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Outstanding Students: Celebrating CCI’s High Achievers
California Career Institute is proud to recognize this term’s Outstanding Students, whose commitment to academic excellence, focus, and persistence reflects the dedication it takes to succeed in a demanding healthcare program. Many have earned a spot on this list again and again.
Finish Strong: Why Your Next 90 Days Matter at CCI
October marks the final stretch of the year, and there’s still plenty of time to make progress. Discover how small daily decisions, a quick reset after tough days, and three focused goals can help California Career Institute students finish the year strong.
CCI Students Serve the Community at Irvine Healthy Living Expo
California Career Institute’s Vocational Nursing and Diagnostic Medical Sonography students put their training into action at the City of Irvine’s annual Healthy Living Expo, assisting with vital signs, offering mobile sonography scanning experiences, and connecting with community members at a busy CCI booth.
CCI Welcomes 55+ New Vocational Nursing Students at OC58
On September 29, California Career Institute welcomed more than 55 new Vocational Nursing students at the OC58 Orientation. Students met our Admissions Department and Vocational Nursing Directors and learned what to expect in the classroom, at clinicals, and at every milestone ahead.
October 2026 at CCI: Open Houses, Graduation & More
October is packed at California Career Institute. Mark your calendar for our Medical Assistant, MRI, and Sonography open houses, our Graduation Ceremony, and a few special observances, including Indigenous Peoples Day and Halloween. Here’s everything happening this month.
Career Services Support for CCI Medical Assistant Students
Resume help, interview practice, and employer networking are available to California Career Institute students throughout their program, not just at the end. Here is how CCI’s career services team supports Medical Assistant students as they prepare to enter the healthcare workforce.
Three Paths Into Medical Assisting at CCI
First-time healthcare students, career changers, and working CNAs all find a place in California Career Institute’s Medical Assistant program. Learn how the program serves each path, plus the admission requirements every applicant needs to meet before starting the 40-week diploma.
What You’ll Learn in CCI’s Medical Assistant Program
From pharmacology and EKG to medical insurance and bookkeeping, California Career Institute’s Medical Assistant curriculum covers seven core modules plus professional development. Here is a look at the subject areas students study and how they connect to the daily work of a medical assistant.
How CCI’s Hybrid Medical Assistant Program Fits Real Life
Online theory paired with hands-on skills labs and a supervised externship: California Career Institute’s Medical Assistant program uses a hybrid format designed for students who are working, raising families, or returning to school. Here is how the 40-week structure comes together.
