Frequently Asked Questions
General
After the required entrance interview and upon acceptance into the college.
There is no better way to make a truly informed decision about your future than through a personal experience with the college staff. Attending an on campus meeting allows you the opportunity to meet your instructor and have all of your questions answered face to face.
1. Potential students must possess serious educational goals; 2. A high school diploma, GED or successfully pass an ATB; 3. Must be at least 18 years of age; 4. Read, comprehend and communicate in English.
Investments can begin at $99.oo and do not exceed $10,000.00
Programs vary in length. No training will exceed 1 year unless you delay the process. Most students complete their training within 10 months.
Completing your education, following through with all course requirements, combined with your motivation to begin a new career will play a large roll in gaining future employment. ACI Career College, Inc. offers substantial employment search support to all students however does not promise employment.
Different funding options are offered on a case by case basis. Determination of a plan for you will be made by your Career Advisor during your initial interview.
It is imperative that all ACI graduates enter into the medical field with superior and thorough training. ACI Career College, Inc. maintains a commitment of excellence to not only the students and future employers but to consumers of medical services as well.
A.C.I. Career College, Inc. will assign an externship site to you. Your career advisor will explain more about your clinical program during your initial interview.
A.C.I. graduates begin new careers. Those that want to work DO work.
Phlebotomy
If you have no previous experience as a Phlebotomist you must take the full course. If you have previous experience, your Career Advisor will answer questions regarding the needed training.
Once you are accepted into the college, open enrollment is an option for you. Your Career Advisor will help you with pre-requisite requirements during your first meeting.
It is imperative that all ACI graduates enter into the phlebotomy profession with superior and thorough training. A.C.I. Career College, Inc. maintains a commitment of excellence to not only the students and future employers but to consumers of medical services as well. The extensive training offered at A.C.I. Career College, Inc. awards confidence to the newly trained Phlebotomist.
You are required to perform a MINIMUM of 80 live draws within the classroom portion of your Certified Phlebotomy -1 course.
Absolutely not. The State of California requires that ALL Phlebotomy applicants acquire 50 venipunctures and 10 skin punctures in a clinical laboratory setting.
As soon as ALL state requirements have been met you will be able to apply to the state of California for your license. Once licensed you will be able to begin your new career.
BPPVE (Bureau of Private, Postsecondary and Vocational Education): We are registered and approved with the State of California.
Pharmacy Technician
All students must be accepted into this course. Acceptance may occur only after an interview with an A.C.I. Career Advisor and an interview with the instructor. Once accepted into the program open enrollment is an option for you.
Not only is this course unique, but the delivery of the learning material is also one of a kind. During your initial interview you will observe from inside of the classroom and have a one on one meeting with the instructor. It is after this experience that you will be able to see what is "different".
Careers and Post-Graduation
A.C.I.’s active Career Services Department assists students in obtaining the education that best meets their career goals. Although A.C.I. cannot guarantee employment, the College works very closely with students to develop their personal and professional skills, which includes workshops in interviewing, resume writing, networking, professional attire, job lead strategies - and much more.