20 Best Cna Programs In San Diego, CA (2022 Updated)

As a current student at Platt, there have been two things that have really stuck out to me about this college. A big thing I've enjoyed and really noticed at Platt is how incredibly passionate about teaching and the subjects they teach the teachers are. They genuinely care about each and every student and only want what is best for each of us. The teachers also all have industry experience and are only want to teach the most up to date and important stuff to help students succeed after graduation. Another thing I have truly enjoyed about Platt is the family atmosphere the school has. Everyone is always willing to help everyone and the school has a very laid back atmosphere. Despite this though, the school finds ways to push you harder than you've probably ever been pushed. I've learned an incredible amount of valuable knowledge about not just what I'm studying, but also about the industry and life in general. I have attended community college, and a big state school (Ball State) besides Platt and of the three Platt is my favorite, the state school I felt like I was just another student, I meant nothing to the teachers, at community college, the teachers were passionate but they lacked the proper funding to provide us with the proper equipment necessary. Platt provides all the equipment I need to succeed, and the teachers all know my name and make me feel important. This is why I would recommend Platt to anyone interested in the fields of Digital Media and Design.Sean Hunsche

Filmmaking finally feels accessible to me because of Platt College!! I am a Digital Media major focused on video production. Platt took all of my previous credits and is a veteran friendly school that offers a full time, yet flexible schedule. Platt uses hands-on learning to teach editing software like Premiere Pro and After Effects, but also gives students access to industry standard production equipment like a sound recording booth, a green screen room, and an entire equipment room. Each class focuses on the student building a portfolio. I now know how to create amazing special effects and my own industry level sound. And let’s talk about the campus! It’s small, easy to navigate, and parking is ample around the school when the lot is full. The campus has a cool vibe, it’s comfortable, tons of bathrooms, vending machines, and an open door policy with an amazing staff that cares about each student. Seriously, the school director has come to the screening of all of my class’s films! Not to mention the school always does cool, fun little things for holidays. We had a costume contest where winners won ACTUAL CASH, and a Valentine’s Day raffle with doughnuts! I’m so glad I found Platt. It’s a good school that gives you the tools and knowledge to achieve your dreams. I’ll catch you in the credits. Kimmy JusticeKimberly Justice

I had a great experience at this school, taking home my Associate and Bachelor Degree in three years time! This review though isn't going to be about the school but about a very special person named Celi Yankajtis, Career Services Director. Celi, along with all my teachers, have helped me become successful. Celi, in particular though, has helped me land TWO jobs. One for a startup app company and another recently at a local web marketing firm. I cannot thank her enough for the dedication and care she has for the students and their success. She truly loves her job and truly cares, the proof is with Alumni like myself. She continuously posts job openings in the schools career services job board and always goes above and beyond to help students find work, especially for those students who show the desire to succeed. I warn you though, DO NOT WASTE this woman's time! She truly is there for all the students but if you don't show effort yourself then you are wasting her time which she could be spending on students who want to succeed. Thank you Celi for being an amazing student advocate!!!G

Great school for a community college. I heard it’s the best around. Many students come from San Diego or from the North just to go here. They do a lot of things by hand (compared to other schools that do things electronically). The grounds are well kept. The parking is horrible during the beginning of the semester. More parking will be available as time comes. When you register for a class, you need to pay the same day or you get dropped. If you’ve dropped a lot of classes, the school might give you a hold because the classes are impacted. There is a daycare center. Parking permits and books are relatively cheaper than most.Aurora A

Good School. The campus is breath taking. Views of the ocean in the dining hall and surrounding areas. Tons of plants and trees all around, a great variety. Staff are helpful. Parking is a struggle, unless you don't mind parking in dirt lots but then it's not worth buying a parking permit. As for professors and academia, they could improve. Check professors ratings onlines some teach to only one or two learning styles. The classes are pretty easy. Maybe to easy.Michael

The Best Community College in San Diego !! The Environment Here Is Excellent…So Peaceful, Safe & Not To Mention Beautiful Surroundings. The Faculty & Professors Are Absolutely The Best..MiraCosta College Truly Cares About It's Students Sucess & Well Being…Definitely Planning on Getting Another Degree From MiraCosta. You Can Never Stop Learning!!Brian

I'd like to think that because of Covid, there is a lack of help from this college. I have been trying my very best for the last month to do everything myself without the help from any employees at this college. I have not been contacted regarding how to get enrolled, registered, what classes I need, financial aid, etc. I have been struggling since I have submitted my application to this college. You basically have to figure out everything on your own which isn't hard for me to do because I was walked through the steps from my previous college who actually took the time to help me out. While I understand quite a few things, there are some things that I don't understand and that I have questions about but getting into contact with anyone at this college is very difficult. Even through emails, no one responds. This college lacks the skill for helping their future students. I believe that I have done everything necessary in order to be a student but getting in touch with a counselor is the biggest problem. Making an appointment with a counselor via zoom, is quite a struggle and I have messaged quite a few employees at the college but yet, I still haven't received any responses. I am about to give up and just try somewhere else although this college is very convient for me, it's not worth the struggle and hassle at this point. 😔Mary McDonald

Great atmosphere. Their financial aid office needs help though. I started my fasfa around May and I'm trying to get in for the fall. I sat down with the students that help you with the fasfa form online so I don't do it wrong. I had to wait for them to approve it. They told me to bring my parents IRS info, even though I used the retrieval tool. I had to do a dependent verification form. Turned in copies of those. Then asked for my W-2. Then they asked for another verification form. Just constantly asking me for things I turned in. It sometimes takes them weeks to let you know what's next. So I learned the hard way the previous year that they ask for these forms every semester. They didn't tell me until I was applying for another semester. First year student trying to figure them out. I lived in El Cajon when they were asking for forms making this process extra annoying. Apparently they had to restart the process for the new semester. Don't ask me why but this is the most annoying part of school. I advise making multiple copies of whatever they ask for IRS FORMS, W-2, AND TAX INFO. They'll ask for it next semester and start it months before to avoid lines. I'm grateful there is a financial office though or school would be ROUGH! Thank you. EDIT: THEY MOVED TO A 270PERSONAL

City College is represented by the San Diego transit people, MTS, as City College Trolley Station, a cave, possibly Plato's, remarkable for grime and an expansive range of social behaviors not common in the quiet halls of ivy and higher education. The City College Trolley Station, is, of course, the gateway of San Diego's always expanding skidrow that could be seen as starting here and continuing to 25th and Commercial. San Diego and the real estate community promotes skidrow as being the East Village, but it's not really so much a village as it is a refugee camp. And it is getting bigger every day and will one day engulf all of downtown and possibly as far into the neighborhoods as Hillcrest and North Park. City College Trolley Station is what San Diego is becoming, or is, and what could a college want more than to be so inextricably tired to the dramatic representation of San Diego's future , the (San Diego) City College Trolley Station?Range Cow

Two years ago I had the good insight of enrolling in Concorde's PTA program. The program is run by knowledgeable Physical Therapists invested in quality education (Mary, Sam, Laura, Kelly, Dennis). They provided me with the necessary tools to start a new career and enter the work force feeling competent with my skills. The school has a department dedicated to assist graduates find a job, Alvy has personally helped me with this, he even rendered a mock interview so that I would show up to a possible employer as a strong and coherent candidate. Because the program is so well organized (from prerequisites to clinical rotations and even when/how to signing up for your board test!) it is easier to have a balance school/personal life. And when you approach the school, Karl, the security officer at the entrance, is the most welcoming and kind person that will ever open a door for you.Yawi Griffini

My experience at Concorde has truly been astounding. I joined the Medical Assistant program and my teacher Ms Tameka was nothing short of a great instructor. She was very patient, compassionate and dedicated to ensuring that every student learned even if it meant staying late or adapting the way she presented materials.The Financial staff Eva and Peetee were very efficient in handling my paperwork so that I could dedicate my focus to studying and be successful. Upon completion my graduate employment specialist Rocky was a true rockstar. I had no faith in using their services but this guy was very helpful in making sure my resume was top notch and that I was interview ready and confident enough to land jobs and ask for the money I deserved. I am very thankful for all of the staff at Concorde for helping me to be a success in the healthcare field today!Neshia B

I attended Concorde Career College for the Medical Assistant Program and after completing, I am now a graduate!. After completing my externship, Rocky Ramirez who is our graduate employment specialist assisted me with my resume and employment opportunities. Not only was Rocky very helpful but he goes above and beyond on ensuring that his students are fully prepared for the next step. He was always available when I needed his help, always checking in to see how things are going. You can definitely count on him for anything. Thanks to rocky, I am now employed! He surely does the best job with helping each one of his students at Concorde! :)) Thank you again Rocky!!Gabriella De Soto

This review is for the Pharmacy Technician program at the San Marcos, CA campus, taught by Mrs. Becker. I am a graduate and was taught by Mrs. Becker. A 5-star experience. Mrs. Becker is passionate about teaching her profession. She truly cares about her students – she strives to get to know them, understand their strengths and weaknesses, and works with them to get them to success. The class meets for 4 hours per day, 5 days a week in a clean, modern classroom. I found it to be a safe, welcoming, and diverse environment. Really important for me: Mrs. Becker not only has outstanding integrity and professional credentials, but also a sense of humor! An actual pharmacist, who is wonderfully approachable, experienced, and caring, Mrs. Baca, comes in to teach certain classes, and substitutes for Mrs. Becker when needed. Together, they make a great team. A broad range of subject matter is covered, for example, math, law, pharmacology, customer service, and "hands-on" preparation of prescriptions (using mock ingredients of course). The program enabled me to get my state Pharmacy Technician license AND earn a certificate in sterile compounding before I even graduated! If you complete the program, you'll definitely be a competitive candidate in the job marketplace.Charles Griffin

As a former student in PIMA's OTA program, I can say that the OTA students probably have the most fun out of all the programs! The campus is really nice and located next to alot of resturaunts, which made getting lunch easy. Since the campus is fairly new all the OTA equipment is new and in good condition. Additionally, OTA labs were always engaging and applicable when working with actual patients during FW. Classes were a bit fast-paced, however, this is an accelerated program. Additionally, all the instructors were amazing and have great experience within different areas of OT which stood out in their ability to teach certain subjects. They also went out of their way to ensure that every student was successful in this program, which I appreciated. Occupational therapy is an amazing career that is versatile and allows you to specialize in different areas such as neuro, pediatrics, geriatrics, orthopedics, etc. It is a rewarding career that challenges you as a practitioner to think outside the box to ensure the best health outcome for your patients while looking through a holistic lens. If this sounds like a career that you are interested in, I would definitely look into joining PIMA's OTA program.melanie chhea

Currently enrolled in the respiratory therapy program and have had a great experience so far. The instructors go above and beyond to make sure we have what we need, with constant check ins for students. Everyone is there to help, all you need to do is ask and there’s full transparency. I would recommend others to join in getting their healthcare career started. Notably we have instructors that know their stuff and not just that actually care about how we are learning. Amazing so far can’t wait to further my education in this environment. 🙂Sergio Esparza

The first class I took at ICOHS was parasympathetic massage with Karen Heine Zlatic, a patient, kind holistic health practitioner/teacher. I now think of her as the mother of massage. She is a perfect introduction to this school. Her energy is nurturing and the intention is set. This is a professional school, with heart and soul. The second class was circulatory massage with John Economos, a jovial teacher who starts each class with Brain Gym and leads each class with deep understanding of the body, humor and professionalism. Julia Plunket teaches all kinds of interesting classes on all things nutrition, herbs and supplements. With 40+ years of experience coming through with a clarity and confidence from hands on work helping people correct imbalances naturally, Julia is a wealth of invaluable knowledge. From Hugo Anguiano, I learned an ancient form of Ayurvedic massage. Hugo is a serious teacher with a great big soul that comes through his teachings and one cannot help but feel guided to do their best under his instruction. He offers a variety of modalities and energetic classes that I look forward to learning before my education is complete here. Currently, Martine Melilla is guiding a beautiful seasonal Women's Spiritual Journey. I heard fellow students chatting about her classes well before I experienced one for myself. Her reputation proceeds her. Martine brings an elegant island goddess energy into play. I am fresh out of my first day of this class and I want more. This is going to get good! The administration are competent and spiritual people, as well. Alison was my first point of contact. She always greets you with a great big smile and a hug. Veronica is here making this "house a home" away from home. You often are surprised with healthy snacks and drinks she sets out between classes and if ever you need comfort, a conversation, or to ask a question, Veronica is someone who is eager to help. All over ICOHS, you will find areas where student services has been thinking of some ways to soften the edges. Veronica's a busy bee, always looking to improve the students experience because as she says, "We wouldn't be here without You!". For me, who I share my energy with is important. I have found ICOHS to be a safe place to learn, with instruction and guidance from well educated instructors who are passionate and have time invested in their mode of holistic health. It is easy to feel the excitement the instructors have passing down their knowledge. I had previously attended 800+ hours at another holistic school that I learned so much good stuff from. I came to ICOHS with skepticism about how much more I could possibly learn. I'm thrilled to be getting a deeper knowledge, confidence, and understanding of how the human body works holistically. I am very happy to share this in hopes that we all be so blessed to find a perfect piece to our puzzle.DeAnna Ponder

Extremely friendly institution that has created a community fostered from people who practice holistic health. The atmosphere created by the community is one that is warm and welcoming. I have met many great peers at International College of Holistic Studies. We have bonded over one commonality – holistic living – but have found that there are many more interests that exist outside of our hobbies. Thus, International College of Holistic Studies is more than just an institution, but rather, International College of Holistic Studies has created a community of like-minded individuals that continue to give back. I highly recommend checking out this institution, even if you are not interested in holistic living. There are some really great people here.Brian Biddel

This massage and holistic healing school has been in Pacific Beach since 1989. They are state licensed, GI Bill approved (Vets welcome!). With SEVIS / Homeland Security Approval, they can write M1 Visas for foreign students. Holistic Health Practitioner, Massage Therapist and Massage Practitioner and Nutritional Counselor are only some of the certifications they offer. The massage clinic is run by students and if you want a deal on a massage, this is the place! On Monday evenings they offer free Vet massage and lecture/massage to the public. Check out the web site for current speakers.Andrew Mansker

I just completed the 16 day full time program at Healthcare Science Academy. The instructors Priscilla and Maricela made class fun, comfortable and welcoming. Gerald the program administrator was always very kind and all the staff are great mentors for those starting out in their health professions. I chose this program because of the fast track option and for the cost of tuition and left confident in my skills and ability to provide great patient care. — My only recommendation is that they find a new person to do the Live Scan background check and fingerprinting and cease business relations through that vendor. She is NOT affiliated with the academy but she is unbelievably rude and unprofessional in her demeanor and service manner and she left my form incomplete and the state testing agency sent me a letter regarding my incomplete application due to her mistake.Allison E

Healthcare Science Academy is the best cna school you could find! Their system is fast paced and flexible to your schedule whether you’re working or going to school, it’s doable! From the instructors to their system, they have everything you need to prepare for the state exam. I found them online and didn’t expect it would be such a fun experience to learn & work with Mr. G, Priscilla, & Maricella. They’re very passionate with what they do & are great people. If you want your CNA license, go to this school!Zyra Dimalanta

Thank you Maricela & Priscilla for everything! Health Care Academy was a convenient and fun CNA program for me. I made so many new friends, learned so much, and this program honestly grew my interest in nursing 100x more. I felt so comfortable asking questions and advice from Maricela, Priscilla, and Gerald. They are great people and teachers and want what’s best for everyone! Definitely will be taking the other programs they offer in the future!Avery Whatley

I am a passionate Nursing Instructor that plays an active role in my students training, comprehension of the true meaning of compassionate care, and solidify professionalism and team work in the work place. My students are going to change the future of nursing, by providing care above and beyond the state expected standards while knowing their scope of practice. I go above an beyond and even assist them in their Career Preparation and Interview Readiness; as a recruiter myself I know what industry Administrators are looking for and I ensure that my students not only know how to care but graduate knowing how to nail the job of their dreams. I also bills great teams and assist students from 16-99. Give me a visit some time and check out the campus. We have one of the highest pass rates for the California State Exam. Come join my class I would love to help you. Check out International Health Group on Yelp and see my students comments.C F

I am so glad I chose to begin my education in health care by participating in the CNA course at International Health Group. My experience here has prepared me for my future in health care, taught me skills and knowledge to excel. Additionally, the instructors here are so amazing, our instructor made the class so fun by letting us be hands on and told us real world stories that we will never forget. Along the way, I’ve met so many amazing individuals who all have a passion for helping others. These are people I will stay in touch with and network in the future with. I am excited to begin my career as CNA and climb the latter in Nursing. Our clinical experience gave us so much insight, experience and smiles. I sincerely am so grateful that I was able to attend this program! I could not have chosen a better place! Along with the staff being so kind and helpful! I highly recommend this place!Madison Brainard

I just completed the CNA course with Ms. Carla during this quarantine. Let me tell you, I had the most impeccable experience! Ms. Carla is the most kind, generous, honest, and caring instructor I’ve ever had — even surpassing my college professors. She always came to class with a bright spirit, and a warm smile (although we all wore masks, it was easy to recognize in her demeanor 🙂 ). She made the classroom a safe environment to talk about our studying & practicing concerns, practical life experience, and even how to handle our personal lives in general. I am so great full that I got stuck with such a fire-cracker of a teacher, and I will always remember her and my experiences with her as my embarkation to my nursing career. I would 100% recommend Ms. Carla as an instructor for this program to others!Sarah C

I enjoyed my training at Los Angeles Career College. I started school in November of 2021 and I am now a CNA. I passed my California state exam. The CNA course was about 6 weeks long and our state exam was done at the college. I find the school professional and extremely accommodating for the students. My class was a small group of about 7 people, but we bonded and we all passed our CNA nursing skills plus the written state exam. We had a great instructor Zianya, who is extremely knowledgeable and sincerely wanted her class to succeed. I would highly recommend the school to anyone who is thinking of making a serious career change in their life. Manana is the CNA coordinator and when I first spoke to her she was sincere and answered all my questions which put my mind at ease. Manana will take good care of you. She is dependable and reliable. I am happy to have attended this school, because not only did I meet great colleagues but also met a family for life at Los Angeles Career College. I am working now as a CNA and moving forward towards other great opportunities in health care.Diana R.

I am so happy to choose Los Angeles Career College for the CNA program. The instructors had all of our best interests at heart and really pushed for all of the students' success. The theory portion of the course was online but very thorough with the material we had to learn. For clinical we had a very knowledgeable instructor and she was absolutely amazing. She helped us learn each procedure but made it fun at the same time. She was very understanding and kind. My classmates were all super close and we were all supportive of each other. In the office Ms. Manana is full of energy and always smiling. She is a great connection to have, informative, and extremely supportive. Overall an amazing school and staff with great location in Northridge.Kevin Davoodi

AMAZING EXPERIENCE! The office staff was always very helpful and prompt at everything. The instructor Heidi did a phenomenal job. Very knowledgeable, understanding, funny and always had a great attitude. I fainted when I got stuck ,but the instructor was right beside me during it and made sure I felt safe. She not only made sure I never felt embarrassed or alienated from the class, she also made sure to still give us all a great experience. I can not express how comfortable I felt in this class and was able to learn how to draw blood in a short period of time. THANK YOU PROFESSOR! My recommendation? TAKE THE COURSE! Make sure to study and pay attention. I know I will definitely always remember professor Heidi and this course.Briana Abundiz

Please splurge the extra hundred dollars and go somewhere that has professionalism and respect for their students. I went with San Diego medical college because for the 1600 or whatever it was they claimed everything was included over the phone. (it wasn’t we still have to pay for uniforms, finger printing, final exam,etc) They were also super nice and welcoming over the phone until your payments started going through. I could never call and ask a question or go to the front desk lady without receiving some sort of attitude or being brushed off as a whole. i missed a few days of class for my wedding which i informed them of at the beginning of the classes and it wasn’t until weeks after that i finally got my make up classes scheduled THE NIGHT BEFORE. as a matter of fact i worked with one of the clinical instructors to schedule my remakes and then was told by the higher ups i couldn’t go through with it because they wanted to charge 50 per remake and reschedules had to be approved. Ray was a great lecture instructor and Mr Mac was great but the lady that runs the office was awful. i didn’t receive the email before our exam with instructions on what to wear and bring and when i got there i realized i was missing some things, tried to ask the front desk lady what i was missing and she completely brushed me off and said it wasn’t her problem and to talk to the people from state. They are a very money hungry company that don’t care about their students let me save you the frustration. go somewhere else.Larissa Luthge

Where do i begin, waiting months to hear back about an exam date. The level of unprofessional behavior displayed with no sort of communication every time we asked for any sort of info we never heard back or got put to the side but whenever any sort of payment was due only then was the staff eager and happy to help. The rudeness from one of the front desk ladies was insane she was so condescending and rude for no reason she talked to some students like they were plain idiots. You are better off going somewhere else even the training was very subpar in my opinion if you really want to learn and develop any skills i would steer elsewhere. Like i said everything was so incredibly unorganized. I moved to the may class in order to graduate and get my cna license as soon as possible and i ended up testing until august. My classmates and I constantly asked about testing, about our BLS e-cards, about our powerpoint slides for studying that we randomly were denied access too. The price is too expensive for this level of disrespect as a customerKevin Luna

i live in Bay area, found this school online. I moved to San Diego for a month, the Nurse Assistant Program was a 22 day program. I found this school affordable and cheaper than the other schools.The Instructors are amazing and explain things in detail.If I did not understand , the instructors kept explaining things at all times. They also give Free tutoring class after class and on Saturdays. It was a great environment , we were all like a family. Gong to missed all my class mates. Especially explaining skills and practice Ms Tuba was great and a great Instructor, She gave us Saturday back up training after class training. Ms Amy clinical Instructor was all supportive and made the training fun and easy. Call them you will not regret. Tell them that Memet referred you. Give them a try, please. I have seen may Instructors but especially here in San Diego Medical College all the instructors are professional and made things very easy. Good luck with your medical Carrier.Mattias Memet Bilgin

When I needed care for my mother, I didn’t know where to turn. I found BrightStar online, gave them a call, and I immediately felt so reassured by the professional, compassionate staff who I first spoke with. They were able to line up a wonderful caregiver that day. As I live in Arizona, and my mom lives in San Diego, I needed to know she was going to get excellent care. The gal they sent out is delightful and hit it off with my mother immediately. The nurse that came out for an assessment was kind and compassionate. I know that my family has an agency that I can call with complete confidence when it’s needed, not only for my mom, but if others in my family needs care. These agencies can really differ in the staff they have and the caregivers they employ. I believe that BRIGHTSTAR only hires the best! My highest compliments to Lexi, Amy, Ashley and Sanaz. Thank you all so very much! I would give you 10 stars if I could. Be assured, your loved one is in the best of hands with this agency!! Thank you, Jeanie PochatkoRay Pochatko

I gave BrightStar Care a review on YELP but they gave me such a hassle because I don’t review enough businesses so YELP is placing my review as not recommended. So, I’m taking my review on Google. So here is my BrightStar review. I had an AMAZING Caregiver name Katherine. She arrived 15 minutes earlier before we were to depart to Moms' doctor's appointment. That gave me plenty of time to brief her on what needs to be done and Mom's frame of mind. Katherine calm demeanor helped me relaxed too. Mom is a flight-risk so I needed Katherine to keep Mom at bay. As we arrived to the doctor's appointment Katherine kept Mom busy in the waiting room while I briefed the Nurse Practitioner on changing Mom's medications. She was with Mom and never left her side. Katherine exudes out confidence, calm, soft spoken and above all professional Caregiver. I'm giving her a 5-Star service. I will DEFINITELY use Katherine for my Caregiving needs. Thank you so much Katherine!!! SweeLeeSwee Lee

Selecting a home care provider for a family member is a really important decision, and we are so grateful that "BrightStar Care of Carmel Valley / RSF" was recommended to us by the Nursing Rehab facility's clinical staff when my 79year mother-in-law was discharged to her home, approximately 2 weeks after breaking her hip. This branch's team of home health aides were great. They were competent, caring, and very supportive. Additionally, the Owner & Director of Operations (Sanaz Vaziri) was always accessible, flexible, and responsive to our specific circumstances – and ensured that service was up to her high standards of care. We thank BrightStar for their service, and HIGHLY recommend for home health provider needs.Michelle Bernat

I started this one month program and I am very satisfied. Mrs.D was my instructor and she was the kindest; most helpful person. The course was very informative and I learned so much through the theory and hands on skills. Ak was very helpful and he made sure we got all our paper work done. I would definitely recommend Procarrer Academy to anyone who is interested in any CNA program.Cynthia Cee

The director AK was amazing, very thorough and present with all the students. My instructor Ms. Deborah was outstanding. I enjoyed her class very much as well as my classmates. Ms. Deborah taught us valuable information to prepare us for the State Exam and real life scenarios. Thank you so much Procareer Academy.Linda Reyes

This school is excellent in making sure students are will prepared for the state CNA exam. Staff members are readily available for any concerns students may have even after completion of the course. Materials needed are provided. Courses finishes at a fast enough pace where employment is availed shortly after.Ashleigh Love

Amazing free classes! Great campuses with updated equipment. Why did I pay for my undergrad degree again? The only downfall is that some of the people in the classes may be a little slower to grasp concepts than others. Patience is a virtue when receiving free education.Joniene Swick

Pathway College is a great school anyone considering getting they CNA training done go to Pathway seriously! U will be ready to take your state exam because Miss B and Miss Cheri is the best instructors out there! I'm so grateful for them and I appreciate their patience and kindness.Barbie Barrow

I am very satisfied with the course that I took at Pathway College. The instructor was very knowledgeable and just a great teacher. She genuinely wants to see all of her students succeed. If you take this course at Pathway College you will be well prepared for the state exam.Velina Stewart

The instructor is an amazing person! She is very good at her job and I can tell she is one the greatest instructors out there. I also say that anyone committed and motivated can achieved so much. I took my CNA training here and I loved it.Raymine Ramon

The Instructors were very nice and professional. They presented all the material clearly and in a friendly manner. I definitely believe I can use all the information I obtained in this class outside and I would highly recommend them to everyone. THANK YOU GUYS ❤️Marie Caburian

Amazing place to get CPR & FIRST AID certification. Instructor was very patient and outgoing! Place was well taken care of, proffecional and overall great👍 I also realized they do live scans, and offer other kinds of certifications as well. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND.KATHLEEN

The instructors provide everything you need for the class and explain clearly. They are very nice and patience to teach you to make sure you clearly understand everything. Highly recommended.Emjhei

I have been with Aya since 12/20 and I must say I don’t regret a thing! Things were kind of rocky in the beginning with my first assignment but has definitely improved since. I would definitely want to travel more when the time arises but now things are great! I feel like I made a great decision to do agency as with most to pay off any debts as well as meeting amazing people. One day to explore other areas. My new recruiter Mariann M. Is super sweet and goes all out for what I want. She doesn’t give push back or snippy about anything. She’s gets the job done as best as she can. I love how she communicates and keep me in the loop with things. Never had a problem reaching her or getting a response. What more can I ask for?? No complaints thus far.Yo Coleman

I had a really positive experience on my first travel assignment to Seattle, Washington under Team Skyler’s lead! I was blessed to be there on maybe the best time of the year. NO, it was not raining or gloomy everyday! 😂. If I had any questions at all during my assignment and didn’t know who to ask, I would always be directed to the person who would be able to answer timely. I have not been to the Pacific Northwest area and every opportunity I had, I explored and made the most of my days off and weekends! Heck! I even enjoyed hiking and even made friends with fellow AYA and non-AYA travelers at work! I was pleasantly surprised with pizza delivered at work for my birthday and a set of FIGS scrubs for Nurses’ Week! Thank you!Linore Lacson

Would highly recommend Aya Healthcare to anyone wanting to travel nurse! I would especially recommend my recruiter, Robert Johnson, who is always going above and beyond for his nurses. He listens to your needs and wants and always tries to help figure out what is best for you and what is in your best interest. I've gone through other recruiters who are strictly about what only benefits them and Rob is not this way. He has made travel nursing very easy and enjoyable for me and is always available to talk to / ask questions and is trustworthy. Aya as a whole cares about their nurses and does everything in their power to help you on this journey.Emily Sekul

My initial experience with Preferred was a little concerning. The recruiter who had initially been my contact didn't submit my paperwork into the facility I requested and then went MIA for a week or so despite my emails on updates. I was then fortunately paired with Megan, who has been astounding. The contract company you choose is either a positive or negative experience depending on your recruiter. Megan has been on TOP of it regarding my paperwork and being honest and transparent about the various aspects of contract work (benefits, travel reimbursement, salary, etc). This is my first time working with a contract OT company but as long as my recruiter is Megan, I think I will continue to work with them until I decide to take a full time position elsewhere. Transparency: I was offered a gift card to write the review but it wouldn't have mattered because I was going to write one anyways. (=Vivian G

I have been a physical therapist for over 5 years in outpatient and acute care settings and have only been in permanent/PRN positions before I considered doing travel PT. I really didn't know what to expect when looking into it and was initially overwhelmed by all the companies reaching out to me; however, I am extremely grateful that I was able to join the Preferred Healthcare team. I am just finishing my first assignment which I had a great experience and I am excited to start my second one! Vincent Hull was my recruiter and he was very helpful, knowledgeable about the entire process and made sure I was satisfied with my assignment/placement. I highly recommend Preferred Healthcare and Vincent Hull as a travel company for anyone looking for a great experience, location and compensation!Matt Briscoe

It was great working with them for a period of time however when I get injured at work on one of the travel assignment, they only allow workers comp until my contract ended. Workers comp reviewer is still aware that i wasnt still able to work after contract and said if the company says ok, they will still pay for workers comp but Preferred Healthcare refuse to pay further leaving me in pain due to their thought am going to leave them despite how many years i worked with them. But for me that is not right whether someone is going to leave or stay as long as you got injured during your travel assignment and when contract ended, they should still pay you cause you are still employed with them. Am glad i am fully recovered and found a better travel agency who really cares.Harvey Abonales

I took a private in-person Red Cross Wilderness First Aid class here. For a class they do not normally teach (and also to a bunch of non-healthcare professionals), Daniel and Chris were absolutely AMAZING instructors. I never felt like they were just reading off of the PowerPoint presentation slides to the class. They were engaged instructors that would ask for questions and feedback from members of the class and were highly knowledgeable in everything that they were teaching us. They both come from very different backgrounds but their real-life experiences make them great instructors and bring a lot of extra value to the class. I found so much value in the real life scenarios that they walked us through after the classroom training. They took us out back of the office onto a little hiking path to make the "wilderness" piece of the training more real and hands on and they did a great job of providing feedback on how we did handling the mock scenario as well as answering all of the questions that we had. The classroom and facility itself was very clean and organized. They had a break room with coffee, water, and snacks available to participants and even the receptionist at check-in was very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend taking classes from here as it's a wonderful facility with great instructors. I left feeling better prepared and more confident helping out in a medical emergency in or out of the wilderness!Sarah Jamison

I went to their Mission Valley location in order to get my BLS a few days ago, and the experience was great! Patrick is a wonderful instructor; his anecdotes about his own experience and jokes made for a fun and relaxed class! He also gives you reliable feedback on your technique. The 3 hours of the course just flew by so quickly and smoothly. I definitely recommend Express Training Solutions for anyone looking to get their certifications. You can get a free pen and tote bag too (the choice of color is up to you).Tammie Doan

I have taken two courses here so far, one provider course and one instructor course. Each instructor here is knowledgable, entertaining, and presents the material in a concise manner. The admin staff is very responsive and you will always have someone answer the phone if you give them a call. They are very flexible and helpful here if you were to run into any issues or have questions. I highly recommend this training center for all of your class needs.Alexis Prusz

I debated on whether I should write this review because I wanted to forget this whole situation ever happened last year but I decided I would like to share, Let me explain to you my experience with Eastlake medical college from the beginning: 1. I was supposed to be in the class in the 16 day weekend course, so I took 2 weeks off my full time job and showed up Saturday morning only to find out that there was no one there,I left the office a voicemail and finally went home. I was later given a call back by a receptionist who explained to me that my course was cancelled because not enough students enrolled, I was confused because I spoke with someone exactly 2 days prior Thursday and they confirmed everything was set for Saturday. He stated that ‘someone else’ should’ve notified me, and I was off for 2 weeks in my job making no income because I already had someone cover me.I continued on to the class because I really wanted to get my CNA license so I continued with Professor Marcela in the weekend SAT/SUN course which was then transferred to online because of COVID -19. We finished theory portion so we needed to do clinicals. I was scheduled for my state exam despite not having done my clinicals in August. I called the Eastlake office several times to inquire about this because it sounded wrong and no one was ever available, I even showed up to the Chula Vista location when business hrs were posted and no one was there. I called the fontana location and explained to the coordinator that I was wanting to schedule clinicals and she stated she would pass the message over to John. John texted me and stated that clinicals start on 09/04-09/15 then 09/16 – 09/29, but that I could start on 09/08 and continue remaining hrs on 09/16-09/29. We agreed and I arrived on 09/08 promptly at 2pm (after again taking time off work) John was flustered and seemed unorganized when I arrived and stated that both classes were unfortunately full. How was this possible when he personally confirmed that I was on the class roster? (I have these text messages) At this point,I now know that I should’ve just left this program then but I already put in so much time into the theory portion and I just wanted to get this over with and get my CNA license. We agreed that I could come back from 09/28-10/09 for my clinicals. I texted him several times to please ABSOLUTELY confirm these dates because I have bills to pay and can’t keep taking time off work for his disorganization.I never received a response.I call the Fontana office and they let me know that I again was not on the class roster and there wasn’t even any notes about my name. I explained to the coordinator my frustrations and she was very understanding, she explained to me that John is no longer with Eastlake and scheduled me for 09/27 at 6am-2pm for clinicals at Chula Vista location. I arrived that morning again waking up at 4:30am (I do not live close by) and again when I spoke to the current professor that morning I was AGAIN not on the class roster. I believe that 4 times was quite enough, I value people’s time and I value my own time and I could not continue to support a business that does not value my time and money. I literally finished the entire theory portion with flying colors and it was impossible to get a clear answers and get scheduled for my clinicals no matter if I called, texted, left voicemails or went into the office it was always the same story. Frankly I felt quite disrespected, no one listened to me, when I finally got ahold of Alex to speak to him about the situation and request a refund he was pretty condescending and only wanted to give me a partial refund at first and I had to insist and contact my credit card company to get a full refund. I never received my $150 deposit and even though I know it was non-refundable I would have thought that after incorrectly scheduling so many times they would’ve refunded me out of courtesy. I do NOT recommend Eastlake Medical College.Elizabeth Rodriguez

Eastlake Medical College and prof alex is the BEST and EXCEPTIONAL teacher and school I had so far in my healthcare career. All my classmate pass 100% on one try. prof alex is very professional, kind and approachable. His always on time and in fact came very early always. I just received an employee of the month in my facility and shout out and gratitude to my awesome teacher prof alex bcuz of your mentor i wont be able to achieve this!!! My nursing assistant training at eastlake medical college is excellent, we took the state exam in our school and their lab room and classroom is so nice hello to mrs smith our mannequin. prof Alex is a state testing coordinator nurse evaluator and his training to us was extraordinary. His masters degree in nursing and leadership and state government experience explain it so well. I learned so much from him. I feel so confident and overprepared for my state exam and in my nursing career because of eastlake medical and prof alex. and this is the reason why a got an employee of the month award and really excited to graduate in my RN program soon. Even we have the pandemic my classmate and I had so much fun and learn so well. They will give you all the resources you need online google classroom and hands on classroom training. The program is very cheap as compare to other school and they able to help you through payment plan with no interest and you can start a class with just a downpayment. I know every student has their own experiences depending on how well they comply and patience to the school and teacher classroom policy. My experience and for sure the rest of my classmate was extraordinary. No words can explain how much i thank you eastlake and specially prof Alex for not only guiding me to become a great nurse but also for believing in me that i can do it and i can pass the exam. Thank you again to my awesome RN Prof. Alex!!!!!Jay Loyd

I signed up for a CNA course that started on 05/14/2021 and paid $685 to secure my spot in the class. I was never sent any of the information pertaining the MANDATORY orientation over zoom. I called multiple times the day prior (05/13) hoping to get into contact with someone but had no luck. The morning of orientation 05/14 still no zoom link. I called multiple times to try and get the information sent to me but, no one answered. Finally, someone called me back that afternoon but by that time it was too late. I (luckily) already found a different CNA program at International Health Group, who accepted me on such a short notice. Anyway, I explained that I didn’t receive my zoom link and missed the MANDATORY orientation and I don’t have time to wait for the next class, as I start college full time on June 21st and I would like a refund. She said that was fine and I should have it in about 3-5 business days. However, about 10 days later I still don’t have my money back. I call again for DAYS without someone picking up the phone or calling me back. I finally get ahold of her again and it’s the same thing 3-5 days. More time goes by still no refund. I call again and it’s the same bs. It has almost been a month since I first requested the refund. This is absolutely unacceptable, I do not have nearly $700 to just throw away. Someone needs to process my refund, like yesterday. I am so of being nice about this and, even more tired of this terrible lack of communication and ridiculous waiting game. If people did their job and sent me the zoom information, or simply picked up the phone when I called to see what was going on, we wouldn’t even be in this situation in the first place. Definitely wouldn’t recommend this place…Amaya Delgado

This location had an amazing instructor, Mrs Ashely, she was so helpful and informative. Class with her was always a great time. The class size was small but I think it was perfect, we all felt like a team and looked out for one another. I would recommend this location as not only did I gain knowledge and confidence to be a great phlebotomist, I walked away with a group of friends that I hope to see again in the work field. If your looking for a Phlebotomy course look no more, Mrs Ashely is the best and she will not only make sure you feel confident in your sticks she will also make sure you will be able to pass your exam to help make a better future for yourself.boxing 210

Mrs Ashley was Amazing!! She definitely helped prepare us for the exam and to have confidence in ourselves to be great phlebotomist. The class was fun and educational. Mrs Ashley was ready to share her knowledge with us, her great personality was easy to get along with and she definitely made the class a great one. If your looking for a great phlebotomy course I would highly recommend signing up with Mrs Ashley you won’t regret it. Her passion and love for the field shows and she will make sure you leave the course ready to start a new journey confidently.Nicole Salinas

Mrs. Ashley is a great Instructor! I enjoyed the class and learned a lot. My only con to this program is that you really can not get hired as a phlebotomist with this program where I live. Alot of employers require 6 months to one year experience before being hired or at least 500 blood draws. Also, many places won't even accept a certification from the NHA. Really bummed and frustrated about feeling like I wasted my money.Ashley Bradley