20 Best Emt Programs In Sacramento, CA (2022 Updated)

The staff is very helpful from enrolling to making sure you have everything you need for class. MTI has some of the best teachers around! Every teacher I’ve had so far has been super helpful and understanding and go above and beyond to explain every step of the way so you don’t feel lost. They’re very hands on and invested in every student’s success. When I first came in I felt overwhelmed as to how things would be like but they were all very reassuring. As long as you come to class and pay attention and ask questions there’s no way you can fail!Titus Tinch

BY FAR THE BEST INSTITUTION I HAVE EVER INVESTED MY TIME & ENERGY IN! The moment you walk in for a consultation, the staff will greet you with a smile & positive energy. They are very organized and have great communication skills. If you are lost and need further assistance, the instructors and staff will be there for you. You can most definitely count on them! This is not just a school, this is a community. Much love to ya'll, keep up the good work!Balla Diarra

It is my third week and so far the in person classes have been extremely helpful. I love the campus and staff are extremely friendly. They will go over anything if you don't understand it, even if it is your 4th or 5th time asking. The availability of the teachers ranges according to their own schedule. There are Multiple teachers and instructors to help you out.Richard Saelee

Overall, an okay community college experience so far from 2019 to 2022 (I took some summers off). The registration process for me was a nightmare. OpenCC upon some of the other processes were buggy, nonfunctional, or unclear. Despite this, I have to give them slack as when I was applying they were revamping their websites significantly. There's a mixed bag of good and bad staff. Some professors will be insanely rude, not understanding, and sometimes not even lecture properly on the topic at hand. Other professors will be really kind, understanding, and actively willing to work with you. Always look up the professor on Rate My Professor!!! Eservices, Canvas, and Counseling are atrocious. Eservices has been buggy at times or down for multiple hours. Canvas is usually a decent online learning tool, but sometimes it can get buggy and is not always accessibility friendly (as seen by not having a dark mode for example). I recall a time when Canvas was down due to the host servers, which are owned by Amazon, were completely offline. Counseling is not always helpful in guiding you to where to go next, will sometimes not even answer calls nor emails, and can get really busy (even with the switch from the old building to the Welcome and Support Center). I suggest looking up some information yourself on ARCs website first before talking to counselors, such as course catalogs or what classes you might take for a specific associates degree. I wish that counseling would still give out PHYSICAL course catalogs, but it is what it is. Finance is usually okay for parking passes, but other services is like pulling teeth. Communication on what is going on campus varies from good to poor. An example of this is when the pandemic began around midterms and there was the report of two people being exposed to Covid on campus, which caused mass panic and multiple people just walking out of class. Parking can sometimes be an issue, so be prepared to walk a little bit. Also, you will need a parking pass from a kiosk or buy a parking pass permit for the semester. Bathrooms could use some work. I recall a time where after flushing the bathroom started to flood. Food choices were fairly solid. If you were going to Starbucks or Subway during lunch, lines would get long. Only food offered on campus now is either from the student store, the cafeteria, the Oak Cafe, or the few vending machines on campus. Off campus, there's quite a few food places around, such as Lis Mongolian BBQ, Chik Fil A, and In-N-Out. The bookstore has been unorganized in the past, but is relatively chilled back and clean nowadays. Be warned that some things will be overpriced, but that's normal for college. Also, don't be shocked if there's a hassle with ordered books or book returns for refunds.Emily “Emma Anne” Branecki

It's almost like 90% of the people who work here will be rude over the phone and tell you to do everything online. They have messed up most of my paperwork, resulting in me having to resubmit residency forms, application forms, proof of ID. Somehow they put me as out-of-state which includes a 900% markup per credit. I went from expecting a $150 bill for a single class and ended up with a $1200 bill. No one wants to help sort it out. No one wants to answer the phone. The website is difficult to navigate. Honestly, I have had a single positive experience with one person in Admissions, and everyone else has been pushy, rude, dismissive, and argumentative. I am considering switching to literally any other school in the district. My partner attends SCC and it's laughable how smoothly they handled his transition back to school, compared to mine. Edit: it should also be noted that I had applied to ARC 4 times since 2013 and never received a welcome letter. I had emailed asking why I applied and was not told anything, or emailed, called – nothing. I got no response. Called last month because I was at my wits end and I am told "I can't give you a student ID number because your application was DENIED." I asked why and she told me she couldnt tell me. I asked for a supervisor who immediately told me "we have the wrong SSN for you, so none of your applications were accepted because it didn't watch our records." My CORRECT SSN, was being rejected. In 8 YEARS NO ONE EVER TOLD ME THIS. Just like they didn't tell me I was listed as out of state, despite submitting residency information multiple times. This school is a JOKEI Illyria

The college is great..,.. the bookstore however is 1 star at best. The school district sub-contracted it out and the new facilitators understand that they have a built in market from people having to use their financial aid or other assorted vouchers from various Govt entities and as a result they practice poor customer service utilizing people that are quite adept at rapid fire litanies telling you why none of the delays or shortages are their concern or problem. In fact in my opinion 90% of their employees that deal with the public are nothing more than thugs and bully's. They take no responsibility for faulty instructions in how to use the new book site with vouchers and tell you that they are "saaaawrrrrry" when they tell you they can't locate your books and give you a date when they will be in. Once again, in my opinion, they are nothing more than petty tyrants and bullies that should have their contract terminated for lack of accountability on their part. The layout has changed,alot of the const of the past couple of years is finished. Check updated maps of Campus on Google 😎Greg Spittler

The school itself is very deceptive and nitpicks their students for arriving a few minutes late from a lunch or if you need to take a day off. Expect to be treated like a child and watched from their cameras. The school has no problem lying to students; our class went through hell trying to get the labs, site visits, the MRI simulator program they installed 2 weeks before our class was over they promised and we paid for. The recruiters will tell you about their "associate degree" but you try to hide that it’s an associate of applied science (AAS) degree which is a degree that takes 2 years but credits and not transferable and don’t count towards a bachelor’s degree. The administration staff is not on your side. Previous classes communicated to us how the school constantly drops the ball and they’ve been waiting 3 weeks for the school to pay the fee so they could take their ARMRIT tests and get their certification. Students who fall behind on their payments have been harassed despite paying what they could and being fully aware they can’t graduate without paying the balance. A teacher we had for a few months did not have a teaching skill set and was often rude and inappropriate to students that asked questions. The school had issues with this teacher in the past and had to re-teach all of physics to the previous MRI class as a result but the school brought him back not only for our class but again for the class that followed ours. We were amazed that after all we went through and the negative history they still brought him back. The school attempts to be fast paced and rush the studying but doesn’t supply good teachers, good books or good resources. The anatomy book for example is intended for massage therapists and physical therapists. At the time of our class there was only a single skeleton missing many pieces. There is no physical MRI simulator here, only a hospital bed and a construction laser line hanging from the roof (See Photo). You’re supposed to lay under it and have someone set up a scan by moving the bed. Our class was promised monthly site visits by the recruiters but only had two site visits. You'd think for the $2700 a month each student pays they could invest a little into the class room and curriculum. I have literally spent my personal time making presentations and tests for the class because that particular teacher was not computer literate. You start off in medical terminology with Caesar who is a great teacher and everything will seem well. After 2 or 3 months depending on if he teaches medicolegal they move you to a different teacher and the trouble will start. Eventually our class did get a good teacher but she quit on the last day of class tired of dealing with the schools BS. Complaints result in the teacher getting in the line of fire because they weren't able to handle it themselves or the school attempting to sweep it under the rug. One class for example had a known drug user who has passed out in class high but they allowed him to return, later in the week he was found overdosed in his car. This place is just one bad decision and one shortcut after another. I was personally shown the door because I had come to the school director with class-wide issues. The owner of the school David personally came to our class and basically told us it is what is and if you dont like it you can go. Which is easy for them to say because the MRI credits don't transfer to other schools so all your money, work and time goes to waste if you leave. If you try and file a formal complaint the owner David and his staff will hold a meeting which you are not permitted to record but Silvia the director will take notes on and leave out any pertinent information that makes the school look bad. If you have a class wide complaint, follow my advice and GO AS A CLASS. They are your judge and jury so you have no recourse besides sending a letter to the ACCSC or filing a class action lawsuit but at least they can’t argue with numbers.Jeremy Boggs

PLEASE READ! DO NOT GO HERE! If I could give this school a rating lower than One star I would. I am a current student here for phlebotomy and the communication with the staff has been absolutely horrible. The coordinator that is suppose to find you site, Brittany Wilson, does not do her due diligence to get the clinics that you are to be attending prepared for your arrival and you are walking into (in most cases) a facility that is not COVID regulated, practicing unethical methods of venipuncture, and requiring you to do administrative work more than the actual internship you are there for. My classmates and I have complained to the management staff as well as Brittany herself and have gotten no where. The school has externship sites that they are not renewing the contract with and do not have insurance covering us going to these sites due to an expired contract. The first site I was placed at was Spanish speaking only, the second was practicing starting IVs and drawing blood with no gloves on, and the third that I was placed I was told that this site was fully aware of me starting on 3/15 with their clinic and notified staff (Leslie Kong, Brittany Wilson, Sylvia Espin) that I have taken off those days per that information. I EVEN HAD THE CONVERSATION OVER THE PHONE!!! CONFIMRING. Yesterday I receive an email stating that the site decided not to take me and my classmate. After speaking with Brittany Wilson no less than two days ago. This is ridiculous. This school just wants to take your money, not give you the proper supplies for education, and is not a reputable business. Nor as an academic facility do they have a library. Do not go here!tyler snowden

Im a graduate from NP College I completed the Medical Assistant course. The school was great and the staff memebers are very helpful and nice. My recruiter was Maria Razo she was great and very helpful throughout the whole course i was there. Any questions or concerns i had her or Jeovanni help me.the hours are felxable and The material for each course was well explained and instructed. After the terminology and anatomy comes the hands on which i felt i learned so much from and made it more comfortable when i went out in the field. My teacher explained and showed us each technique well and gave us confidence when we felt like we couldnt do things and when it came for our final my teacher help me prep for the test and passed the first time. Graduation was great also. Over all the school was great and when graduating the school helped me get a job at HealthCare Partners right away and ive been with them for 6years now thanks to them helping me get here. So yes i would recommend this school not just for there Medical Assistant course but there other courses as well so take the time and if your looking for a career go check them out finacial services will also help you to see your payment options.KaT G.

They treat their students like garbage. Very judgmental staff and instructors. They tried to kick me out of the school because the vending machine ate my money and I tried to get the item. They lie and fabricate stories to drop you. I was signed up for a weekly zoom meeting that I wasn't told about and they told my instructors and staff that I never signed up and was rude over the phone. None of that happened. All I ever did was work hard and kept quiet but was told that I yelled in a classroom once?? They couldn't provide any proof. Weird and bizarre staff that goes behind your back yet smiles to your face. I commute over an hour to get here and work late night hours I don't deserve that treatment and am disappointed and ashamed of the staff here. Definitely wouldn't recommend to anyone unless you want to be discriminated against the whole time. Terrible experience Update: an instructor named Bruce Weaver told me to leave because I was wearing shorts and go home and change because it wasn't dress code. On a day that was 105 degrees. This guy is a complete joke and is a terrible instructorGoron Saki

My experience at Asher College has honestly been the most successful I've been at any level of education previously. The Instructors they assign to us and the way in which we are allowed to pursue knowledge, be it through reading or lectures or hands on trail and error, make not just learning the information possible, but guaranteed! I honestly believe this College has a system that adapts to its individual students and that combined with the motivational and friendly environments they create, make this the BEST and MOST SUCCESSFUL Education experience I've ever had! 10/10 would recommend!Cam2Koo

I never expected to learn so much before attending Asher College. The Instructors and administration are some of the greatest people I've ever met; no matter how busy they are, they will never let you feel unimportant. The instructors are knowledgeable and the administrative staff are so very helpful. I attended this school during a hard time and I felt nothing but care from all. They enjoy seeing you succeed and have an inspiring passion for teaching. THANK YOU for giving me such an enriching learning experience.Chris Agnew

Excellent experience with the CPR/BLS course for health care professionals. Instructor Janelle McGough was wonderful, interactive and funny. It was very clear from the start that she was there to help you achieve your cert or re-cert an not teach AT you. Course is thorough and easy to follow. I love that Cascade Training is an option and that I don't have to default to Red Cross. There is no question that this is where I will be doing my re-cert, along with any other wonderful courses I will likely take in the future. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!Ana F

Very impressed with the amount of expertise, knowledge, and element of candor and personal experiences built in. Even for our non-certification class, it was very informative. Our instructor, I forget her name, but she was exceptional at making in enjoyable, relatable, and easy to remember. Thanks!Kevin A

Easy to sign up, excellent equipment, and knowledgeable, easy-going staff to make your class as comfortable as possible. First time taking a class here, so I don't have prior experience to go off of, but I'll definitely be coming back for any other CE's that I need!Patrick

I'm an ABSN nursing student and wanted to get these courses completed before I graduaed. I took PALS initially and had such a good course that I went back to them for my ACLS. Both courses were at the Roseville site. The facilities were modern, clean, and accessible. Suzanne was my instructor for both of those courses and she knows her stuff. The material can be dry and times, but she kept everyone engaged. Recommended!Arnold Chin

Bobby is an awesome instructor! He talks back through each section and would give real life scenarios that helped me understand some things/ prepare me more if I ever have to actually use these skills. I feel like I learned more in this class than any other CPR/BLS class I have taken. Everything is straight to the point and class didn’t feel boring or dragged on at all this time which is appreciated.Kara Stone

Bobby is a great instructor! To the point and makes a monotonous class better. Have been coming here for years and will continue to renew with this business. Really appreciate the email reminders that pop up when you need to renew your cert.Whitney Dean

I had a great experience at this training center yesterday! This facility is friendly, has great equipment, small class sizes, and we were fortunate to have a very knowledgeable instructor, Doctor Sergio. We had 5 people in our class, and we were encouraged to practice our skills as many times as we needed. There was plenty of equipment, and the equipment was new and up-to-date. The prices are better than other centers, but they do not skimp on quality. They even had coffee, breakfast rolls and snacks for us! Great learning environment and comfortable facility!Lynn Nottingham

Wonderful school and very qualified instructors. I initially chose this school because it is close to my house, but I am very glad I signed up for their CNA program. Both the classroom and clinical instructors went above and beyond to make sure we were well prepared for the state exam, as well as the office staff, who made sure we had all the paperwork in order to receive our CNA license. I am also thinking about signing up for an RNA class and there is no other school I’d like to take it at.Alexandra Campeanu

I took an ACLS class at the North Hollywood location and loved it! The entire staff was very friendly and welcoming. Not only did I come out of the class learning a lot but I also had a lot of fun. The instructor, Sergio, was extremely educated and was extra patient with each and every one of us throughout the entire class. My favorite part of the whole experience was how we did scenarios and pretended we were running an actual code.Thank you for a great experience!Anna Bakalian

Cambridge Junior College truly is an amazing learning environment. Before I enrolled I had my doubts just like everyone else but after actually going in and meeting Betty the admissions at Cambridge I felt at ease. Everyone there was really dedicated to making sure I got the best experience and that I left there with everything I needed to succeed. They really believe in you and have your best interest at heart. They gave me the confidence I needed to succeed. Before attending everyone always doubted me but going to Cambridge was one of the best decisions I have ever made. If I could go back I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. Its fast, the location is convenient, and its hands on. I recommend anyone that is interested in the medical field to attend Cambridge Junior College. You won't regret it!!Ashley Mercado

In the time I've been at Cambridge Junior College I've found a truly caring environment full of individuals working as a team. Cambridge is dedicated to improving the lives of their students by partnering with them every step of the way and celebrating their success with them.rachel hall

Absolutely love it here as a Medical Assistant student. The staff and my teacher are amazing. Check out their website, call or go in if you're interested in becoming a medical assistant.Shannon Bell

Our high functioning autistic teenage son has been wanting to learn to SCUBA dive for several years and we had been nervous about finding someone who could work with him. We found Joe and Sac City Scuba online. From my first tentative phone call until today, when our son did his first open water dive, Joe has been fantastic. He has been generous with his time and advice as well as truly patient and kind when working with our son. He has been creative in finding the best way to teach and work with our son and I did not hesitate to post 5 stars! Thank you Joe… and of course Scuba the dog for giving our son a great experience and a real sense of achievement today.Pip Hare

Decided to get Scuba certified with my fiancé and found Sac City Scuba. I'm absolutely confident I made the right choice! Joe is the owner and main instructor for the program; simply put, he's an awesome teacher. The course is well structured and the information is easy enough to learn. The pool and open water dives were safe and extremely fun. In addition, Joe was completely transparent about the actual cost of getting certified (no funny business). I would highly recommend using Sac City Scuba for all of your diving needs. P.S. – If you want to get on Joe's good side, bring him cold Diet Mountain Dew…..I'm seriously not kidding!Beau Null

I got all my certifications up through Divemaster with Joe, and he helped shepherd me as a diver through my recreational and professional growth. I can't recommend him more highly. Joe is a patient teacher who knows his stuff, and his experience shines through — he's got all kinds of tricks to help you remember important things and cares deeply about safety and teaching you how to do things the /right/ way, covering PADI material and also helpful tips to keep dives safe and fun that he's picked up over decades. Joe is safe, friendly, and fun — you can't go wrong with Sac City Scuba.Jack Kingsman

I needed to quickly complete a Basic Life Support Class for my new job. Safety Training Seminars had the soonest availability. It's slightly more expensive than some other training programs but since I needed the certification within a short time frame; I went with them. The class is super convenient. You register online for your skills portion and complete the didactic portion in the convenience of your own home, and on your own schedule. The online portion is tailored to your knowledge of BLS. If you are an expert, you will go more quickly through the coursework than a novice. The skills portion was super easy as well. You are given a code, directions, and you show up to an office with the mannequins needed to perform the skills you learned in the online didactic portion. It's a little awkward at first being in the room by yourself performing CPR, but you get used to it. Plus it's nice not being in a classroom setting and having to wait for everyone to complete their skills. Of note, Safety Training Seminars states it is rare for people to pass their skills on the first try. There is a computer in the skills lab that directs you what to do throughout the entire session. This computer also offers a review of what to do for your skills. I highly recommend watching the video before each skill. The sensors on the mannequins are very sensitive, and if you do not follow exactly what is shown on the review video, you will have to do the skill again. Thankfully, I passed most of my skills on the first try and was done in about 20 minutes. Much shorter than going to class!!Yvette Goularte-Mendoza

It was easy. You have a computer and manikin to do your CPR skills test. It’s a step by step process and gives you a demo of the protocol. It’s very specific. It was a bit of a challenge, but the computer is very accurate to measure your CPR skills. I do prefer the human interaction in a class of people. It’s was a strange feeling to do a skills test by yourself in a business building. You have to be quiet to do the test because of the surrounding business offices.Lynn Hernandez

The modules were effective in helping me stay current with my pals. The certification process was so simple – I was able to test on manikins, the computer automated system was easy to navigate and the directions were clear. I was having trouble with my set up (my work paid for a class that was more than I needed) so I called the number in my email, within a few minutes they were able to help me get the appropriate class and I was certified quickly thereafter!Alisa Bazan

I have always loved the simplicity and integrity of Safety Training Seminars. For someone who has to take the same CPR recertification course every 2 years, they have always made this process so convenient and easy to do. Now, since pandemic, they have stepped it up a huge notch!! I was so impressed with the new online course and in person unattended testing setup. It was amazing and they made it so easy to complete. I even learned more this time than ever! The testing process now gives you direct feedback on your compressions and your breaths. Gotta say – I am so impressed! Great job Safety Training Seminars. See you in 2 years!Bill Mohler

I ended up doing the class in SF after failing the hands on skills test with the computer assisted mannequin. The problem with the mannequin was that it was not responsive enough to compression depth. I tried 6 or more times to the point of exhaustion and gave up. It needs to be adjusted or only offer the course to line backers. Since I passed the test online I had to go to SF to do skills testing. John did a great job and moved through the material quite well. I would recommend the class over the mannequin especially if you are on the petite side.Joan Collins

Location was great and parking is always easy there. Easy entry and even without an instructor, everything was well explained. The demos helped a great deal and it was great to have immediate feedback on all the parameters from the training. To have it in real time and to really feel exactly how much depth and recoil is needed. Great overall experience without any problemsKelly Stanton

I found Rescue Training Institute on Google because my job required a pediatric CPR and first aid certification. It was super easy to book through their website. The location was really convenient (very close to highway 50). The instructor, Josh, was very experienced and explained the material very well. He had lots of great stories also! I really liked that the class had lots of tools for each student to practice with — cpr mannequins (had lights to indicate if chest compressions were performed correctly), baby mannequins, and practice AED machines. Handouts with class notes were provided. I would definitely go back here to certify again!Shauna White

Sad, I’ve taken this course 2-3 times now with Abby Wik, she’s such an amazing instructor. A few months ago I took the course again and I was just so in shock that they hired a new guy a “marine” with such a condescending attitude and so disrespectful. I asked a question and all he said was “it didn’t matter.” The quality has gone down so much. How are law enforcement officers supposed to learn properly when the trainers are so dismissive and disrespectful to students who have legitimate questions. Sigh the guy can’t get off of his high horse about how much of a man he thinks he is.Allen Arceo

Not going to lie I was dreading having to spend most of my Saturday taking a CPR class, but to my surprise the instructor made the class very enjoyable and the time seemed to fly by. Josh was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic when teaching the course. He made sure everyone was comfortable with the information before moving on and he had a lot of really interesting stories to share. Overall, my experience was great taking this course!Caitie Thiede

I had the BLS renewal. The class was concise, simple, straight to the point which I like. The instructor was great and present various situations where the students critical thinking will be utilized. They have the cheapest price in Sacramento in terms of BLS renewal. The place is clean and conducive for learning. I highly recommend this place.Nelter A

Wonderful experience in CPR/First Aid class. Instructor gave thorough instruction and demonstration which helped me as I learn visually by watching and doing. Facility was clean and offered coffee, water and snacks which was a pleasant surprise! Overall great place I'll refer others to and use again!Elizabeth A.

It was my first time taking the CPR & First Aid class. I was very impressed with the instructor. She was very knowledgeable and engaged everyone in the class. Had each of us practice what she demonstrated and gave us individual attention when needed. I will come back again! Thank you!!Josefina Madera

I'll give 3 stars for the overall hands-on exam experience. I won't recommend the RQI to everyone. Maybe it is better to get the instructor lead course. RQI (Resuscitation Quality Improvement) tests your skills with a VAM (Voice Assisted Manikin). I'm 5'8'' and this was a horrendous experience. I could not raise the bed to perfume the CPR or I at least I did not see any instruction on how to do so. In relation to the table, I was either too tall or too short. Even the stool was doing little to assist. During the rescue breathing it became more difficult. The space is too tiny, or the setup was put up incorrectly. The adult manikin's head was pointing toward the cabinet. While crouched to provide rescue breathing, I could barely function between the bed and the cabinet. I strongly advise them to relocate the table to the center of the room rather than the corner. By the way, it was difficult to comprehend and follow the audio instructions. And I suppose that's why so many people fail the test 4-5 times before passing it, because with that kind of teaching, you're just stunned right there. Seriously, how could I get out of that cramped space into CPR position in less than 5 seconds unless I threw the mask on the floor on my way to the table? If I did, the next time I had to perform rescue breathing, I'd have to hunt for the mask on the floor first, which would take longer than 5 seconds!Ramsey Alizadeh

I took CPR/BLS training today for the first time ever and the instructor, Wendy Simmons, was very informative and humorous. She gave a lot of great tips and tricks that are easy to remember and my classmates were helpful as well. Also, the class environment followed COVID safety guidelines and felt safe. It didn't take very long to receive the certification – I received it on the same day I took the class. I like that they send text reminders about when your training is and how easy it is to navigate their website for information. I will be coming back to renew my certification in 2 years. Thank you!April Rubio

The instructor is experienced and efficient. The instructor was clear in her communication and was very supportive and gave good instructions in proper method and depth in performing the CPR. Overall, i would recommend this company in providing BLS certifications, whether for first time, for certification renewal, with group or individual learning, or for personal reasons, a grear place to earn your American Heart Association BLS certification.Gerald Garcia

I learned about BATA when I was doordashing one day and i’m so glad I did because I love it! I highly recommend it to anyone looking to become an EMT or just looking for experience. The VP of BATA, Nicky, is awesome and very understanding! My instructors Paul Bieber and Steve Albright are the best instructors I could’ve asked for. They make such a great learning environment and have a fun way of teaching. Another great thing about BATA is that you get so much hands on experience, meet tons of cool people/instructors and learn new skills such as how to backboard, use spider straps, how to use a gurney, etc. and also get to go on ride alongs with different ambulance companies. My first ride along was with Dominic LaMonica and Kyle Sylvia, who are two Westmed EMTs. I’m so appreciative of them and how they taught and treated me during my ride along. It was such an exciting experience and they made sure I was comfortable and that I was included the whole time. Im so grateful for Bay area training academy and all i’ve learned; I will always recommend it to anyone looking to go into EMS.Angie Espinoza

I did the 3 week course and had Scott as my instructor. The program was definitely intense and filled with lots of information. However, Scott converted the dense lecture material into simpler terms. He would always include funny, interesting anecdotes that enhanced my learning experience. He was very supportive of everyone in the class and always answered my questions thoroughly. I also want to thank my skills instructors (Dakota, Frank, Ben, Scotty, and Tank) for being so helpful throughout the course. They made sure that we practiced the EMT skills numerous times and were really helpful as well. Although this class was extremely fast paced, I wouldn’t choose any other program. It is very rewarding and I definitely feel equipped to work as an EMT.Michelle Doan

The absolute best. Did the 3 week EMT course and was extremely worried coming into the first day. Immediately felt comfortable after the first interaction. Never knew that 12 hours could go by that quickly. Scott is a well-versed instructor and made the course by far the most entertaining and exciting experience one could possibly have. All of the 6 Skills instructors I interacted with also some of the best teachers one could have. If you are ever on the edge of signing up for any of their EMT courses, go for it. I can say with full confidence that you will be blown away by the level of skill and instruction.Lucas L

I took Project Heartbeat’s 5 week EMT course last month. It was amazing! I can say that this was probably the most fulfilling academic experience I’ve had. As opposed to the standard community college EMT course, this program is very fast paced. I felt pretty conflicted between the two options at first. However, having completed the course, I’m confident this is the better option. Because of the fast paced learning and the teaching style, information is understood and retained, which creates an excellent medical provider. Instructors were all amazing. Instructors had a great, robust and diverse range of experiences in EMS and military. Instructors did a great job of explaining and preparing you for the actual realities of EMS. Staff all want to create competent EMT’s. There was never a time I didn’t feel like I had someone knowledgeable to ask questions. Plenty of hands-on time in addition to lectures, which is so important for EMT. Lots and lots of practice is available, with many volunteers and instructors offering to come in on their own time to provide extra practice. For our particular class they even allowed some of us to bring equipment home to practice with. Can’t thank the whole staff and all the volunteers enough. Great program, worth every cent. Sign up! Go in with a good attitude, work hard and knock out this semester course in 5 weeks! You won’t regret it when you finish.Connor D

I needed to get a BLS recertification ASAP and was really lucky to find Project Heartbeat. The class was $40 and then $20 for the book, which is actually the cheapest one I was able to find. The class was very small (there were 2 of us) which I prefer because I was able to receive a more personalized class. My instructor (Clarence) was very straightforward and made sure he helped us understand the material before moving on. He was open to questions and was very approachable. During the class, we did a couple exercises/scenarios with adults, children, and infants. The videos and lectures were easy to understand and follow. Overall, the class was very fun and will definitely come back for other classes and definitely for my recerts! (Also another plus is they have coffee/tea and snacks!)Christina Lee

I recently took the 5-week EMT program at Project Heartbeat and I had a great experience. Steve, Eric, Brian and everyone else who came through to help our class were amazing! Thank you for everything! They worked together to ensure that we all learned what it means to be EMTs and how to be a good one. All of them take their time to help you if you have any questions or are stuck on something and will do everything they can to make you good providers. The instructors will push you to be independent and will hold you accountable, but be confident and everything will work out. The 5-week program is fast-paced and definitely difficult with all of the new information, but in the end (if you put in the effort and trust them) the process will be rewarding.Hannah

Bradford College of Nursing is the best school. Edwin, Erica and Mrs Marie are the best. They are very understanding, caring, and helpful. I went for medical assisting and now I am certified and working in the medical field, all thanks to Edwin, Erica and Mrs Marie . They treated me as if I was family. They always understands and listens to me, if I had problems with my class schedule they will work with me. If I had 100 questions and I asked Mrs Marie she always answered all my questions. If I did not understand the work Mrs Marie sat down with me and explained over all the work. She made sure I always understand the work. Bradford College is the best school. I recommend this school for anyone. You would not regret the decision you make of going to Bradford College of Nursing. Mrs Marie is the best. Thank you Mrs Marie, Edwin and Erica. I have no regrets going to Bradford College of Nursing. Edwin, Erica and Mrs Marie May god bless you all and please continue doing an excellent job. Thank you for having me at Bradford College . Mrs. Marie is the best instructor anyone can ask for. She always put a smile on my face through difficult times and made the class work so easy.Reshma Naidu

I was more than prepared to take my state exam with ARC all because of Erica and Milva. Bradford has one of the cheapest and shortest CNA program in the 209, which is why I was drawn to the school in the first place. I knew I got my monies worth after completing the program and seeing how much effort the instructors put in to ensuring that their students pass their state exams. Although my group was only able to go to clinicals for one weekend because of the pandemic, we were given more than enough time to practice skills at their Simulation Labs. Their Sim Labs are complete with all the supplies, including beds and mannequins, that are used on the state exam and on actual LTC facilities. I appreciated how flexible they were with payments by offering weekly or biweekly payments, instead of having to pay in full before starting the program like other schools. I was also able to get my CPR certification through the school for an additional $60. Overall, I’m more than pleased with my experience and I now understand why many reviewers raved about the school.Zarah Abenes

I just completed the CNA program the school offers and, I must say it was worth every penny and time. The course was 6 weeks and went by extremely fast. The curriculum is very easy to process. I'm so happy I decided to take the course at the time I did. The instructor Milva is Awesome. She has so much knowledge and you can learn so much from her. The Administrative team Edwin and Erica are great too. The engery and passion the two display to help you be successful to pass your State Exam is phenomenal. They treat you like family and care about your success. I highly recommend to all who wish to enter the Medical field. This is the school to choose. I am also looking forward to completing the EKG program to continue to build my skill set. Thank You Bradford College of Nursing. You guys are Awesome. Continue to do what you do.Chanaya Watson

Really bad experience, they will send you email so you pay on website and then they will charge you in class again. And they never sent me my Pals card even after charging me twice and been calling them . No call or messages will get answered back. The instructor works in OR have no knowledge about emergency situations. He didn’t even know what is GCS and how to score it and he is ACLS and PALS instructor. Really bad experience .Sumeet virk

Best place to get your ACLS. Professional, Knowledgeable, and experienced instructors explain content in an easy to understand way. Very relaxed learning environment. I will definitely be recommending this place to my colleagues.J Smith

Fast way to get your initial/recerts without the hassle and high price. I highly recommend it. Ill be sure to be back for any recerts. I surely do not mind driving all the way here if it means that my stress would be cut. 🙂 🙂Amee Grace Caudilla

My overall experience at CalRegional has been absolutely wonderful! From the very first day my teacher Michelle P. made each of us feel like we had a reason for being there, and that she was determined to see us succeed! We were all SO nervous to start our externship portion of the class, knowing we were about to start physically poking each other with needles Lol. But our skills instructor, Samoia J. couldn't have possibly made class more enjoyable. She was ALWAYS making every one of us crack up, but also always teaching us how serious our job was. It is a great feeling to know that the ones teaching you are on your side and always have your back 😊. I would highly recommend CalRegional to my friends and family, and DEFINITELY, if you are blessed enough to have the chance, have Michelle P. and Samoia J. as your teachers! I miss them both greatly and look forward to eventually taking another class at CalRegional 😆🙏❤️!Laura Canalita

I was in the phlebotomy program and had Michelle and samoia as instructors and in more words or less they were amazing . I never felt like I wasn’t given the tools to pass and do my best. The prep material for tests and quizzes gave me every opportunity to pass and more. Michelle was nice and always happy to help with any questions I had. Samoia, eased all my fears and had complete confidence in me when I didn’t. If your contemplating taking this course , do it , great program and even better instructors!Brittany Aguayo

I joined Calregional for the phlebotomy program in September and just passed the AMCA with a 94/100 in October. I loved the course and was extremely satisfied with my instructors Michelle and Samoia. They made sure to prepare us for success since the first day. Gave us all the tools and resources we would need not just for our classroom but even for what we should expect from our future employers. I would highly recommend this course to anybody interested and I have no regrets whatsoever.Elizabeth Lara

Super late on my review. I took the 5-week EMT course In November. They were great on lecturing and teaching the material I could tell that a lot of them are passionate about teaching. However, the disconnect with me was from them wanting to be like the “Military.” Being a “Military Veteran” myself I found some of these tactics to be unnecessary for this course. They put too much focus on trying to instill discipline, order, and demanding respect even though they already had that lol. I kind of found it insulting for civilians who did not have to endure the things that I had to endure while serving to even be allowed to do this. There was only one person I know of who served which was Brian. I am not sure what Basic training handbook or video they watched to do this but, it was unnecessary as far as what I call “verbal abuse” and made the environment negative at times. The teamwork and the ethics part of it sure that’s fine but a lot of the stuff verbally unnecessary. Wasn’t looking for anyone to hold my hand and baby me thorough the process it’s just common sense to speak to everyone with respect. This would be ok in fire because they have actual chiefs and officers with rank but, like come on now everyone was an emt. I would advise anyone with any PTSD or struggling with mental health issues to think twice before coming here. If you are someone who can handle the tactics, they do then I would recommend yes go for it being that the instructing part was very good. All in all, I graduated the program and scored the highest on our written final and learned a lot in the program. Andre was one of the best instructors. He definitely did everything he could to help everyone. This review wasn’t made to speak negatively about anyone but, more to shine light for people who struggle with other things. Have a blessed day people!tamisha mccullough

While researching careers, to compliment my poker schedule, I was looking for something community service oriented, with schedule flexibility and physical. Thankfully I discovered firefighting! Step 1 was to become an EMT so I googled accelerated EMT programs and decided on Project Heartbeat(5 weeks). This is HANDS DOWN a 5 star top of the line course! For my class, there were 3 main instructors: Rick(Lecture), Eric(Testing) and Brian(Skills). Rick is incredibly knowledgeable, charismatic and the most genuinely caring teacher I've ever had. Eric might seem like a big Korean badass but he's a really nice guy and pushed me to be better every week. Assistant Brian would stay late after classes or come early before class to ensure every student who wasn't confident in their skills would get extra help. Rick, Eric, and Brian created an immersive learning environment where the entire class bonded and quickly became a family. I wouldn't have been able to get such a great experience anywhere else. Thank you Project Heartbeat, what a ride! 5-star rating based on the following criteria: Curriculum: [10/10] -Great stories and examples in the lecture -Every important topic was covered -Different examples for both visual and auditory learners Instructor Availability: [10/10] -Every instructor made it a point to be available to help Environment: [10/10] -Immersive -Productive Job Placement: [10/10] -Recruiters flock to this top-rated program -Had 2 verbal job offers before the class was overKevin Kwan

I was recommended this EMT program through a friend and was super hesitant since its a 5 week program, normally taught during a 16 week period. I’ve never taken such an accelerated course which made me a little anxious. However the instruction for this course was something very different than what I would have expected and in a good way! You’ll have to see for yourself. I’m more of a visual learner and I need material simplified (especially from a 1500 page book! sheesh!) so instructors Brian and Hidoink where phenomenal during lectures! They both share a lot of real world stories to explain topics which help retain info. They will help you succeed as long as you put in the work and don’t quit. Never quit! Most of the instructors also offered to give up their days off to tutor which was super nice of them, take advantage of that if they offer. Put in the work and you’ll succeed. Also shout out to Taylor, Gino, Jeff, Andres and all the others, y’all were amazing 12/10 experience that I will never forget. See y’all out there!Justin Da San Martino