Now Open in Van Nuys!Now Open in Van Nuys!Train to be a Vocational Nurse, Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, Pharmacy Tech and more at North-West College Van Nuys – right in the heart of the San Fernando Valley! Learn MoreBegin Training to be a Vocational NurseBegin Training to be a Vocational NurseLearn the skills you need to begin a rewarding career providing direct patient care and helping others. New classes are forming now!Learn MoreTrain to be a Surgical Technologist!Train to be a Surgical Technologist!Learn the skills needed to work as a valuable member of a surgical team, preparing patients for surgery and performing critical hands-on tasks.Learn MoreTrain to be a Dental AssistantTrain to be a Dental AssistantLearn the skills to work one-on-one with Dentists and patients with hands-on training using modern dental tools and equipment.Learn MoreCelebrating 50 Years of Success!Celebrating 50 Years of Success!North-West College has successfully trained more than 45,000 graduates.Learn More
Celebrating 50 Years of Success!Now Open in Van Nuys!Now Open in Van Nuys!Begin Training to be a Vocational NurseTrain to be a Surgical Technologist!Train to be a Dental AssistantCelebrating 50 Years of Success!
North-West College
Celebrating 50 Years of Student Success

North-West College

Celebrating 50 Years of Student Success!

North-West College is a leader in allied health education, offering quality and affordable health care training programs. Our hands-on classes give you the practical job skills you need to succeed in the health care industry today.

Since 1966, North-West College has provided career-focused training in short-term programs for gainful employment.

More than 45,000 students have graduated from our programs to date, many of whom have gone on to raise the standard of excellence at health care organizations of all types.

Discover for yourself how North-West College can help you prepare for a rewarding health care career at one of our campus locations in Southern California.

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     > West Covina

     > Pomona Valley

     > Glendale

     > Riverside

     > Santa Ana

     > Long Beach

     > Van Nuys

Graduation Commencement Information

Our next Graduation Commencement ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Visit the Commencement Information page for ceremony details.

North-West College is your direction to success!

What will your career path be?

Vocational Nursing Program
Vocational Nurse
Associate of Arts in Nursing
Associate of Arts in Nursing
Surgical Technologist
Surgical Technologist
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Ultrasound Tech)
Ultrasound Tech
Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant
Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant
Medical Insurance Biller & Coder
Medical Insurance Billers & Coder
Associate of Science in Health Care Administration
Associate of Science in Health Care Administration
Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Technician
Eyecare Specialist
Eyecare Specialist
Massage Therapist
Massage Therapist
Medical Administrative Assistant
Medical Admin. Assistant
Accelerated Alternate Delivery Program in Surgical Technology
Accelerated Surgical Technology
Online Medical Billing & Coding
Online Medical Billing & Coding
Online Associate of Science in Health Care Administration
Online A.S. in Healthcare Administration
ProgramsProgramsVocational Nursing ProgramAssociate of Arts in NursingSurgical TechnologistDiagnostic Medical Sonographer (Ultrasound Tech)Medical AssistantDental AssistantMedical Insurance Biller & CoderAssociate of Science in Health Care AdministrationPharmacy TechnicianEyecare SpecialistMassage TherapistMedical Administrative AssistantAccelerated Alternate Delivery Program in Surgical TechnologyOnline Medical Billing & CodingOnline Associate of Science in Health Care Administration

Student Success Stories

"I came to North West College Riverside campus not knowing what I wanted to do in life. I learned to have compassion and understand the patients. I have a job now as a medical assistant and all I could say is I'm very grateful that I attended this college."
Elizabeth V. Ruiz, Medical Assistant
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How did your experience at North-West College help you? Did our career services team help you find a job after you graduated? Have you been promoted to a new position?
If you have a story you would like to share, we would love to hear it! "
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"Thanks to North-West College, I’ve had the opportunity to acquire skills that I needed to be successful! Thanks North-West!"
Gabrielle Maria Romero
"I developed great self-esteem working with the staff and instructors of North-West College. They helped me so much I was able to move back to my home state and was employed by the first employer I submitted my application with. Thank you so much for the learning experience that I received from your school!"
Diantha Polley, Medical Assistant
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Online<br /> Programs

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Train for a career as a Medical Biller and Coder ONLINE in as little as 9 months. New classes are enrolling now.

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Train to be</br>a Pharmacy Technician

Train to be
a Pharmacy Technician

Learn the skills you need to compound and prepare pharmaceutical drugs and fill prescription orders in a pharmacy or pharmaceutical lab.

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Spotlight:<br /> Vocational Nursing

Spotlight:
Vocational Nursing

Learn how you can train for a challenging and rewarding career as a Vocational Nurse in as little as 18 months.

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