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American Career College, one of the leading Los Angeles medical assistant schools, has been helping people succeed for over 25 years. Founded in 1978 as American College of Optics, the school became American Career College in 1993, to accommodate an expanding curriculum of medical assistant training and growing student population.
Many of our students graduate and find good entry level health care positions in their fields, because we offer many benefits to enhance their success: Qualified Faculty, Modern Facilities, Employer-Driven Curriculum, Medical Assistant Programs, and Placement Assistance.
The job placement assistance service of American Career College is a vital part of our program. The Career Services Department is staffed with full-time placement professionals and offers students/graduates an active placement service, a key advantage when researching Los Angeles medical assistant schools. Although the securing of positions cannot be guaranteed by any educational institution, including American Career College, every avenue is pursued to assist students/graduates in obtaining desirable employment.
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| The Career Services Department assists students / graduates with the following: |
- Career planning and advising
- Interviewing skills
- Techniques of resume preparation
- Job leads
- Completing job applications
- Interview follow-up
- Networking Professional attire workshops
- Time management planning
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Programs of Study:
Dental Assisting
Dental Assistants are key members of the dental team. Dentists rely on Dental Assistants to perform a wide range of patient, clinical and laboratory procedures. As dental technology advances and the general population increases, more dental work is needed every year. Thus, there is a growing need for qualified Dental Assistants, in all areas of dentistry.
Health Claims Examiner/Medical Biller
Health Claims Examiner/Medical Biller students learn the principles of health insurance and medical billing, industry terminology, theory and practical application, communication, and customer service skills, computer skills and more.
Massage Therapy
With the fast growing demand for Massage Therapists there are many employment opportunities! As a Massage Therapist you can work in different settings that include private practice, medical clinics, chiropractic offices, acupuncture clinics, day spas, fitness centers, and physical therapists' offices. They can also provide service to sports teams or sport related medical facilities. Our hands-on fast track career programs are designed to teach you the skills you need to enter the job market quickly and begin building your future.
Medical Assistants
Medical Assistants have become a vital part of the health care team and their responsibilities continue to expand. According to the US. Department of Labor Medical Assisting is one of the fastest growing occupations particularly the flexible MA's who can handle both Administrative and clinical duties. The Medical Assistant program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to begin their careers in a medical office, clinic, HMO or other health care setting.
Optical Dispensing
As a graduate of our program, you'll be qualified to work as a dispensing optician, ophthalmic lab technician, contact lens fitter, eye doctor's assistant, manufacturer's representative, optical office manager and more. Considering that more than 70% of the population requires eyewear, this is a field with a lot of opportunity. Not only that, the U.S. Department of Labor predicts a 35% growth rate over the next 10 years!
Pharmacy Technician
The Pharmacy Technician program is a great choice if you want a prestigious, well-paying career. Medical advances, combined with our aging population, have created tremendous growth in this field. Being a Pharmacy Technician is a huge responsibility, but it can be very rewarding as well.
Surgical Technology
Surgical Technologists are currently in demand at hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, doctors' offices, and registries. As the population grows, the need for surgical procedures will increase dramatically along with the demand for Surgical Technologists. Many Surgical Technologists go on to become registered nurses, physician assistants and even surgeons.
Vocational Nursing
Vocational Nursing is a respected, rewarding career that allows you to help people each and every day. It's a career that offers high demand opportunities for qualified nurses in hospitals, doctor's offices, clinics, schools, colleges, home health agencies and convalescent homes. It's also a great first step for those considering further advancement in nursing or other healthcare-related professions.
AmericanCareer Collegeoffers a challenging yet rewarding training program for qualified students. You'll become proficient in the fundamentals of nursing and patient care, including assessment, diagnostic measurements, procedures and treatments. You'll also learn anatomy and physiology, medical surgical nursing, newborn and child care, pharmacology, infectious diseases and much more. The combined academic and clinical training will prepare you for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) for licensure as a practical/vocational nurse meeting the standards set by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
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| Financial Aid Available Upon Request |
| Campus Locations: |
- Los Angeles
- Orange County
- Ontario, CA
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| American Career College is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). |
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