Antelope Valley
Vocational Nursing
The Antelope Valley’s first, and longest-running, private post-secondary Vocational Nursing program — training Vocational Nurses since 1998.
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Serving Southern California since 1998
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01 — By the numbers
94%
Go on to work in healthcare after graduating
25+
Employers hiring straight from CCI
3
Campuses across Southern California
28 yrs
Training Southern California for healthcare careers
02 — What we offerView all programs →
Programs built for real healthcare careers
61,141
the number of additional Registered Nurses California is projected to need by 2033. CCI trains the state’s next generation of nurses — Vocational and Registered — and has since 1998.
California Dept. of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) · 2025
MILITARY & VETERANS
Turn Your Military Medical Experience Into Your Next Healthcare Career
Whether you're transitioning from active duty, a veteran exploring your next step, or building on healthcare training you received while serving, CCI can help you understand what may apply to what comes next.
Qualifying military medical education and training may also be reviewed for possible credit or advanced-placement opportunities in select nursing pathways.
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02 — Program firsts
Threeprograms.Threefirsts.
Some of what we teach, we were the first school in the region to teach at all.
Antelope Valley
Limited Permit X-Ray Technician
The first — and still the only — school in the Antelope Valley to offer a Limited Permit X-Ray Technician program.
Antelope Valley
Dental Assisting
The Antelope Valley’s first, and longest-running, private post-secondary Dental Assisting program — training dental assistants since 1998.
Ventura County
Vocational Nursing
Ventura County’s longest-running private Vocational Nursing program, training Vocational Nurses since 2005.
LEARNING AT CCI
The work happens in the room.
Students build skills through guided classroom, lab, and hands-on practice.
03 — Graduate outcomes
Numbersthatmeansomething.
Choosing a school is one of the biggest investments you’ll make. So instead of asking you to trust us, we’re putting the numbers in front of you first.
94%
of our graduates are working in healthcare within six months of finishing
BPPE School Performance Fact Sheet · 2023–24
91%
Lancaster Associate Degree in Nursing graduates’ average first-time NCLEX-RN® pass rate over the past two years, including 96% in 2023/24 — right in line with the 91.2% national average
NCSBN · 2024
91%
Lancaster Vocational Nursing graduates’ first-time NCLEX-PN® pass rate — ahead of the 88.4% national average
NCSBN · 2024
And for a lot of our graduates, it doesn’t stop at a first job. Many go on to become instructors themselves, teaching the same programs that started their own careers — and some have gone on to earn their Ph.D.s. Wherever it leads, it usually leads further.
04 — Student stories
“I was blessed to have met such great classmates, we stuck it out and motivated each other through out the whole program. Ms. Hill is one of the best instructors at CCI.”
“This LVN program changed my life, and I am incredibly grateful for every instructor who believed in us and pushed us to succeed. Mr. Riley was an amazing clinical instructor.”
“The program prepared me well for my nursing career, and I always felt like the staff wanted me to succeed. Mrs. Mondol and Mrs. Darling went above and beyond to answer questions, provide resources, and motivate me to keep going.”
“My time at CCI has truly been worth it. I was treated with the same respect and support. The student services team always takes the time to listen whenever you need to talk.”
“I completed the LVN program at Career Care Institute and had a positive experience. The program prepared me well for clinicals and the NCLEX, and I feel confident starting my nursing career.”
“I had a really great instructor during fourth level, Mrs. Elvie. She goes above and beyond for her students and really cares about helping them not only pass, but also understand the material.”
Reviews sourced from CCI’s public Google Business Profiles.
Real reviews. Real experiences.
Inside CCI
This is what the first step looks like.
Real classrooms, real practice, real milestones—and the people moving forward together.
Campus community. Campus moments give classmates another way to connect beyond the lab and classroom. 
Student support. The people beside you matter—especially at the moments that mark how far you have come. 
Campus life. Shared campus traditions make room for community, personality, and a little fun. 
Cohort milestone. Students and instructors gather around a milestone shaped by steady work and shared support. 
Student connection. Friendships grow alongside new routines, new skills, and shared goals. 
Shared progress. Learning alongside classmates turns individual progress into a milestone worth sharing. 
Guided practice. Instructor guidance helps students connect a clinical sequence to careful hands-on practice. 
Pinning ceremony. A cohort stands together as preparation becomes a professional milestone. 
Career preparation. Professional preparation grows through practice, feedback, and showing up ready for what comes next. 
Family milestone. The people who supported the journey get to share in the moment it becomes real. 
Student recognition. Recognition celebrates the consistent work students bring to their technical training. 
CCI community. Progress is built by a community of students, instructors, and people invested in the journey. 
Instructor connection. A recognition moment reflects both student effort and the guidance that supported it. 
Graduation. The first step becomes a shared finish line—and the beginning of what comes after. 
Student focus. Every program journey is shaped one class, one practice session, and one decision at a time.
Campus community
Campus moments give classmates another way to connect beyond the lab and classroom.
06 — Financial aid
More ways to afford school than you might expect.
CCI has been Title IV eligible for over two decades, so federal Pell Grants and loans are available to those who qualify. Beyond federal aid, CCI also offers in-house payment plans and access to private loan options. Our team will build a personalized estimate at no cost, no obligation.
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