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    Platt College Alhambra

    1000 South Fremont Ave, Suite A9W Alhambra, CA 91803

    1-888-57-PLATT (1-888-577-5288)

    Platt College Alhambra is located in a beautiful campus setting just minutes off the 10 and 710 freeways on Fremont Avenue.

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    Platt College Anaheim

    1400 S. Douglass Road Suite 125, Anaheim, CA 92806

    1-888-56-PLATT (1-888-567-5288)

    Platt College Anaheim is centrally located just minutes off the 57 freeway, between the 91 and 5 freeways.

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    Platt College Ontario

    3110 East Guasti Road Suite 100 Ontario, CA 91761

    1-888-80-PLATT (1-888-807-5288)

    Platt College Ontario is conveniently located minutes off the 10 freeway on Guasti Road and easily accessible for students across the Inland Empire.

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    Platt College Riverside

    6465 Sycamore Canyon Blvd #100, Riverside, CA 92507

    1-855-70-PLATT (1-855-707-5288)

    Platt College Riverside is located in the heart of Riverside right next to the 60 and 215 freeways.

Available Programs

Join the health care field today! Since our opening in 1985, Platt College has been providing career-focused education as the foundation for personal and professional growth.

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Associate’s and Bachelor’s Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Diagnostic medical sonography utilizes high-frequency sound waves to produce dynamic visual images of organs, tissues, or blood flow inside the body. These images aid physicians in their diagnosis of the patient.
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Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology

The Veterinary Technology Program at the Platt School of Medical Sciences is specifically designed to provide in-depth study and training necessary to gain entry-level employment in animal health care.
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Associate’s Degree in Vocational Nursing

The Vocational Nursing Program provides students with the theory, interpersonal, laboratory skills and clinical experience to prepare them for a career as a vocational nurse.
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Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Platt College’s Respiratory Therapy program prepares graduates to pursue careers in Respiratory Therapy, a dynamic specialty area in the rapidly-expanding health care field.
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Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistants typically work with clients with injury, illness and/or disability. Working in such settings as hospitals, clinics, public schools, and private homes, Occupational Therapy Assistants make environmental and task-related adaptations for their clients to enable them to effectively master the activities of daily life.
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Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting

Medical Assistants are multi-talented Health Care industry professionals skilled in performing routine clinical and administrative procedures for physician’s offices, outpatient clinics, nursing homes, and other health care facilities.
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Associate’s Degree in Medical Administrative Specialist

Medical Administrative Specialists are an essential part of the health-care office. Medical Administrative Specialists perform a variety of tasks necessary to running a smooth, effective medical office.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most employers will prefer graduates of formal and specific medical-related programs. A specialized training program in medical assisting and medical administrative specialists will provide you with solid clinical and administrative training and prepare you for an entry-level career opportunity with health care providers.

Platt College’s programs will train you for these entry-level occupations in health care.

The School of Medical Sciences at Platt College offers diploma and degree programs focused on healthcare education. Programs are structured according to published curricula and may include classroom instruction, laboratory coursework, and required clinical or externship components where applicable.
Program offerings, delivery formats, length, and eligibility requirements are defined in the current catalog and catalog addendum.
The School of Medical Sciences offers the following programs:
On-Ground Programs
Vocational Nursing (Diploma)
Vocational Nursing (Associate Degree)
Occupational Therapy Assistant (Associate Degree)
Respiratory Therapy (Associate Degree)Hybrid Programs
Medical Assisting (Associate Degree – Hybrid)
Medical Administrative Specialist (Associate Degree – Hybrid)
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Associate Degree – Hybrid)
Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Health Care Management (Bachelor’s Degree – Hybrid)
Veterinary Technology (Associate Degree – Hybrid)
Distance Education (Online) Programs
Respiratory Therapy (Bachelor’s Degree – Distance Education)
Healthcare Administration (Bachelor’s Degree – Distance Education)
Cybersecurity (Bachelor’s Degree – Distance Education, Degree Completion)
Veterinary Technology (Associate Degree – Distance Education)
Veterinary Technology Alternate Route (Distance Education)
Program availability is campus-specific and subject to change.
No. Not all programs are offered at every campus (Alhambra, Anaheim, Riverside, and Ontario). Program availability varies by campus and delivery format. Current campus-specific offerings are confirmed during the enrollment process.
School of Medical Sciences delivery format varies by program:
On-ground programs are delivered through in-person instruction and required on-site activities.
Hybrid programs are taught through a combination of online and on-campus courses.
All program courses have been predetermined to be either online or on-ground.
Distance education programs are delivered fully online, with administrative oversight through a designated campus where applicable.
In the School of Medical Sciences programs students’ are aligned to its scope of practice and credential level. Instruction may include:
Foundational healthcare knowledge
Program-specific technical and clinical concepts
Professional communication and documentation
Ethical and legal considerations in healthcare
Required clinical, externship, or fieldwork experiences where applicable
Course titles, sequencing, and instructional methods are defined by the program plan.
School of Medical Sciences program length varies by program, credential level, and accreditation requirements. Full-time program lengths are defined in the catalog addendum and reviewed during enrollment.

 

Depending on the program, graduates of School of Medical Sciences may be awarded:
A Diploma
An Associate Degree
A Bachelor’s Degree
Credentials are awarded upon successful completion of all academic, attendance, and financial requirements.
Many School of Medical Sciences programs include required practical experience components, such as:
Clinical rotations
Externships
Fieldwork (Level I and Level II, where applicable)
These components are program-specific and required for graduation when listed in the curriculum.
Institutional Accreditation
Platt College School of Medical Sciences is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE).
Programmatic Accreditation and Approval (where applicable)
Certain programs hold specialized accreditation or approval, including:
Respiratory Therapy (Associate Degree): CoARC accreditation
Occupational Therapy Assistant: ACOTE accreditation
Veterinary Technology: AVMA CVTEA accreditation
Vocational Nursing: Approved by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT)
Accreditation and approval details vary by program and are defined in the program disclosures.
Program completion may provide eligibility to apply for certification or licensure examinations, subject to applicable requirements. Examples include:
NCLEX-PN eligibility for Vocational Nursing graduates
NBCOT exam eligibility for Occupational Therapy Assistant graduates
VTNE eligibility for Veterinary Technology graduates
Credentialing exam eligibility for Respiratory Therapy graduates
Program completion does not guarantee licensure, certification, or employment.
Financial aid is available for the School of Medical Sciences students who qualify. Eligibility and funding options are reviewed during the financial aid portion of the enrollment process.
School of Medical Sciences program costs include:
Tuition
Books and supplies
The most current cost information can be found in the Catalog Addendum and will also be reviewed during the enrollment process.
Admissions requirements for the School of Medical Sciences generally include:
Proof of high school graduation, GED, or equivalent
Completion of a personal admissions interview and tour of the campus
Completion of required enrollment documentation
Some programs have additional program-specific requirements, which are reviewed during enrollment.
Schedule availability for the School of Medical Sciences varies by program, campus, and cohort start date. Current scheduling options are reviewed during the enrollment process.
Transfer credit into a School of Medical Sciences program may be considered, subject to transcript evaluation and academic approval. General education coursework may be eligible for transfer; technical, laboratory, and clinical coursework often must be completed within the program.
The enrollment process typically includes:
Requesting information and speaking with Admissions
Completing a personal admissions interview and tour of the campus
Submitting required documentation
Reviewing required disclosures
Completing enrollment paperwork
Beginning the program in the next available cohort (subject to availability)Additional high-search & clarifying FAQs
Some School of Medical Sciences programs are offered through hybrid or distance education formats. Programs that require clinical or fieldwork components may require in-person participation.
Prior healthcare experience is not required unless specified as a School of Medical Sciences program prerequisite.
Program schedules and partic

Why Choose Platt College?

Since 1985, Platt College has provided career-focused education designed to help students develop practical knowledge, technical skills, and professional experience across a variety of healthcare-related disciplines.

The School of Medical Sciences offers structured education through classroom instruction, hands-on training, laboratory practice, and clinical or externship experiences where applicable. Programs are designed to help prospective students develop foundational knowledge and applied skills used in healthcare and patient-care environments.

Depending on the program, students may participate in clinical training, fieldwork, laboratory instruction, externships, or other supervised learning experiences designed to support applied education.

Platt College provides student support services throughout enrollment, including academic advising, financial aid guidance, and Career Services.

Platt College programs are educational in nature. Completion of a program does not guarantee employment, certification, licensure, or specific career outcomes.

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Accreditedation

Platt College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), which is recognized by the US Department of Education to accredit institutions of higher education across the United States.

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Balanced Instruction Programs

Degree and diploma programs offering a balanced program of instruction in today’s fastest growing fields.

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Career Services & Financial Aid

Platt College maintains an active career services department to assist with our student’s job search process. Placement efforts occur through graduation and beyond. However, the school cannot guarantee employment.

Financial aid is available to those who qualify to help supports student goals in higher education.

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Convenient

We offer convenient morning and evening classes to fit the needs of any schedule.

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Accreditation

Platt College Los Angeles is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), recognized by the US Department of Education to accredit institutions of higher education across the United States. The primary purpose of ACCSC and other accrediting agencies is to establish and maintain high educational standards and ethical business practices among its accredited institutions.

For more than 40 years, ACCSC has been at the forefront of establishing and advancing quality education at private, postsecondary career schools and colleges. ACCSC, recognized by the United States Department of Education as a private, non-profit, independent accrediting agency, is dedicated to ensuring a quality education for more than 250,000 students who annually pursue career education at 800 accredited institutions. ACCSC’s mission is to serve as a reliable authority on educational quality and to promote enhanced opportunities for students by establishing, sustaining, and enforcing valid standards and practices which contribute to the development of a highly trained and competitive workforce through quality career oriented education.

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Since our opening in 1985, Platt College has been dedicated to the principle that education is the foundation for personal and professional growth, and that students should have the opportunity to develop to their full potential.

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