American Career College
Respiratory TherapyDental AssistingHealth Claims Examiner/Medical BillerMassage TherapyMedical AssistantOptical DispensingPharmacy TechnicianSurgical TechnologyVocational NursingAmerican Career College (ACC) has been helping students succeed for over 30 years. With campuses in Los Angeles, Orange County and a new campus in the Inland Empire, ACC offers quality healthcare career training that will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to find a career upon graduation. American Career College is committed to your success. We offer: - Financial Aid Available to those who qualify
- Dedicated, Experienced Instructors
- Modern Facilities
- Employment Assistance Available*
*ACC cannot guarantee employment.
Information on Programs Offered: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.
American Career College's Dental Assisting Program provides its graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary to qualify for an entry-level position as a Dental Assistant. Graduates may also secure employment in other areas such as Pediatric, Orthodontic or Oral Surgery practices, Front Office/Reception, Insurance Claims Specialist, Biller, Insurance Company Customer Service, Dental Software, Public Health Facilities, Hospital Dental Departments, Correctional Facilities, Schools/Universities, Clinics, or Dental Suppliers.
What do Dental Assistants do?
- X-rays
- Film Mounting and Developing
- Oral Surgery Assistance
- Patient Preparation
- Oral Measurements
- Orthodontic Appliances
- Mouth Mirror Inspections
- Material Polishing
Where do Dental Assistants work?
- Listed below are just a few of the companies that consistently hire ACC graduates.
- Kids Dental Care
- Western Dental
- Centro Dental Latino
- Dental Pros
- Wilshire Center Dental Group
- Dr. Teeth Family Dentistry
- Newport Dental
- United Dental
As a Dental Assistant you can work in:
- Dental Clinics/Private Dental Offices
- Group Practices
- Insurance Companies
- Hospitals
- Dental Suppliers and Manufacturers
- Orthodontist Offices
- Specialist Offices
- Medical Centers
- Government Dental Centers
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.
What do Health Claims Examiner/Medical Billers do?
- 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?
- UCLA Medical Center
- Health Care Partners
- St. Vincent Medical Center
- Kaiser Permanente
- Alpha Healthcare
- Physicians Management Group
As a Health Claims Examiner/Medical Biller you can work in:
- Hospitals
- IPA
- Insurance Companies
- Doctors' offices
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.
What do Massage Therapists do?
- Thai Massage
- Deep Tissue
- Swedish
- Reflexology
- Aromatherapy
Where do Massage Therapists work?
- Fitness Centers
- Physical Therapy Centers
- Day Spas
- Private Practice
- Physicians Offices
- Chiropractic Offices
- Acupuncture Clinics
Medical Assistants have become a vital part of the health care team and their responsibilities continue to expand. According to the U.S. 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.
Students develop competency in preparation of patients for examinations, back office clinical procedures, administration of medications, and routine laboratory procedures is coupled with a thorough knowledge of front office skills necessary to run an efficient medical office.
What do Medical Assistants do?
- Injections
- Routine Office Procedures
- Perform EKG's
- Check Vital Signs
- Venipuncture
- Physical Exam Set-Up
- Basic Insurance Billing
- Medical Records
- Patient Assistance
- Minor surgery assistance
- Routine lab testing
- Eye / Ear Examinations
As a Medical Assistant you can work in:
- Urgent Care Clinics
- Doctors' Offices
- Medical Clinics
- Home Health Care Organizations
As a graduate of our Optical Dispensing 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! Our Optical Dispensing program prepares students for the National Opticianry Exam and Contact Lens Registry Exam administered by the American Board of Opticianry and National Contact Lens Examiners (ABO/NCLE). With these credentials, you'll be poised for a great entry-level position, rapid advancement and the ability to someday open your own store.
What do Optical Dispensing Specialists do?
- Dispensing Opticians:
- Recommend lenses, frames and lens coatings
- Take patient measurements
- Prepare work orders for labs
- Fit eyeglasses
- Repair broken frames
- Ophthalmic Lab Technicians:
- Cut, edge, tint and insert lenses into eyeglass frames
- Inspect final product for quality and accuracy
- Contact Lens Technicians:
- Measure eye shape and size
- Teach patients how to use and care for lenses
- Ensure proper lens fit
Where do our graduates work?
- Listed below are just a few of the companies that consistently hire ACC graduates.
- Cole Vision - Sears
- Costco Optical
- Lenscrafters
- Kaiser Permanente
- Walmart Vision
- Optical Solutions
- Pearle Vision Express
- Optometric Eye Institute
- As an Optical Dispenser you can work in:
- Retail
- Sales
- Optical laboratories
- Private Doctors' offices
- Hospitals
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. The Pharmacy Technician program is designed to provide students with the technical knowledge and practical skills necessary for an entry-level technician position in a retail, hospital or home health pharmacy. With the Pharmacy Technician program you'll learn dosage calculations, product recognition, and drug distribution systems. Major emphasis is placed on learning the trade and generic names of selected drugs and their classification. You'll also learn pharmaceutical and medical terminology including abbreviations and symbols used in prescribing, dispensing and charting. Basic anatomy and related pathological conditions are introduced.
What do Pharmacy Technicians do?
- IV preparation
- Drug distribution
- Prescription labeling
- Pharmacology
- Fill prescriptions
- Inventory control
- Outpatient care
- Fill cassettes
- Reimbursement resolution
Where do Pharmacy Technicians work?
- Listed below are just a few of the companies that consistently hire ACC graduates.
- Childrens Hospital
- Kaiser Permanente
- LAC/USC Medical Center
- Memorial Medical Center
- Rite Aid
- Target Pharmacy
- Shriners Hospital
- Savon Drugs
- Valley Presbyterian
- Lincoln Hospital
As a Pharmacy Technician you can work in:
- Hospitals (inpatient and outpatient pharmacy)
- Retail pharmacies
- Mail order pharmacies
- Closed door pharmacies
- Satellite pharmacies
- Pharmaceutical companies
Employment of Respiratory Therapists is expected to increase faster than average (24%) through the year 2016,* primarily because the aging baby boom generation will increase the number of older people, who tend to suffer the most from respiratory conditions like pneumonia and COPD and who often have respiratory complications due to heart disease and other common diseases of aging. Upon completion of American Career College’s (ACC) Associate of Occupational Science in Respiratory Therapy program, you will have the opportunity to enjoy many professional opportunities in a wide variety of medical settings. Hospitals employ the majority of therapists and for those who do extremely well on the job, advancement opportunities exist as shift supervisors, department directors, and even administrative positions. Some therapists will find a high degree of satisfaction in home care, sleep diagnostics, and patient education while others may take their skills and use them to gain access to the corporate arena as clinical specialists and product sales representatives. ACC’s Associate of Occupational Science in Respiratory Therapy program provides you with the theoretical and clinical skills you need to successfully perform the duties of a Respiratory Therapist. Furthermore, earning your Associate’s Degree will give you the competitive edge you need as you begin your career as an entry-level professional in this field. Accreditation
American Career College is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) and the Accreditation Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). The Respiratory Therapy program is currently in the process of seeking accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP, at www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). * According to the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008 edition. 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. The Surgical Technology curriculum will provide you with both the theoretical and clinical skills. After completion of classroom training, you will be placed in a clinical environment for on-the-job training. This will provide you with the opportunity to enhance your skills and prepares you to enter into the exciting field of Surgical Technology.
What do Surgical Technologists do?
- Assist in surgical procedures (operations)
- Help prepare the operating room
- Setting up surgical instruments, equipment, sterile drapes and sterile solutions
- Assist with patient preparation
- Transport patients to the operating room
- During surgery, technologist pass instruments and other sterile supplies to Surgeons and Surgeon Assistants
- Operate sterilizers, lights, ad suction machines
- Help operate diagnostic equipment
Where do Surgical Technologists work?
- Hospitals (Operating Rooms)
- Offices of Physicians
- Offices of Dentists who perform outpatient surgery
- Outpatient Care Centers (Surgery Centers)
- Central Processing Departments
Vocational Nursing is a respected, rewarding career that allows you to help people each and every day while you earn a great living. It's a career that offers opportunities with high demand for qualified nurses in hospitals, doctors' 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 the medical profession. ACC offers a challenging yet rewarding Vocational Nursing 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.
What do Vocational Nurses do?
- Patient care
- Administration of medications
- Surgical care
- Community emergency nursing
- Pediatric nursing
- Nutritional counseling
- Geriatric care
- Oncology care
- Clinical care
Where do Vocational Nurses work?
- Listed below are just a few of the companies that consistently hire 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
As a Vocational Nurse you can work in:
- Hospitals (inpatient and outpatient)
- Home health care facilities
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