarding career in dentistry, then consider becoming a dental assistant! They...

How to Become a Pharmacy Technician in California

Pharmacy technicians play an integral role in keeping pharmacies running smoothly and helping patients...

How to Become a Physical Therapist Assistant in California

If you’re motivated to help people in their healing journey and you’re ready to start a career in...

Types of Hands-On Healthcare Training

FeaturesMay 16, 2025

When considering a career in healthcare, the quality and type of training you receive matters. Hands-on...

Is Dental Assisting a Good Career Choice? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

FeaturesMay 8, 2025

Are you considering a career in dental assisting but unsure if it’s the right fit for you? Dental...

Celebrating National Nurses Week 2025

FeaturesMay 6, 2025

From May 6–12, ACC proudly joins the nation in celebrating National Nurses Week and honoring the...

Medical Assistant vs. Dental Assistant: Which Career Path Fits Your Goals?

FeaturesMay 1, 2025

Healthcare support roles are essential to quality patient care, and medical assistants and dental assistants...

How to Become an Orthodontic Dental Assistant

FeaturesApril 30, 2025

Transform Smiles, Change Lives Are you drawn to a healthcare career that combines technical expertise...

Do You Need a Degree to Become a Pharmacy Tech?

FeaturesApril 15, 2025

Thinking about becoming a pharmacy technician? Given their wide-ranging responsibilities — from...

Six Questions: How ACC Helped Veteran Go from the Military to Medicine and Achieve His Nursing Goals 

FeaturesApril 9, 2025

For Andrew C., the journey to becoming a registered nurse has been years in the making but well worth...

Pros and Cons of Being a Dental Assistant: Is This Career Right for You?

FeaturesApril 8, 2025

If you’ve been considering a career in dental assisting, you’re not alone! This field offers...

Phlebotomy vs. Medical Assistant: A Comprehensive Career Comparison

FeaturesApril 7, 2025

The healthcare industry is expanding rapidly, creating a need for essential support roles like medical...

ACC-Ontario VN Students Support Community Wellness at Corona YMCA Healthy Kids Day

Community OutreachMay 7, 2025

Vocational nursing students from American Career College’s Ontario campus brought their energy,...

ACC, WCU Step Up for Heart Health at Angel Stadium 

Community OutreachApril 21, 2025

More than 500 students, associates, alumni, and guests from American Career College and West Coast University...

Tools and Support for Those Affected by California Wildfires

Community OutreachJanuary 9, 2025

LA County Resources In light of the recent wildfires in Southern California, several organizations and...

Role of Externships in Healthcare Programs

Community OutreachAugust 27, 2024

Uncertainty in navigating your healthcare career is something a lot of new graduates face. While healthcare...

OTA Students Take a Spin on Court with Rancho Los Amigos Wheelchair Basketball Team

Community OutreachJuly 17, 2024

This June, American Career College Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) students had the opportunity...

ACC-OC’s Friendly Contest Brings Joy to Local School

Community OutreachDecember 28, 2023

In the spirit of giving and friendly competition, American Career College-Orange County held a canned...

ACC-LA Spreads Holiday Cheer to Local Kids With Toy Drive

Community OutreachDecember 19, 2023

While the holiday season is a joyous time for most, it can be a time of stress and anxiety for some families. Parents...

ACC Hosts Backyard BBQ at Ronald McDonald House in Los Angeles

Community OutreachAugust 1, 2023

Volunteers from American Career College helped families battling illness have a little summer fun this...

ACC-Orange County Voted 2023 Favorite Trade School & Nursing School

Community OutreachJuly 6, 2023

ACC-Orange County is proud to announce that we have been recognized in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune’s...

ACC Alumna Reflects on Career and Importance of Adaptability in Nursing 

AlumniJanuary 29, 2025

American Career College alumna Christine Z. has built a rewarding career in healthcare since graduating...

Strength, Sacrifice, and Success: How One Mother Is Shaping Her Future 

AlumniJanuary 22, 2025

"Why did you do this? You could be with your kids, with your friends at a birthday party." This inner...

From Setbacks to Success: ACC Graduate’s Inspiring Path to Becoming a Medical Assistant

AlumniJanuary 15, 2025

For Glenda R., graduating as a medical assistant was an emotional and transformative milestone. Speaking...

ACC Nursing Graduate Reflects on His Journey, Community, and Future 

AlumniDecember 4, 2024

Surrounded by family, friends, and supportive faculty, Jamie Ramos A. took a moment before he graduated...

Radiography Graduate Blends Art and Science for a Bright Future 

AlumniNovember 27, 2024

Combining her background in photography with her interest in medicine, Anh-Thu V. found radiography a...

From Business to Healthcare: Overcoming Odds and Pursuing a Life of Service

AlumniNovember 20, 2024

Nicholas C. grew up in South Central Los Angeles, where higher education often seemed out of reach. "Many...

Visit to Los Angeles Campus Opened Doors for ACC Surgical Tech Graduate 

AlumniNovember 6, 2024

Stacy H. didn’t discover American Career College through flashy ads or word-of-mouth. It was a...

Long Road to Graduation for PTA Alum Helped Her Find Calling at American Career College

AlumniOctober 23, 2024

Sandra S.'s path to becoming a physical therapist assistant (PTA) wasn't a straight line. “There...

ACC-Los Angeles Valedictorian Overcame Adversity to Graduate at the Top of Her Class

AlumniOctober 16, 2024

Nisha S. has become a shining example of G.R.I.T. and success, recently earning the title of valedictorian...