Healthcare and Medical Technology

Position yourself for a rewarding career in healthcare—quickly and affordably.

Health-related jobs are among the most plentiful and lucrative for those with some college experience. Explore the CCLA programs designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to start a rewarding healthcare career as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.

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Start a Career in Care

The demand for healthcare professionals is exploding as the number of Americans requiring health services surges. This means an incredible opportunity to start a career in the health sciences and medical fields. CCLA campuses offer 40+ programs in various areas of healthcare, from nursing to mental health, physical therapy to radiology. You’ll gain the skills to enter your chosen profession in a variety of health settings immediately upon graduation. Or, you can choose to advance your health education by transferring to a four-year institution.

California Career Outlook

Average Annual Salary*

$54,764

Average Annual Job Openings**

80,480

* Projections Central – State Occupational Projections
** U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Healthcare & Medical Technology

Career Education Programs

Associate Degree Associate Degree

Bachelor Degree Bachelor Degree

Certificate Certificate

Online Offering Online Offering*

*Programs are offered both online and in-person depending on campus and semester. Contact us to learn more about how and where you can earn your certificate or degree today!

Associate Degree Associate Degree Bachelor Degree Bachelor Degree Certificate Certificate Online Offering Online Offering*

*Programs are offered both online and in-person depending on campus and semester. Contact us to learn more about how and where you can earn your certificate or degree today!

Alcohol/Drug Studies/Counseling

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East Los Angeles College
Glendale Community College
Long Beach City College
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles Pierce College
Los Angeles Southwest College
Mount San Antonio College
Rio Hondo College
West Los Angeles College

Anesthesia Technician

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Pasadena City College

Biological Technician/Bio Technology

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Citrus College
East Los Angeles College
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles Mission College
Los Angeles Valley College
Pasadena City College
Rio Hondo College

Biology

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Los Angeles Mission College

Biomanufacturing

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Los Angeles Mission College

Biotechnology Lab Assistant

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Los Angeles Mission College

Biotechnology Research Lab Assistant

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Los Angeles Mission College

Care Coordinator

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Los Angeles Mission College
Mount San Antonio College

Certified Nurse Assistant & Home Health Aide

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Los Angeles Mission College
Mount San Antonio College
Rio Hondo College
West Los Angeles College

Community Health Worker

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East Los Angeles College
Rio Hondo College

Completed Tomography

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Long Beach City College
Mount San Antonio College

Dental

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Cerritos College
Citrus College
Glendale Community College
Los Angeles City College
West Los Angeles College

Dental Assistant

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Pasadena City College
West Los Angeles College

Dental Hygiene (Bachelor’s Degree)

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Cerritos College
West Los Angeles College

Dental Technician

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Los Angeles City College

Dietetic Technology

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Glendale Community College
Long Beach City College

Domestic Violence Certification

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Mount San Antonio College

Electrocardiography Technician

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Glendale Community College

Emergency Medical Technician

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Citrus College
Glendale Community College
Long Beach City College
Mount San Antonio College
Pasadena City College
Rio Hondo College
West Los Angeles College

Family Studies

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Los Angeles Mission College

Gerontology

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
East Los Angeles College
Los Angeles Mission College
Santa Monica College

Health Careers & Professions

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Mount San Antonio College
West Los Angeles College

Health Fitness Specialist/Trainer

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Cerritos College
East Los Angeles College
Glendale Community College
Mount San Antonio College
Rio Hondo College

Health Info Technology

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
East Los Angeles College
Glendale Community College
Los Angeles City College
Pasadena City College

Histological Technician

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Mount San Antonio College

Home Health Aide

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Citrus College
Long Beach City College
Los Angeles Harbor College
Mount San Antonio College
Rio Hondo College
West Los Angeles College

Human Protection

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Mount San Antonio College

Mammography

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Mount San Antonio College

Medical – Phlebotomy

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
East Los Angeles College
Long Beach City College
Mount San Antonio College

Medical Assistant

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Cerritos College
East Los Angeles College
Glendale Community College
Long Beach City College
Los Angeles Harbor College
Pasadena City College
Santa Monica College
West Los Angeles College

Medical Billing/Insurance

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
East Los Angeles College
Glendale Community College
Long Beach City College
Los Angeles Mission College
Pasadena City College
Santa Monica College

Medical Laboratory Tech

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Los Angeles City College

Medical Records Clerk

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Santa Monica College

Medical Secretary

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Mount San Antonio College

Medical Transcription

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Santa Monica College

Mental Health Worker

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Cerritos College

Natural Sciences

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Los Angeles Mission College

Nurse Aide/Assistant

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Citrus College
Long Beach City College
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles Harbor College
Los Angeles Mission College
Los Angeles Valley College
Rio Hondo College
Santa Monica College
West Los Angeles College

Nursing

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Citrus College
Compton College
Los Angeles Pierce College
Cerritos College

Nursing – Licensed Vocational Nurse to RN

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Citrus College
Long Beach City College
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles Pierce College
Mount San Antonio College
Rio Hondo College

Nursing – RN Re-Entry into Practice Program

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Los Angeles Valley College

Nursing (ADN)

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
East Los Angeles College
El Camino College
Glendale Community College
Long Beach City College
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles Southwest College
Mount San Antonio College
Pasadena City College
Rio Hondo College
Santa Monica College

Nursing (RN)

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Cerritos College
Citrus College
East Los Angeles College
Long Beach City College
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles Pierce College
Mount San Antonio College
Santa Monica College

Nursing (VN)

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Cerritos College
Citrus College
East Los Angeles College
El Camino College
Long Beach City College
Pasadena City College
Rio Hondo College
Santa Monica College

Nutrition & Food

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
East Los Angeles College
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles Mission College
Los Angeles Pierce College
Mount San Antonio College
West Los Angeles College

Nutrition and Dietetics

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Los Angeles Mission College

Occupational Therapy Assistant

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Mount San Antonio College

Orthopedic Technician

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Rio Hondo College

Paramedical Technician

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
El Camino College
Mount San Antonio College
West Los Angeles College

Pharmacy Technician

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Cerritos College
Compton College
Los Angeles Mission College
Mount San Antonio College
West Los Angeles College

Physical Science

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Los Angeles Mission College

Physical Therapist Assistant

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Cerritos College
East Los Angeles College

Polysomnography

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
East Los Angeles College

Psychiatric Tech

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Mount San Antonio College

Psychiatric Tech to RN

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Mount San Antonio College

Psychology

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Los Angeles Mission College

Public Health

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
West Los Angeles College

Radiologic Technology

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
El Camino College
Long Beach City College
Los Angeles City College
Mount San Antonio College
Pasadena City College

Rehabilitation Therapy Aide

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Santa Monica College

Respiratory Care/Therapy

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
East Los Angeles College
El Camino College
Los Angeles Valley College
Mount San Antonio College
Santa Monica College

School Health Clerk/Assistant

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
El Camino College

Speech/Language Pathology Assistant (and audiology)

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Cerritos College
El Camino College
Los Angeles Southwest College
Pasadena City College

Sports Medicine

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Mount San Antonio College
Rio Hondo College

Surgical Technician

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Mount San Antonio College

A Smarter Path to Success

Affordable

Save 50% or more on average compared to other universities and vocational schools. California community colleges are among the most affordable in the country.

Fast Track to a Great Job

Put your new skills to work faster with programs designed to prepare you for the workforce in as few as several months.

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Seamless Transferability

Save money on a bachelor’s by transferring to a four-year institution after completing your associate degree at CCLA.

Earn More

Finish your associate degree to earn on average 46% more per year than those without any degree.**

In-Demand Programs

Gain the skills to get the jobs you want in the modern workforce and in emerging industries.

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Flexible Options

Choose courses offered in convenient formats and schedules—including online, nights, and weekends—to fit your busy life.

Supportive Environment

Get personalized, one-on-one attention from professors who truly care about your success.

Real Campus Experience

Enjoy all the benefits of a true campus experience, close to home and for a fraction of the price of a four-year school.

**National Center for Education Statistics data, ***California Community Colleges data

Start Your Journey Today

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