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ACC-LA Graduate Goes from Odd Jobs to ‘Making a Difference’ in Healthcare
ACC-LA Graduate Goes from Odd Jobs to ‘Making a Difference’ in Healthcare

Jenna’s journey to becoming a licensed vocational nurse was not easy. Healthcare wasn’t  always...

How Occupational Therapy Assistants Work with Kids
How Occupational Therapy Assistants Work with Kids

ACC Q&A: How Occupational Therapy Assistants Work with Babies, Toddlers, and Children In the field...

ACC Graduate Saw Need for Respiratory Therapists During COVID-19 and Found Calling
ACC Graduate Saw Need for Respiratory Therapists During COVID-19 and Found Calling

Luis C. had always wanted to help people, he said, but it was during the COVID-19 pandemic that he discovered...

6 Study Tips for Passing the HESI Exam
6 Study Tips for Passing the HESI Exam

Considering applying to nursing school? Congratulations! Nursing is a meaningful profession and fulfilling...

ACC-LA student spotlight Leylany L
ACC-LA student spotlight Leylany L

Returning to school after more than a decade wasn’t easy for Leylany L — but after a brief, steep...

ACC-LA Spotlight: Mirella Uribe
ACC-LA Spotlight: Mirella Uribe

For Mirella Uribe, finding a balance between school and her personal life was essential for her success. ...

ACC-Ontario Staff Share Their Student Appreciation Moments
ACC-Ontario Staff Share Their Student Appreciation Moments

Check out what some of our instructors at the Student Appreciation Rally had to say about why it's important...

ACC-Los Angeles Cuts Loose on Dance Floor at Student Appreciation Day Event
ACC-Los Angeles Cuts Loose on Dance Floor at Student Appreciation Day Event

The dance floor at ACC-Los Angeles was crowded with students, staff, and faculty during the Student Appreciation...

ACC-OC VN Grad Never Gave Up On Dream to be Nurse
ACC-OC VN Grad Never Gave Up On Dream to be Nurse

Even with a lifelong passion to work in healthcare and a supportive family to back him, the journey for...

Student Life

How Occupational Therapy Assistants Work with Kids
How Occupational Therapy Assistants Work with Kids

ACC Q&A: How Occupational Therapy Assistants Work with Babies, Toddlers, and Children In the field...

ACC-Ontario Staff Share Their Student Appreciation Moments
ACC-Ontario Staff Share Their Student Appreciation Moments

Check out what some of our instructors at the Student Appreciation Rally had to say about why it's important...

ACC-Los Angeles Cuts Loose on Dance Floor at Student Appreciation Day Event
ACC-Los Angeles Cuts Loose on Dance Floor at Student Appreciation Day Event

The dance floor at ACC-Los Angeles was crowded with students, staff, and faculty during the Student Appreciation...

ACC Fall Graduation Recap
ACC Fall Graduation Recap

Nearly 700 graduates gathered at the Toyota Arena in Ontario to receive their diplomas in front of family,...

Financial Aid FAQs
Financial Aid FAQs

What is the FAFSA? To apply for financial aid, including work-study, grants, and loans, you will need...

ACC-LA Dental Assisting Student Finds Hope for Brighter Future With New Career
ACC-LA Dental Assisting Student Finds Hope for Brighter Future With New Career

Returning to school after more than a decade wasn’t easy for Leylany L — but after a brief, steep...

ACC-LA ADN Students Receive Surprise Scholarships from LADMC
ACC-LA ADN Students Receive Surprise Scholarships from LADMC

Nursing students from American Career College-Los Angeles were selected to receive $2,000 scholarship...

ACC-Los Angeles Takes ‘Zen’ Approach to Mental Health Awareness Month
ACC-Los Angeles Takes ‘Zen’ Approach to Mental Health Awareness Month

Staff, faculty and student ambassadors from American Career College-Los Angeles took time for their mental...

Former Bank Manager Cashes In On Wife’s Nursing Experience to Make Change
Former Bank Manager Cashes In On Wife’s Nursing Experience to Make Change

A bank manager for 10 years, Kevin Corcoran was inspired by his wife’s work as a nurse during the COVID-19...

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    COVID-19 Update 9/15/2021
    COVID-19 Update 9/15/2021

    9/15/2021 Dear ACC Students, We know the news about COVID-19 vaccines is changing on a regular basis,...

    ACC Student Update on COVID-19 State and Local Guidelines: August 2021
    ACC Student Update on COVID-19 State and Local Guidelines: August 2021

    Dear ACC Student, We continue to track the changes in state and local guidelines related to COVID-19 including the...

    Update 6/11/20
    Update 6/11/20

    The health and safety of our students and associates at ACC is our top priority. Our safety and security...

    Updates - 06/10/2020 - Health and Safety Protocols for Returning to Campus
    Updates - 06/10/2020 - Health and Safety Protocols for Returning to Campus

     Students, Over the past few weeks, we have taken the opportunity to enhance our campus and...

    Updates - 06/09/2020 Welcome Back to Campus - Phase One
    Updates - 06/09/2020 Welcome Back to Campus - Phase One

    Dear ACC Student,  We want to thank you all so very much for your determination and patience...

    Updates - 05/01/2020
    Updates - 05/01/2020

    05/01/20 Dear American Career College Students, We want to let you know how much you have inspired us...

    COVID-19 Testing Sites in Southern California
    COVID-19 Testing Sites in Southern California

    Please see a detailed list of COVID-19 testing sites below for Southern California. Los Angeles, California: Testing...

    Updates - 03/27/2020
    Updates - 03/27/2020

    Dear ACC Family, What an amazing week! As the world around us continues to evolve, ACC continues...

    Updates - 03/24/2020
    Updates - 03/24/2020

    Dear ACC Family, What a week it has been already. First of all, I would like to thank and congratulate...

      Features

      6 Study Tips for Passing the HESI Exam
      6 Study Tips for Passing the HESI Exam

      Considering applying to nursing school? Congratulations! Nursing is a meaningful profession and fulfilling...

      LVN v. ADN: What’s the Difference Between These Nursing Programs?
      LVN v. ADN: What’s the Difference Between These Nursing Programs?

      Ready to start your nursing education, but not sure which path to pursue? For aspiring nurses eager to...

      So, You Want to Be a Dental Assistant?
      So, You Want to Be a Dental Assistant?

      Well then, this blog post is for you! In this post, we will cover the basics of Dental Assisting and...

      Getting the Medical Assistant Training You Need to Succeed
      Getting the Medical Assistant Training You Need to Succeed

      Can you see yourself working as a Medical Assistant? If so, you’ll need the proper training to...

      5 Steps to Becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant
      5 Steps to Becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant

      Interested in training to become a physical therapist assistant (PTA)? Excellent choice! It’s a...

      Physical Therapy vs. Occupational Therapy:  What’s the Difference?
      Physical Therapy vs. Occupational Therapy: What’s the Difference?

      Are you considering training as a physical therapist assistant (PTA) or occupational therapy assistant...

      3 Areas of Study That Prepare You to Train as a Physical Therapist Assistant
      3 Areas of Study That Prepare You to Train as a Physical Therapist Assistant

      Training as a physical therapist assistant (PTA) is a great way to turn your passions and interests into...

      First ACC-OC Radiography Cohort Practices Interviews With Career Services
      First ACC-OC Radiography Cohort Practices Interviews With Career Services

      Students from American Career College-Orange County's first radiography class honed the skills necessary...

      ACC Career Services Is Open For Business During COVID-19 Campus Shutdown
      ACC Career Services Is Open For Business During COVID-19 Campus Shutdown

      Using a blend of new school technology and old school know-how, it’s nearly been business-as-usual...

        Community Outreach

        ACC-Ontario Student Experience Manager Organizes Valentine’s Day Drive for Local Hospitals
        ACC-Ontario Student Experience Manager Organizes Valentine’s Day Drive for Local Hospitals

        Whether it’s delivering food or helping with holiday events, Renee Guerrero says American Career...

        ACC-Ontario VN Students Volunteer at Local Community Health Fairs
        ACC-Ontario VN Students Volunteer at Local Community Health Fairs

        Vocational nursing students from American Career College-Ontario got a chance to put their classroom...

        ACC Receives Top Honors for Community Service
        ACC Receives Top Honors for Community Service

        American Career College (ACC) has earned top honors as the recipient of the 2022 Excellence in Community...

        ACC Campuses Raise Over $26,000 for Heart Health
        ACC Campuses Raise Over $26,000 for Heart Health

        More than 150 American Career College students, associates and alumni walked the 5K event on April 2,...

        ACC-OC PTA Students Help Decorate APTA’s Award-Winning Rose Parade Float
        ACC-OC PTA Students Help Decorate APTA’s Award-Winning Rose Parade Float

        A trio of physical therapist assistant students from American Career College helped decorate the American...

        ACC-OC PTA Students Help Organize Holiday Gifts Donated for Local Children
        ACC-OC PTA Students Help Organize Holiday Gifts Donated for Local Children

        This October, physical therapist assistant students from American Career College gave back to the community...

        ACC-OC RT Students Distribute Food With ‘Giving Children Hope’
        ACC-OC RT Students Distribute Food With ‘Giving Children Hope’

        A group of respiratory therapy students from American Career College helped distribute food to feed homeless...

        ACC-Los Angeles Student Ambassadors Help Sort Clothing at Midnight Mission
        ACC-Los Angeles Student Ambassadors Help Sort Clothing at Midnight Mission

        A group of student ambassadors from American Career College spent part of their weekend this July volunteering...

        American Career College Puts Real Effort Into 2021 Virtual Heart Walk Fundraiser
        American Career College Puts Real Effort Into 2021 Virtual Heart Walk Fundraiser

        More than 100 students and staff from all three American Career College campuses laced up their sneakers...

          Alumni

          ACC-LA Graduate Goes from Odd Jobs to ‘Making a Difference’ in Healthcare
          ACC-LA Graduate Goes from Odd Jobs to ‘Making a Difference’ in Healthcare

          Jenna’s journey to becoming a licensed vocational nurse was not easy. Healthcare wasn’t  always...

          ACC Graduate Saw Need for Respiratory Therapists During COVID-19 and Found Calling
          ACC Graduate Saw Need for Respiratory Therapists During COVID-19 and Found Calling

          Luis C. had always wanted to help people, he said, but it was during the COVID-19 pandemic that he discovered...

          ACC-LA student spotlight Leylany L
          ACC-LA student spotlight Leylany L

          Returning to school after more than a decade wasn’t easy for Leylany L — but after a brief, steep...

          ACC-LA Spotlight: Mirella Uribe
          ACC-LA Spotlight: Mirella Uribe

          For Mirella Uribe, finding a balance between school and her personal life was essential for her success. ...

          ACC-OC VN Grad Never Gave Up On Dream to be Nurse
          ACC-OC VN Grad Never Gave Up On Dream to be Nurse

          Even with a lifelong passion to work in healthcare and a supportive family to back him, the journey for...

          Black History Month Student Spotlight: Diana Burgess, ACC-LA
          Black History Month Student Spotlight: Diana Burgess, ACC-LA

          For Diana Burgess, Black History Month is about honoring Black achievement. “As a Black woman...

          ACC-OC PTA Veteran Grad Gabriel Flores
          ACC-OC PTA Veteran Grad Gabriel Flores

          Gabriel Flores’ commute to school may be over an hour, but he’s always been driven to go...

          ACC-OC Spotlight Nicole L.
          ACC-OC Spotlight Nicole L.

          While starting school during the pandemic was challenging, Nicole L. said she never missed a beat while...

          ACC Pharmacy Technician Eager to Begin Health Care Journey After Graduation
          ACC Pharmacy Technician Eager to Begin Health Care Journey After Graduation

          After three decades in accounting, Maureen is done waiting to follow her goal of working in health care. Originally...

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