| ACT College | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1983 |
| Type | career college |
| President | Jeff Moore |
| Location | Arlington, Alexandria and Manassas, Virginia, U.S. |
| Website | www.actcollege.edu |
ACT College, is a private career college specializing in Allied Health career training and serving the healthcare workforce of the Washington, DC metro area. ACT College has three campuses in northern Virginia located in Arlington, Alexandria and Manassas.
ACT College is currently accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
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ACT College maintains three locations in the Northern Virginia area.
ACT College - Arlington
1400 Key Blvd, First Floor
Arlington, VA 22209
703.527.6660 (p)
703.527.6688 (f)
ACT College - Alexandria
6118 Franconia Road, Second Floor
Alexandria, VA 22310
703.527.6660 (p)
703.719.9700 (f)
ACT College - Manassas
8870 Rixlew Lane
Manassas, VA 20109
703.527.6660 (p)
703.365.9288 (f)
ACT College began in 1983 as Computer-Ease, a technology/business training school.
In 1992, the name changed to Applied Career Training as the institution changed its focus to exclusively providing programs in Allied Health education.
In 1998, ACT College opened a second campus located at 6118 Franconia Road in Alexandria, Virginia. This campus is approximately one-mile from the Franconia-Springfield Metro station.[1]
In 2003, ACT College opened a third campus located at 8870 Rixlew Lane in Manassas, Virginia. This campus is next to Stonewall Jackson High School approximately one-mile from the Manassas Mall.
In 2004, the institution underwent another name change to ACT College to reflect its expansion into Associates Degree programs and continuing education courses.
In May 2010, ACT College moved the school’s Main Campus in Arlington, Virginia. Formerly located in the twin towers building at 1100 Wilson Blvd., the main campus now occupies the entire first floor of 1400 Key Blvd. This location is near the Rosslyn metro station.[2]
The mission [3] of ACT College is to provide allied health education that improves the quality of life in our community.
Our Objectives:
The vision of ACT College is to be the recognized leader in allied health education in the Washington, DC metro area.
ACT College offers degree and diploma programs in Allied Health.
The Medical Assistant [4] diploma program prepares students for employment assisting physicians and medical group practices with clinical tasks. Training includes:
The Medical Office Administration [5] diploma program prepares students for employment as an administrative specialist in medical and dental practices, clinics, and hospitals. Training includes:
The Dental Assisting [6] diploma program prepares students for employment in dental offices and clinics. Training includes:
The Pharmacy Technician [7] diploma program prepares students for entry-level employment assisting pharmacists. Training includes:
All of ACT College's allied health programs are accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). [8]
The Medical Radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). [9]
All of ACT College's allied health programs are approved by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). [10]