American Career College

Let us help you succeed! We at American Career College have been providing people with new career opportunities for almost 30 years now. In order to accommodate an expanding curriculum and growing student population, the American College of Optics became American Career College in 1993. Begin today!

After graduation, many students find great entry level careers in their specific fields because of the benefits we offer: Professional Faculty, Modernized Facilities, Professional Curriculum and Assistance with Job Placement. To have the greatest choice in terms of program and starting date, prospective students should submit their application as early as possible. It is mandatory for potential students to tour the American Career College prior to enrollment to learn more about the college facilities and equipment. Every applicant must complete an application form and have a personal interview with one of the Admissions Representatives. We encourage family to participate in the enrollment process. By doing this, both applicants and their loved ones can get answers to any questions that they might have.

Students may choose from a variety of options that are offered to pay the tuition fees. Students who are unable to afford the cost of education on their own are encouraged to seek out financial assistance. American Career College offers many different financing options, including a variety of Federal Student Aid programs, most of which are based on financial need. Helping in getting a job is a central aspect of the American Career College mission. Career placement and advancement is provided to both students and graduates by the Career Services Department, which has a full-time staff. Jobs are not promised after graduation, but job placement is a top priority. These services continue after graduation. As long as you remain in the Health Care field, we will continue to assist you in your career development!

Vocational Nursing Program

Vocational Nursing is a rewarding and highly respected career field which allows you to help people on a daily basis while you earn a great living at the same time. Career choices are endless with numerous openings for qulaified nurses in hospitals, doctor's offices, clinics, schools, colleges, home health agencies and convalescent homes. For those considering further career choices in the nursing or medical profession, this is a great first step.

ACC gives a challenging but very rewarding curriculum for qualified individuals. Some of the aspects of nursing that you will master are assessments, diagnostic procedures, and treatments. Also, you can learn medical surgical nursing, anatomy and physiology, newborn and child care, pharmacology, infectious diseases and a lot more.

To get a license as a practical and vocational nurse and get to the standard of the CA Board of vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians, you need to take the combined academic and clinical training for the national council licensure Examination(NCLEX-PN)

Vocational Nurses - what is their job description?

Vocational Nurses find employment opportunities in Patient Care, Administration of Medications, Surgical Care, Community Emergency Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Nutritional Counseling, Geriatric Care, Oncology Care and Clinical Care. Shown below are just several of the companies which have employed ACC graduates.

• Cedars Sinai Medical Center
• Lakewood Regional Medical Center
• Garfield Medical Center
• Glendale Memorial Hospital
• Healthcare partners
• Kaiser Permanente
• Brotman Medical Center
• VA Medical Center
• UCLA Medical
• Country Villa
• Huntington East Valley

Where to work as a Vocational Nurse:

• Hospitals (inpatient and outpatient)
• Home health care facilities

Massage Therapy Schools

Better futures!

For over 29 years, American Career College has been helping people thrive. The American College of Optics was founded in 1978, later becoming the American Career College, which then expanded its curriculum for a larger student body.

Prepare yourself for a rewarding job in Massage Therapy!

There are so many job opportunities for massage therapists because of increasing demand. You may work in many different areas including but not limited to medical clinics, private practices, day spas, physical therapists' offices, acupuncture clinics, chiropractic offices, and fitness centers when you become a Massage Therapist. Service to sports teams or sport related medical facilities can also be provided. Our fast-paced on-hands training programs allow you to learn the skills necessary to embrace the job market quickly and build your career.

What are the duties of a Massage Therapist?

Massage Therapists can work in a variety of locations doing different types of massage such as; Thai Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Swedish Massage, Reflexology and Aromatherapy.

Where might you find a Massage Therapist at work?

They work in places like

• Fitness Centers
• Physical Therapy Centers
• Day Spas
• Private Practices
• Physicians Offices
• Chiropractic Offices
• Acupuncture Clinics

Better futures!

For over 29 years, American Career College has been helping people thrive. The American College of Optics was founded in 1978, later becoming the American Career College, which then expanded its curriculum for a larger student body.

Prepare yourself for a rewarding job in Massage Therapy!

There are so many job opportunities for massage therapists because of increasing demand. You may work in many different areas including but not limited to medical clinics, private practices, day spas, physical therapists' offices, acupuncture clinics, chiropractic offices, and fitness centers when you become a Massage Therapist. Service to sports teams or sport related medical facilities can also be provided. Our fast-paced on-hands training programs allow you to learn the skills necessary to embrace the job market quickly and build your career.

What are the duties of a Massage Therapist?

Massage Therapists can work in a variety of locations doing different types of massage such as; Thai Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Swedish Massage, Reflexology and Aromatherapy.

Where might you find a Massage Therapist at work?

They work in places like

• Fitness Centers
• Physical Therapy Centers
• Day Spas
• Private Practices
• Physicians Offices
• Chiropractic Offices
• Acupuncture Clinics

Medical Assistant Schools

Medical Assistants have grown into an essential component of health provider teams and their duties keep growing. In a report by the U.S. Dept. of Labor - MA jobs are predicted to expand much quicker than the median, placing MA's among the most booming careers across the ten-year period of 2006-16. Our MA course is created to furnish pupils with the know-how and skills needed to start positions in health care environments.

Pupils acquire proficiency in readying patients for exams, conducting back office lab methods, administering drugs, and typical lab techniques. This training is mixed with thorough front office training to make for a rounded education in the medical field.

What exactly does a Medical Assistant do on the job?

• Administer shots
• Routine Office Procedures
• Perform EKG's
• Check vital signs
• Venipuncture
• Schedule physical exams
• Basic Insurance Billing
• Medical records
• Assist patients
• Assist those with minor surgery
• Routine lab testing
• Perform Eye/Ear Examinations

What companies do Medical Assistants perform their work for?

Beneath are listed only some of the businesses that have employed grads of ACC.

• Bosley Medical Group
• Children's Hospital
• Hollywood Presbyterian
• Kaiser Permanente
• Clinica San Miguel
• L.A. Free Clinic
• L.A. Health Partners
• U.S. Healthworks

MA's can perform duties at urgent care and medical clinics, physician's offices, and home health businesses.

Medical Assistants have grown into an essential component of health provider teams and their duties keep growing. In a report by the U.S. Dept. of Labor - MA jobs are predicted to expand much quicker than the median, placing MA's among the most booming careers across the ten-year period of 2006-16. Our MA course is created to furnish pupils with the know-how and skills needed to start positions in health care environments.

Pupils acquire proficiency in readying patients for exams, conducting back office lab methods, administering drugs, and typical lab techniques. This training is mixed with thorough front office training to make for a rounded education in the medical field.

What exactly does a Medical Assistant do on the job?

• Administer shots
• Routine Office Procedures
• Perform EKG's
• Check vital signs
• Venipuncture
• Schedule physical exams
• Basic Insurance Billing
• Medical records
• Assist patients
• Assist those with minor surgery
• Routine lab testing
• Perform Eye/Ear Examinations

What companies do Medical Assistants perform their work for?

Beneath are listed only some of the businesses that have employed grads of ACC.

• Bosley Medical Group
• Children's Hospital
• Hollywood Presbyterian
• Kaiser Permanente
• Clinica San Miguel
• L.A. Free Clinic
• L.A. Health Partners
• U.S. Healthworks

MA's can perform duties at urgent care and medical clinics, physician's offices, and home health businesses.

Pharmacy Technician Schools

Those who desire a lucrative and prestigious career will find the Pharmacy Technician course ideal. There has been tremendous growth in this field due to the elderly and medical advances. The role of the Pharmacy Technician is central to healthcare, and can be a very satisfying profession. We provide our students with the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in an entry-level position in a retail pharmacy, hospital pharmacy or home health setting.

Our students learn product identification, how to determine correct dosages, and how drugs are distributed. A greater focus is laid on teaching the trade and generic names of selective drugs and their categorization. You'll also get to study pharmaceutical and medical terms which includes acronyms and symbols used in prescribing, dispensing and charting. You will also be introduced to basic anatomy and related pathological conditions.

What sort of tasks does a Pharmacy Technician perform on the job?

• Preparing an IV
• Distributing drugs
• Labeling prescriptions
• Pharmacology
• Prescription filling
• Controlling inventory
• Outpatient care
• Cassette filling
• Reimbursement resolution

As a Pharmacy Technician you have many options on where you can work including:

• Hospitals
• Retail pharmacies
• Mail order pharmacies
• Closed door pharmacies
• Satellite pharmacies
• Pharmaceutical corporations

Those who desire a lucrative and prestigious career will find the Pharmacy Technician course ideal. There has been tremendous growth in this field due to the elderly and medical advances. The role of the Pharmacy Technician is central to healthcare, and can be a very satisfying profession. We provide our students with the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in an entry-level position in a retail pharmacy, hospital pharmacy or home health setting.

Our students learn product identification, how to determine correct dosages, and how drugs are distributed. A greater focus is laid on teaching the trade and generic names of selective drugs and their categorization. You'll also get to study pharmaceutical and medical terms which includes acronyms and symbols used in prescribing, dispensing and charting. You will also be introduced to basic anatomy and related pathological conditions.

What sort of tasks does a Pharmacy Technician perform on the job?

• Preparing an IV
• Distributing drugs
• Labeling prescriptions
• Pharmacology
• Prescription filling
• Controlling inventory
• Outpatient care
• Cassette filling
• Reimbursement resolution

As a Pharmacy Technician you have many options on where you can work including:

• Hospitals
• Retail pharmacies
• Mail order pharmacies
• Closed door pharmacies
• Satellite pharmacies
• Pharmaceutical corporations

Surgical Technology Program

Students enrolled in our Surgical Technology Program find there are positions available for Surgical Technologists in Hospitals, Out Patient Surgery Centers, Doctors Offices and Registries. It is expected that many more people will need surgery as the population continues to grow, so demand for Surgical Technologists will also increase substantially. Many Surgical Technologists later further their education by becoming Registered Nurses or by pursuing other careers in the medical field.

The course curriculum provides you not only with theoretical knowledge but also valuable clinical skills. Once you have finished classroom training, you will get hands on experience in a clinical environment. Your internship will provide you with real-world experiences, allow you to enhance your skills and prepare you to enter into the exciting field of Surgical Technology.

What are the responsibilities of a Surgical Technologist?

• Assist in doctors surgical procedures (operations)
• Help set up the operating room
• Setting up surgical instruments, equipment, sterile drapes and sterile solutions
• Help with patient preparation
• Move patients to the operating room
• During surgery, technologist pass instruments and other sterile supplies to Surgeons and Surgeon Assistants
• Operate sterilizers, lights, and suction machines
• Help operate diagnostic equipment

Where can a Surgical Technologist become employed?

• Hospitals (Operating Rooms)
• Offices of Physicians
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• Offices of Dentists who perform outpatient surgery
• Outpatient Care Centers (Surgery Centers)
• Central Processing Departments

Optical Dispensing Program

As a graduate of our Optical Dispensing Program, you can look forward to a bright future in any of the following fields: Dispensing Optician, Ophthalmic Lab Technician, Contact Lens Fitter, Optometrist's Assistant, Manufacturer's Representative, and more. This field has vast opportunity, considering over 70% of the US population requires corrective eyewear. Not only that, it is in the United States! Employment in this occupation as predicted by the Department of Labor, is expected to rise nine percent over the 2006-16 decade.

Our program enhances the student's preparation for the National Opticianry Exam and Contact Lens Registry Exam conducted by the American Board of Opticianry and National Contact Lens Examiners (ABO/NCLE). Once you have earned these credentials, you will be eligible to gain entry-level employment in the field, and the opportunity to advance rapidly in your career or to even run your own store someday.

What are the exciting duties of an Optical Dispensing Specialist?

Dispensing Opticians:

• take patient measurements
• recommend lenses, frames and lens coatings
• fit eyewear
• repair broken frames

Ophtalmic Lab Technicians:

• shape, edge, tint, and insert lenses into eyeglass frames
• inspect final products for quality, accuracy, and fit

Contact Lens Technicians:

• measure eye shape and size
• ensure proper lens fit
• teach patients how to use and care for lenses

Where are our graduates employed?

The companies below are just some of the institutions that have hired the services of very competent ACC graduates.

• Cole Vision - Sears
• Costco Optical
• Lenscrafters
• Kaiser Permanente
• Walmart Vision
• Optical Solutions
• Pearle Vision Express
• Optometric Eye Institute

As an Optical Dispenser, it is possible for a person to work in places such as Retail stores, Sales, Optical laboratories, Private Doctors' offices and Hospitals.

Medical Billing and Coding Certificates

The medical billing field is burgeoning with excellent career opportunities at places such as insurance companies, medical officers, hospitals and clinics, and independent billing companies.

Students enrolled in the Health Claims Examiner/Medical Biller program gain a foundation of knowledge in areas such as health insurance and medical billing, customer service skills, computer skills, industry terminology, communication, and theory and practical application, among others.

What are the duties performed by Health Claims Examiner/ Medical Billers?

• Process claims
• Interpret medical, dental and hospital claim forms
• Use provider abbreviations
• Apply hospital revenue codes
• Perform billing for Medicaid, Medicare and commercial accounts
• Analyze cost
• Determine eligibility
• Coordinate benefits
• Coding
• Collections
• Data Entry

Where do our graduates work?

Just a few of the companies that have hired ACC graduates are listed below.

• The Medical Center at UCLA
• Health Care Partners
• St. Vincent Medical Center
• Kaiser Permanente
• Alpha Healthcare
• Physicians Management Group

Once you've become a Health Claims Examiner/Medical Biller, you'll be eligible to work in the following:

• Hospitals
• IPA
• Insurance Companies
• Doctors' Offices

The medical billing field is burgeoning with excellent career opportunities at places such as insurance companies, medical officers, hospitals and clinics, and independent billing companies.

Students enrolled in the Health Claims Examiner/Medical Biller program gain a foundation of knowledge in areas such as health insurance and medical billing, customer service skills, computer skills, industry terminology, communication, and theory and practical application, among others.

What are the duties performed by Health Claims Examiner/ Medical Billers?

• Process claims
• Interpret medical, dental and hospital claim forms
• Use provider abbreviations
• Apply hospital revenue codes
• Perform billing for Medicaid, Medicare and commercial accounts
• Analyze cost
• Determine eligibility
• Coordinate benefits
• Coding
• Collections
• Data Entry

Where do our graduates work?

Just a few of the companies that have hired ACC graduates are listed below.

• The Medical Center at UCLA
• Health Care Partners
• St. Vincent Medical Center
• Kaiser Permanente
• Alpha Healthcare
• Physicians Management Group

Once you've become a Health Claims Examiner/Medical Biller, you'll be eligible to work in the following:

• Hospitals
• IPA
• Insurance Companies
• Doctors' Offices

Dental Assistant Training

The Dental Assisting Program offered by American Career College enables a student to become a graduate by acquiring skills and knowledge required to qualify for entry level employment as a Dental Assistant. To perform a vast range of patient, clinical and laboratory procedures, Dentists depend on Dental Assistants. The expansion of dental techniques and the overall population growth ensures a continued need for credentialed Dental Assistants. In all areas of the field of dentistry, qualified Dental Assistants are needed.

If you would like to learn the skills you will need to land a position as a entry-level dental assistant, American Career College is the place to go. Graduates can also get jobs in fields like Pediatric, Orthodontic or Oral Surgery, Reception or Front Office, Insurance Claims Specialist, Insurance Company Customer Service, Biller, Public Health Facilities, Hospital Dental, Dental Software, Corrections Facilities, Schools, Clinics or even Dental Suppliers.

What do you think is required of a Dental Assistant?

The areas where Dental Assistants work include:

• X-rays
• Film Mounting and Developing
• Oral Surgery Assistance
• Patient Preparation
• Oral Measurements
• Orthodontic Appliances
• Mouth Mirror Inspections
• Material Polishing

Where can you become employed as a Dental Assistant?

Here is a list of a of the businesses that have hired ACC graduates:

• Kids Dental Care
• Western Dental
• Centro Dental Latino
• Dental Pros
• Wilshire Center Dental Group
• Dr. Teeth Family Dentistry
• Newport Dental
• United Dental

Dental Assistants can work for:

• Dental Offices and Private Dental Clinics
• Group Practices
• Insurance companies
• Hospitals
• Dental Suppliers and Manufacturers
• Orthodontist Offices
• Specialist Offices
• Medical Centers
• Government Dental Centers<7li>

The Dental Assisting Program offered by American Career College enables a student to become a graduate by acquiring skills and knowledge required to qualify for entry level employment as a Dental Assistant. To perform a vast range of patient, clinical and laboratory procedures, Dentists depend on Dental Assistants. The expansion of dental techniques and the overall population growth ensures a continued need for credentialed Dental Assistants. In all areas of the field of dentistry, qualified Dental Assistants are needed.

If you would like to learn the skills you will need to land a position as a entry-level dental assistant, American Career College is the place to go. Graduates can also get jobs in fields like Pediatric, Orthodontic or Oral Surgery, Reception or Front Office, Insurance Claims Specialist, Insurance Company Customer Service, Biller, Public Health Facilities, Hospital Dental, Dental Software, Corrections Facilities, Schools, Clinics or even Dental Suppliers.

What do you think is required of a Dental Assistant?

The areas where Dental Assistants work include:

• X-rays
• Film Mounting and Developing
• Oral Surgery Assistance
• Patient Preparation
• Oral Measurements
• Orthodontic Appliances
• Mouth Mirror Inspections
• Material Polishing

Where can you become employed as a Dental Assistant?

Here is a list of a of the businesses that have hired ACC graduates:

• Kids Dental Care
• Western Dental
• Centro Dental Latino
• Dental Pros
• Wilshire Center Dental Group
• Dr. Teeth Family Dentistry
• Newport Dental
• United Dental

Dental Assistants can work for:

• Dental Offices and Private Dental Clinics
• Group Practices
• Insurance companies
• Hospitals
• Dental Suppliers and Manufacturers
• Orthodontist Offices
• Specialist Offices
• Medical Centers
• Government Dental Centers<7li>

List of education programs offered by American Career College