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Welcome to American Career College! For over 45 years, ACC has provided quality healthcare education to more than 70,000 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. Financial aid and scholarships are available for those who qualify, supporting your path to success.
American Career College is ABHES accredited and has 15+ healthcare training programs to choose from, including Medical Assistant, Dental Assisting and Vocational Nursing. 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.
Which Healthcare Training Program is Right for You?
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.
Get career-ready with 6 hands-on programs under a year.
Blended online and on-campus classes designed to fit your life.
Get personal guidance from enrollment to employment.
Build confidence through hands-on practice in modern labs.
Train to be part of the operating room team in 20 months. ACC’s blended format combines select online classes with in-person instruction, hands-on labs and supervised clinical experience. Practice preparing surgical instruments, maintaining a sterile field and assisting during procedures, with preparation for the CST and TS-C certification exams.
Build hands-on patient care skills in 9 months. ACC’s blended format combines online coursework with on-campus labs and an externship, with weekend classes available at all three campuses. Practice taking vital signs, administering injections and assisting with minor procedures as you learn to support patients and healthcare providers.
With more than 70,000 ACC graduates, American Career College is the place to start your training for a rewarding, in-demand career.
Nisha S.
Surgical Technology
ACC - Los Angeles '24
"I always wanted to be in a career where I can help other people and help to save lives."
Omar G.
Pharmacy Technician
ACC - Los Angeles '21
"I'm pretty excited because I'm the first member of my family to graduate from college and work in the medical field."
Jenna H.
Medical Assistant
ACC – Orange County '24
"I feel like ACC taught me everything I need to know to get out there in the field and be a patient advocate."
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.
Ontario Campus: Voted Best Career College in the 2026 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Readers Choice Awards.
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