American Career College Anaheim: Your Path to a Healthcare Career in Orange County
American Career College (ACC) in Anaheim, Orange County, stands as a prominent institution dedicated to equipping students with the practical skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the dynamic healthcare landscape. With a commitment to industry-current training and a focus on student success, ACC Anaheim offers a variety of programs designed to streamline graduates' entry into the workforce.
A Hub of Healthcare Education
The Orange County campus in Anaheim is home to 10 different programs and over 1,000 students. ACC maintains up-to-date labs with modern equipment and technology, including technologically advanced simulation, to help students prepare for real healthcare careers.
Programs Offered at ACC Anaheim
ACC Anaheim offers a range of programs tailored to meet the demands of the healthcare industry. Two notable programs include:
Vocational Nursing Program
ACC’s Vocational Nursing program in Orange County (Anaheim) helps students develop the unique skill set they need to excel as Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs). The program provides hands-on vocational nurse training, one-on-one support, and industry-current equipment. The Orange County Vocational Nursing program can be completed in about 12 months. For those enrolled in Evening/Weekend classes, the program can be completed in about 18 months.
Graduates are prepared for both the real world and the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN). Students at the Orange County campus gain hands-on experience in high-fidelity nursing labs that mimic real healthcare settings. ACC-Orange County offers an Evening/Weekend format for students who need to balance school with other life responsibilities. ACC offers financial aid and scholarships to qualified students, which can help offset the cost of vocational nursing school tuition and other educational expenses.
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Respiratory Therapy Program
ACC’s Respiratory Therapy program helps prepare you to administer life-saving care, manage equipment and assist patients with respiratory conditions, all while honing your problem-solving and communication skills. ACC’s respiratory therapy school in Orange County (Anaheim) helps students develop the qualifications they need to excel as a respiratory therapist. The Orange County Respiratory Therapy program can be completed in as little as 20 months.
Students earn their associate degree through a blended learning format, which combines online classes and hands-on instruction at our Orange County campus. After successfully completing the RT degree program, graduates will be eligible to sit for the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) exams offered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Students at ACC - Orange County reinforce their skills and knowledge in our on-campus respiratory therapy lab where they’ll have the opportunity to practice on lifelike manikins and use the same equipment they’ll use on the job including mechanical ventilators. The program also includes a 720-hour externship for real-world experience. An ACC Financial Aid Advisor is available to work with you to identify scholarships and other financial aid options to help reduce the cost of your education.
Hands-on Training and Real-World Experience
Based on the vocational skills needed for your health care program, your opportunities may include hands-on training in our skills labs, advanced simulation with current field technology-plus real patient experience through our school Externships and Clinical Rotations. Healthcare Training Programs - Externships & Clinical Rotations Students participating in school externship and clinical training work under the supervision of a qualified, assigned preceptor, as determined by school faculty, in participating sites and under the general supervision of school staff. College students are evaluated by supervisory personnel and evaluations are placed in students' permanent records.
Accelerated Programs
If you're looking to earn your college diploma as quickly as possible, American Career College offers an option that allows you to complete some programs in as little as 8 months!* Our Optical Technician, Medical Billing, Medical Assistant, Dental Assisting, and Pharmacy Technician health care programs are all designed to be completed in under a year.
Tuition and Fees
Estimated Total Charges for the Entire Educational Program listed below becomes effective for prospective students enrolling on or after December 1, 2024 except for the Associate of Occupational Science Degree in Radiography, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy programs which are effective as of July 1, 2025. 1All diploma program students, with the exception of Vocational Nursing, must pay a $20 nonrefundable application fee upon enrollment. Vocational Nursing students and all Associate degree program students must pay a $60 nonrefundable application fee upon enrollment.2Fees vary by program and include items such as customized uniforms, classroom consumables, administrative and technology fees. Fees also cover campus safety resources supporting training activities, acquisition and maintenance of security systems including but not limited to security cameras, access control and emergency broadcast systems. For clinical and degree programs, it also includes fees associated with health and background screenings, test preparation, examinations, licensure and certification.3Includes books, laptop computer, digital or electronic course materials, and other supplies for which students have the right to opt out and purchase from other sources. ACC is able to offer these books and supplies, including digital or electronic course materials to students below competitive market rates. Opting out does not require the school to provide you with an alternative delivery method and you will be responsible for obtaining all required course materials. Students that choose to obtain or purchase books and supplies from other sources must do so by the 7th day of class. If the course material is not available from any other source but the institution, students will not be able to opt out of those required books and supplies. ADN program fees = ATI fee in 1st term of $3,685, Other Program fees of $390 and Clinical Fees of $775 in terms 2 - 8.4Effective April 1, 2024 we will start collecting the Student Tuition Recovery Fund at the rate of zero dollars ($0.00) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) of institutional charges for students with a first payment scheduled after April 1, 2024.
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The State of California established the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic loss suffered by a student in an educational program at a qualifying institution, who is or was a California resident while enrolled, or was enrolled in a residency program, if the student enrolled in the institution, prepaid tuition, and suffered an economic loss. It is important that you keep copies of your enrollment agreement, financial aid documents, receipts, or any other information that documents the amount paid to the school. Questions regarding the STRF may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, 1747 N. Market Blvd. A student whose loan is revived by a loan holder or debt collector after a period of noncollection may, at any time, file a written application for recovery from STRF for the debt that would have otherwise been eligible for recovery. However, no claim can be paid to any student without a social security number or a taxpayer identification number.5Estimated total charges for the entire educational program does not include transportation costs to and from externship or clinical sites. This cost is the student’s responsibility. 6Nursing Core courses (identified with course code beginning NURS) are billed at a rate of $1,128 per credit.
Cost of Attendance
The purpose of the Cost of Attendance (COA) is to provide students and families with an estimated cost to attend American Career College. The COA includes both direct and indirect cost estimates. Direct costs are paid directly to American Career College and are listed in the table above. Indirect costs are not paid to American Career College and are estimates students may use to budget expenses they may incur while attending school. While actual indirect costs may vary, American Career College estimates these amounts based on the number of months in an academic year and whether students will live with parents or off campus.
Accreditation and Recognition
American Career College is ABHES accredited and has 12 healthcare training programs to choose from, including Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Vocational Nursing.
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A Legacy of Healthcare Education
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.
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