Sector training
LA County Healthcare Career Pathway
Entry into LA County's largest employment sector — CNA, medical assistant, phlebotomy, sterile processing, and LVN bridge training with clinical placement at County and regional health systems.
- Duration
- 8 weeks – 18 months by credential
- Format
- Classroom plus supervised clinical hours
- Location
- LA County community colleges and hospital-based training sites
- Cost
- Tuition covered by ITA for eligible residents; scrubs and exam fees supported
Services included
- Healthcare readiness bootcamp and medical terminology
- Certification exam preparation and fee support
- Clinical placement coordination
- Direct interview pipeline with LA County health employers
Who qualifies in LA County
- 18 or older, high school diploma or equivalency for most credentials
- Background check and immunization clearance for clinical placement
- Basic English proficiency (ESL co-enrollment available)
Eligibility summaries are written for Los Angeles County residents and reflect LA County Workforce Development Board policy under WIOA, including California's priority of service for veterans and eligible spouses, low-income adults, CalWORKs and CalFresh recipients, foster and former foster youth, justice-involved residents, and adults who are basic-skills deficient. Final determination is made by an AJCC career specialist at intake — the AI counselor pre-screens, assembles documentation, and books the appointment; it does not approve funding.