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VN Grad Navigated Through Setbacks to Success at ACC

Most RecentFebruary 26, 2024

Andrew P.’s path to graduate from the American Career College Vocational Nursing program wasn't...

ACC-LA Student Wins Nationwide ABHES Scholarship for $5,000

Most RecentFebruary 16, 2024

In a surprise announcement during class, American Career College student Nisha S. learned she had won...

Should You Enroll in an Online OTA Program?

Most RecentFebruary 15, 2024

Interested in an Online Occupational Therapy Assistant Program? Consider This First As you’re...

ACC-Ontario Students Help Sort PJs at Ronald McDonald House

Most RecentFebruary 6, 2024

Student ambassadors from American Career College dedicated part of their day by volunteering at the Inland...

Medical Assistant vs. CNA vs. LVN in California

Most RecentFebruary 5, 2024

Medical Assistant vs. CNA vs. LVN in California: What’s the Difference? If you have a passion...

What to Expect in OTA School: Occupational Therapy Assistant Education FAQs

Most RecentJanuary 18, 2024

If you’re laying the groundwork for becoming an occupational therapy assistant (OTA), congratulations...

Alum Finds Second Career in Optical Dispensing, Starts Own Company

Most RecentJanuary 17, 2024

Angela E., an alumna of American Career College, recounts how she serendipitously entered the optical...

Common Medical Assistant Interview Questions

Most RecentJanuary 8, 2024

If you received a call to come in for a medical assistant job interview, you’re halfway in the...

ACC-OC’s Friendly Contest Brings Joy to Local School

Most RecentDecember 28, 2023

In the spirit of giving and friendly competition, American Career College-Orange County held a canned...

ACC-LA Student Wins Nationwide ABHES Scholarship for $5,000

Student LifeFebruary 16, 2024

In a surprise announcement during class, American Career College student Nisha S. learned she had won...

ACC-Ontario Students Help Sort PJs at Ronald McDonald House

Student LifeFebruary 6, 2024

Student ambassadors from American Career College dedicated part of their day by volunteering at the Inland...

What to Expect in OTA School: Occupational Therapy Assistant Education FAQs

Student LifeJanuary 18, 2024

If you’re laying the groundwork for becoming an occupational therapy assistant (OTA), congratulations...

Inaugural Alexis Bennett Memorial Scholarship Helps VN Student ‘Try Harder and Finish’

Student LifeDecember 4, 2023

A passionate vocational nursing student at American Career College-Orange County, Alexis Bennett was...

Scrub Nurse vs. Surgical Tech: Exploring Operating Room Roles

Student LifeNovember 15, 2023

If the idea of working on a surgical team excites you, you might be exploring different types of roles...

HSE Academy Graduate Ready to Advance Career in Avionics with Degree

Student LifeNovember 13, 2023

Daryll Eaglebears Davis, of the Diné nation, shares his experience successfully earning his high...

ACC-Ontario Welcomes Inaugural Cohort of ADN Graduates

Student LifeOctober 30, 2023

American Career College-Ontario celebrated the first graduating cohort from its associate...

ACC Fall 2023 Graduation: 'This is just the beginning'

Student LifeOctober 25, 2023

Graduates from all three American Career College campuses in Southern California gathered this October...

What Is an Occupational Therapy Assistant and What Do They Do?

Student LifeOctober 17, 2023

Occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) play an important role in helping individuals live happy and fulfilling...

How to Become a Medical Assistant in California

Are you interested in entering into the field of healthcare? If so, you may want to consider pursuing...

How to Become an Occupational Therapy Assistant in California

So, you’re interested in becoming an occupational therapy assistant. You’ve done your research into...

How to Become an Optician in California

Interested in becoming an optician, optical lab technician, optical dispenser, or contact lens fitter...

How to Become a Surgical Technologist in California

Surgical technologists work directly at the center of life-saving and life-changing action. They perform...

How to Become a Respiratory Therapist in California

If you want to become a respiratory therapist (RT), you need both passion and drive — passion for helping...

How to Become a Dental Assistant in California

If you're looking for a rewarding career in dentistry, then consider becoming a dental assistant! They...

How to Become a Pharmacy Technician in California

Pharmacy technicians play an integral role in keeping pharmacies running smoothly and helping patients...

Top 5 Benefits of a Career in Medical Billing

FeaturesJune 15, 2023

Medical billing is a great option for individuals who are looking for a healthcare career with a good...

6 Study Tips for Passing the HESI Exam

FeaturesApril 20, 2023

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

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

FeaturesMarch 16, 2023

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?

FeaturesFebruary 15, 2023

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

FeaturesFebruary 14, 2023

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

FeaturesOctober 25, 2022

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

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

FeaturesOctober 24, 2022

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

FeaturesOctober 21, 2022

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

FeaturesApril 19, 2022

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

ACC-OC’s Friendly Contest Brings Joy to Local School

Community OutreachDecember 28, 2023

In the spirit of giving and friendly competition, American Career College-Orange County held a canned...

ACC-LA Spreads Holiday Cheer to Local Kids With Toy Drive

Community OutreachDecember 19, 2023

While the holiday season is a joyous time for most, it can be a time of stress and anxiety for some families. Parents...

ACC Hosts Backyard BBQ at Ronald McDonald House in Los Angeles

Community OutreachAugust 1, 2023

Volunteers from American Career College helped families battling illness have a little summer fun this...

ACC-Orange County Voted 2023 Favorite Trade School & Nursing School

Community OutreachJuly 6, 2023

ACC-Orange County is proud to announce that we have been recognized in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune’s...

ACC-Ontario Voted Best Trade School & Nursing School

Community OutreachJune 19, 2023

We are proud to announce that American Career College-Ontario has been voted “Best Trade School”...

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

Community OutreachFebruary 8, 2023

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

Community OutreachDecember 14, 2022

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

ACC Receives Top Honors for Community Service

Community OutreachApril 22, 2022

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

Community OutreachApril 5, 2022

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

VN Grad Navigated Through Setbacks to Success at ACC

AlumniFebruary 26, 2024

Andrew P.’s path to graduate from the American Career College Vocational Nursing program wasn't...

Alum Finds Second Career in Optical Dispensing, Starts Own Company

AlumniJanuary 17, 2024

Angela E., an alumna of American Career College, recounts how she serendipitously entered the optical...

First-Generation Student Finds Purpose in Nursing and Teaching

AlumniNovember 27, 2023

ACC nursing alumna Irene B. is a first-generation Mexican American, and becoming a nurse was her way...

ACC Alumnus Turned Campus Director of Education Reminisces on Childhood in Romania

AlumniOctober 19, 2023

Andrei Livanu was inspired to follow in his father’s footsteps. The son of a teacher and paramedic,...

ACC-LA Celebrates First Graduation Ceremony for Radiography Program

AlumniAugust 1, 2023

American Career College proudly welcomed the first graduating cohort from its Los Angeles radiography...

Alum inspired to provide the best patient care

AlumniJune 20, 2023

Gabriela G. wanted to become the kind of nurse her grandmother didn’t have. After watching her...

Q and A with WCU Alumni Nune Stepanyan, DNP ’21, MSN-FNP ’19, BSN ’16

AlumniJune 19, 2023

How has WCU helped you get to where you are today in your career? When I started my journey with WCU...

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

AlumniMay 31, 2023

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

AlumniMay 1, 2023

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