Accreditation & Approvals

Medical Career College of Northern California

Institutional Accreditations & Regulatory Approvals

Medical Career College of Northern California is proud to maintain accreditations and approvals that reflect our commitment to quality education and compliance with state and national standards. Below is a list of the organizations and agencies that recognize and support our programs, ensuring students receive a trusted and career-focused learning experience.

The AAS RT program is approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and given been given a program verification number for licensing graduating program students. 

Medical Career College of Northern California holds institutional accreditation by the Accrediting Bureau for Health Education Schools (ABHES).


ABHES Mailing Address:

6116 Executive Blvd. Suite 730

North Bethesda, MD 20852


ABHES Phone: (301) 291-7550

ABHES Email: info@abhes.org

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ARRT Mailing Address:

1255 Northland Dr

Mendota Heights, MN 55120


ARRT Phone:  (651) 687-0048

ARRT Email: *ARRT does not accept general inquiries via email


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The Radiologic Health Branch (RHB) is within the Radiation Safety and Environmental Management Division of the Department of Public Health. The Branch enforces the laws and regulations addressing ionizing radiation, including radioactive material, designed to protect the public, radiation workers, and the environment. This includes licensing of radioactive materials, registration of X-ray-producing machines, certification of medical and industrial X-ray and radioactive material users, inspection of facilities using radiation, investigation of radiation incidents, and surveillance of radioactive contamination in the environment.​


Under the Radiologic Technology Act, the Radiologic Health Branch (RHB):


  • Approves X-ray schools in the following areas:


  • Diagnostic Radiologic Technology (RT),
  • Therapeutic RT,
  • Fluoroscopic RT, 
  • Limited Permit X-ray Technician (XT) Schools, and
  • Limited Podiatric Radiography Educational Programs.   




CDPH-RHB: General Information: (916) 558-1784

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MCI from TDD 1-800-735-2929 or MCI from voice telephone 1-800-735-2922.
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EDD Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 826880
Sacramento, CA 94280-0001


EDD Phone: 800-758-0398

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VA Main Address:

810 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20420


VA Main Phone: 800-827-1000

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