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

I saw The Messiah here on Sunday. Campus is unbelievable and it was wonderful to feel God's presence on a school campus again. The entire production was amazing and I could not have enjoyed it more. It's very worth finding out more about the story of how it was written first, so when you watch it live you'll have a deeper appreciation. Parking is an issue here and make sure you go early when you do. You'll be greeted by a friendly face who can direct you from there. Who could ask for anything more?Kyle Whelehon

A whole lot has changed since I was attending here. The name of the mascot has changed. Also this was called Point Loma Nazarene College. Speaking of changes, one thing that hopefully hasn't changed is the cafeteria food, most college cafeteria food SUCKS…NOT HERE…the food is/was catered by Marriot. What an incredible location to go away to school. The campus as a whole is unbelievable. I didn't attend to long, only have fond memories of this college.Peter Johnson

Parent perspective!…. What a welcoming. Totally personal. Sincere. Heartfelt. You're not just a number here. The campus…clean, safe, many places to study outdoors. The view..are you kidding me?! Makes me want to go back to college. The faith…AUTHENTIC AND INTENTIONAL not just "Christian" in name only. Rigorous academics = challenge, growth, sharpening! Can't help but humbly gratefully brag my daughter is a student.Arnold Argao

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've been a student (intermittently) here since 2010. As someone that loves learning and the overall "school" atmosphere, I feel extremely fortunate that I get to be a student at Palomar College; "lucked out", I would say. The teachers are magnificent and have the potential to change your life forever (I know a few that have for me already*). You can get help with enrollment fees with through the BOG Waiver – all my classes end up being free because of it. Parking permits 1/2 off also. The school is modern and always improving. Their buildings are stylish and unlike anything I've seen anywhere else. Each is unique, yet somehow they all come together to form a beautiful campus. I truly look at this campus like a second home. I love going here. (Parking can suck, that's a big reason why I try to only stick to night classes 🤓) ➡️ HOWEVER! They now have a brand new parking GARAGE! I haven't used it yet, as I am only doing evening classes, but I can only imagine how much it helps everyone be able to find parking! It is nice to know that they actually do care about the problems we face throughout college life & do what they can to help make it as comfortable & as enjoyable as possible! UPDATE (3/19/18)!! I started using the parking garage and it is AWESOME!!! Security cameras coming soon! This school keeps on getting better and better!! 'Safety' is also another big thing here that they take seriously. They make sure to inform us students on a regular (& when, if necessary) basis all the details regarding our options when it comes to being and staying safe throughout our education at Palomar. They have their own (actual/legit) police force that is on duty 24/7 & a direct emergency line to call any hour day or night. They provide free escorts to anyone needing or just wanting a little extra piece of mind walking to their car or anywhere around campus. Every class locks from the inside by a button next to the teacher's phone that keeps anyone from getting in in case of an active shooter or anything else putting students at harm, & when they lock, it sends a signal to the Palomar Police with the location of the room, etc. etc. I could go on but you get it, they care & work hard to keep us safe! 🤗 * AJ Professor Jack Hook, AJ Professor Leeyann Chapman, COMM Professor Wendy Nelson & LS Professor Lisa Burns; just to name a few! 😉Courtney Grimshaw

*updated October, 2022* I wish I could warn everyone not to go here. The counselors are almost impossible to get an appointment with, and they make you do some of your own counseling work instead of them helping when it's their job. I had to plan out all my own classes…no one helped me. I also had to figure out which schools accept my AA from palomar because again, the counselors won't help you figure that out. If you have no idea how to do college forms and transcripts, where to start or where to go, DO NOT GO HERE. You will be your own student, teacher, and counselor. *old review below* Now to explain the two stars…as a student here, so far it has been okay. It is pretty hard to make friends on campus and I don't feel like I'm getting enough help from the financial section. I have also asked for help from the counseling department and they told me "you have had too many appointments and we need to save full hour appointments for students who haven't had any." Ummm….okay I understand everyone needs an appointment but to turn away students asking for help? Wow…as I write this review I knocked off stars. The teachers here have been great in my experience; so far I have only had two horrible teachers, Scott Klinger in the photo department and another male teacher who was my math teacher years ago.Alexandra

Keep in mind that you get what you pay for with everything in life. There's a reason it's so inexpensive. On top of that they force their political bias on students in most of their classes. Over my time at Palomar there's been a great deal of times students have to tell teachers what they want to hear for a grade as opposed to what they really believe. This should not be the case and students should have the right to think or believe whatever they want. Also the website where you register for classes is always having different problrms or not working for one reason or another. Also at times it is impossible to contact anyone from the school over the phone. More often then not you have to call 3 or 4 times before anyone is able to get to the phone. There are some genuinely good people and good professors at Palomar. But overall it has not been a good experience for me.Camden Tarico

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

I came out all the way from Hawaii for this program because I heard it was one of the best programs in the nation! Then being apart of the class sealed the deal for me! JP and his crew are the best instructors that will get you confident in your abilities to be able to respond effectively and efficient! They made me feel welcomed as if I was family! Truly the best program to start my career and they got me ready to respond and help save lives! Let’s goooo!!! Aloha!Z. Gonsalves

The Institute of Healthcare was an amazing experience to have obtained my EMT education. JP the director of the program real takes his teaching to heart and does everything he can to make sure his students succeed. Small class sizes that allow more Q&A opportunities to develop better skills and knowledge of the subject. Extremely satisfied with the program. I Passed my NREMT test and now am a certified EMT in California.Mitchell Coogan

Just passed my EMT cognitive exam! I’m so grateful for JP and his instructors for giving me the knowledge and preparation to be able to succeed in a career in EMS, they’re awesome. I highly recommend this course to anyone. I’m transitioning out of the military right now and couldn’t feel more confident. You will learn some great skills and meet some great people!Leonel Gomez

I had an incredible experience obtaining my BLS certification at iMaster CPR. The course was led by Fadi George who spoke clearly and went over the instructions precisely making the CPR course very easy to understand. If you’re nervous about taking a CPR course don’t hesitate to book your appointment today with Fadi George he is very patient and kind, and you will feel accomplished afterwards.emily mir

This was the best CPR class I have ever taken. It was easy to sign up, and easy to find. The instructor was polite, funny, kind, helpful engaging and knowledgeable about CPR. The amount of time for the class was perfect. CEU's credits were promptly provided and the CPR cards were already sent via email by the time I arrived back in the office. I highly recommend this class.Kerri Matheson

I have taken this CPR Renewal course 3 times over the last 6 years and it has been incredibly helpful. The instructor is always extremely efficient allowing us to get all the information and training we need in a short amount of time. I highly recommend this class to anyone who needs to renew their CPR certification!Blair Arceo

Taylor was my instructor for the BLS provider CPR renewal course and he covered the material quickly, comprehensively, and efficiently. Taylor was expedient in answering any questions from the class and providing detailed instructions for each portion of the course. I would definitely use this company again for my CPR class and I would also recommend this company for anyone else looking to certify for the first time or for recertification.connor Myrick-cox

I took the Basic Life Support Initial certification course. The instructor was kind and the pace of the training was great. I felt comfortable in the environment and felt free to ask questions. The group was not too large and I was able to get individual feedback.When I need to get certified again in two years, I will most definitely return here!Brianna A

Taylor and Angela were extremely helpful to us in understanding how a training center works but what skillsets it would take to make the business successful. Not only do they provide incredible life saving training content and learnings but they're also willing to help others be successful.Rushabh Sheth

Laura held our BLS/CPR training course that lasted a total of 3 hours. She was super sweet, informative and right on with everything. She made the class very fun, easy and not boring! There was water, coffee and restroom breaks as needed! I needed to recertify my certification as an MA and the course was exactly through the American Association which was required for my employer. Thank you Laura for your time!Jacqueline Castro

Instructor (Hawkins) was very knowledgeable about the course. Hands on training and exam went smoothly. Well taught courses beginning from online part of it to actual hands on training/exam. I am more confident now than before to perform the knowledge I’ve learned in an actual scenario if ever. Will recommend Express Training Solutions to anyone at work.jerry medina

This place is the best! I got my first BLS certification here, then my BLS renewal, and recently took the ACLS course with Patrick! He was truly a very kind and intelligent individual with a genuine heart and attitude to teach others. I will definitely be coming back here for renewals in the future!Isabella Garcia

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

I just spent 3 day courses for the "IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal" class on last Labor Day weekend. I was very impressed by the depth of theory and hands-on practices on Mannequin (hands & Arms) and other classmates(?? Yeah!!). The Instructor was excellent, knowledgeable, and very patient. Everyone in the class was nervous about starting the IV and Blood Withdrawal for the first time,,,but hey, try this course where the instructor can go with you in one-to-one instruction and she really helps you to release all your tensions about these procedures. I really recommend it to everyone, especially for the new grads. F.Y.I.—-The practicing Mannequins are pretty old. Can you buy a new one??Patricia Lee

Fast and intense course of IV & Blood Withdrawal, however the Instructor Peachie, was very helpful since day one. She made sure all information was well understood and made sure everyone was on the same page. Third day was worth the drive. The clinical site was very clean and all the equipment was provided in order to be successful on passing our skill. I look forward on taking more courses here. Thank you California Medical Training Center!Adriana Galaviz

Mike was a great instructor ! I took the three day in person course and was nervous I wasn’t going to pass the exams but did much better than I thought! It was a lot of information but the instructor gave us a great foundation with the materials covered and the ones that were provided. Mike was a knowledgeable and funny instructor, & used helpful mnemonics for remembering info .I definitely recommend!!Pearl Vela

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 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 100% recommend West Coast EMT San Diego! I finished my Full Time course at West Coast EMT San Diego location with Spencer Schafer! I feel prepared to take the NREMT exam and go out into the EMS field because of the level of knowledge and preparation that I gained throughout this course. Spencer was a wonderful instructor! He is so personable and knowledgeable about EMS. I learned so much from his lectures! I’ve taken many biology/physiology courses in hs and college, but I never had an instructor really explain the heart function or electrical pathway or the respiratory system in a way that was so accessible and easy to follow like how Spencer did! I truly feel confident in the knowledge that I’ve gained through his lectures. He was very encouraging and it was obvious that he cared about all of his students learning the material and that he cared about our ability to think critically about what it means to be working as an EMT in real life. He took time every class to make sure that any questions we had or any concepts we were unsure about were clarified. He always added relevant videos to show us what different kinds of emergency calls would be like and they really helped provide another layer of connection between the course material and the real life experience. The full-time EMT course is fast-paced, so it isn’t a class where you can succeed if you try to take the easy rout and just go over the PowerPoints; you have to be motivated and actively engaged in your learning; you really have to do the readings and try to understand the material in order to succeed in the course, but if you do put in the work and study outside of class and with your classmates you will succeed! Spencer does a great job of helping his students piece together the important aspects of every medical condition and type of assessment and call that we learned about. He often drew diagrams to go over key concepts that really helped to solidify details about the material ! He is incredibly knowledgeable about being an EMT and Paramedic I really gained even greater respect for him and for EMS throughout this course. I gained so much knowledge and I feel that Spencer prepared my whole class so well to move into the next step of taking the NREMT exam and of actually working as an EMT in the field! I cannot say enough good things about this EMT school or about Spencer instructor! If you are searching for an EMT course this is the one to take!Kristy Roble

I took my 5 weeks course here at SD due to lack of seats at other locations. All the money I spent on Airbnb expenses turned out to be so worth it, considering how effectively I learned from Spencer. Talking to students for about 8 hours a day can be really challenging. Spencer, however, perfectly delivers every lecture, keeping all of his students engaged until the very end. It takes a special kind of passion and gift in teaching to teach so much material so effectively in such a short time. His patient assessment tools and experience in EMS are important assets that helped me gain more knowledge in the field. Spencer accurately understands the most important concepts and points in our curriculum and goes above and beyond to ensure that every student in the class is not left behind. This guy truly cares about his students. I am thankful to have met him as my instructor and left his class feeling inspired and that much smarter.Jiseon Kim

I took the full time EMT accelerated program with Spencer Schafer as the lead instructor. To this day, many months after finishing the course, I believe that Spencer is one of the best instructors/teachers I have ever had. The material taught in this class is well beyond what prepared me to work as an actual EMT, as compared to other schools that do not have the same depth of learning and reiteration of techniques as this class at West Coast does. The values and emergency medical information that was taught in this course is exactly what should be expected of a course teaching EMTs how to their job right and well!Anthony Hoang

If you are interested in taking the first step to becoming a licensed phlebotomist in California, I highly recommend enrolling in the Phlebotomy Training Academy!! I recently completed the course and graduated. After researching available programs, I found this one to be the most affordable. But more importantly, I was looking for an accelerated program with affordable rates! My instructor was Mr. Young and he was amazing! He has decades of experience, so not only did I learn everything required to know as a phlebotomist, but I also learned several tricks and tips that will help me in my future career! We had a small class size, which made the learning experience more personalized to our individual needs. Unlike other schools I researched, time was not wasted practicing venipuncture procedures on dummies. Instead, we got plenty of hands on experience practicing on each other. I was able to complete 16 capillary punctures and 42 venipunctures during my class hours! Now that I have graduated from the program, I feel confident and prepared to take the next steps to becoming licensed!Jessie Duran

Attending the Phlebotomy Training Academy school has been such an amazing, life changing experience for me. Mr. Ken the manager and instructor is an amazing adviser, organizer and a great teacher. He is very helpful through every day class and after the course, they organized the externship in time and close To my home. The course is well organized even though it is a newly started program. I got to do a lot of real blood practice at school. I highly recommend this phlebotomy school to anyone serious about it. I did my research and it was the cheapest among the ones I found, as well as the most accommodating.Pritty Mathew

First of all I would like to thank Ken and Catherine for being such good teachers to a class of men and women who were eager to get into the phlebotomy field Canon Catherine made us feel like we can leave this class with the knowledge and confidence to properly draw blood and interact with the community while being very skillful and educated in this field I'm 1000% satisfied with the teachers and their knowledge and thank God that I found this place 200 scale especially with these guys so much fun so much respect Karen Catherine San Diego thanks youCurtis Riley

I was 6 minutes late. The instructor refused to let me in the class and said they don’t give refunds but I can reschedule for a fee. Regardless of your circumstances or how well you plan sometimes things in life take longer than planned. Life happens. Sometimes things go wrong and sometimes it is unpredictable and sometimes people are 6 minutes late. You are teaching a class to teach people what to do when stuff does not go the way it is expected to go. That you lack all compassion and understanding and will happily take my money for being 6 minutes late is completely inexcusable. Update: I originally gave one star. I adjusted this because they did, in fact, give me a full refund and contrary to the response below the response I received by email was actually quite compassionate and understanding. I did, however, decide to use a different training center which was more flexible and friendly and I believe is a better fit for me. However, while I believe it should have never been an issue in the first place, I am grateful that AmeriMed CPR gave me a refund, and for their compassionate email response to my complaint.Jen C

I took the Wilderness First Aid course with Taylor and had an awesome experience! He's super knowledgeable, a great teacher and made the class super fun. I now feel so much more comfortable rock climbing and backpacking and look forward to taking more classes like this in the future to be more prepared to help myself or others in a worst case scenario. 10/10 would recommend!Nick Coverdale

Had a great experience and learned how to refine my technique. I enjoyed the instructors as well as the students in the class. The class and video is easy to follow and all my questions were answered prior to any tests or evaluations. I would recommend this class for everyone. I will be going back to become an instructor in February.Shawn Quigley

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

I wish I could give 0 starts. THIS PLACE IS TRASH!! I don't know how they hire their staff, but they are very RUDE and UNPROFESSIONAL. They called my mom for an interview and left her a voicemail, but didn't even bother to leave a phone number to call back. When she called their office, the guy who answered (who sounded like he hated his job) didn't allow her to finish speaking and cut her off, then hung up on her. And when she called back(several times), he didn't answer. Like if you don't have patience to deal with people, then don't even work in customer service! Definitely not worth working here. Thank you for showing what your business is really about. Just imagine how they treat their employee, if that's how they treat people.Islam Abdelrasool

Just took a LEEFER class here and it was awesome… Wyatt was a great instructor and so we're his other trainers…. I completely messed up on one of the scenarios but the staff was understanding, helpful and professional…. Course cost are very reasonable for the training u receive and I think attending this place is a must for any first responder.. thank u again strategic operations and staff for letting me train with u guys and hope to see u soon for another class….Michael Baumann

This place is the real deal. Took TECC and still is by far the best training I’ve ever received. Can tell from first hand as a young EMT in Compton, that when I went to my first GSW who was in full arrest, the training I received helped me focus on the highest possible level of care for that patient. I would recommend to anyone in the Fire, EMS, or police world!Shane Mendenhall

I am a student at UCLA right now and was home over the summer so I decided to go to school in Vista, Ca for my CNA. I did my research and came across Healthcare Academy of California. I couldn’t have chose a better school or have had a better instructor. Lauren is so great, she explains everything very well and she cares about all of her students. Beyond being very knowledgeable, she is also very funny and has the best stories. You may have to go to school every morning very early for a few weeks but Lauren and all my classmates made it super fun and worth it. The ENTIRE class passed our exams and keep in touch with each other. I would certainly go back for a BLS (CPR/AED) course if they offer that in the future. Thank you so much Lauren and Healthcare Academy of California. I highly recommend them and any reviews that say otherwise are from people that aren’t willing to do the work. If you are dedicated and want to get your CNA fast with a great instructor , this is the place for you.Ariana Sardano

10/10 I highly recommend taking this course!!! Lulu (Ms. Lauren) is superwoman. Lulu is the absolute best. She is so hands on and makes the course fly by; too fast in my opinion. From day one she makes everyone feel comfortable and worry free! You can count on Ms. Lauren for about anything- which is why she deserves her nick-name. For anyone taking this class my best advice would be: be yourself and don't be late 🙂 Everyone in my class passed 🙂 The administration is awesome!! They are the sweetest! Chuck (EMT instructor) — thank you for your delicious breakfast burritos! Whoever takes either of these courses are very lucky to have either of these instructors! They're truly the best. Thank you Healthcare Academy for having such a good environment and experience!Julia Walsh

I had the best experience here at healthcare academy, I have now finished my cna course with Ms.Lauren. This has been the best class I have attended, she's such a outgoing teacher. Making the class interesting and fun. Definitely didn't feel like school, all our girls ended up being really good friends. I am definitely going to miss this class. Ms.Lauren prepared us so well for out state exam, I'm sure we all did great! If she were to teache other programs I would probably sign up again. Thank you Ms.Lauren, I'm going to miss this class!❤❤Arleth D.

First- Shout Outs to some incredible instructors who are NOT there to fail you or to demean you. Sam- Class Instructor was PHENOMENAL! She constantly responded to emails, she is able to take the most complicated concept and break it down for you to understand it. I requested a lot of clarifications and was able to study with here one on one on an off day. Her commitment to a student who puts 100% in is unparalleled. Shout outs to the skills instructors Dan(This old salt who had a really big heart and YEARS of knowledge) RJ and Sarah (both Compassionate and Dedicated to ensuring you understand, def mood lifters). While I should take the time to state that the program could be improved if a Guide on the Skills was given to each student instead of each student writing it down themselves- this would ensure continuity across the Skills Instructors; it should be noted the Skills Instructors we’re aware of these issues and were more worried about the student understanding the major concepts to be prepared for the real world and NREMT exam/test. (Example: One instructor stated to wrap the thumbs togeather whereas another instructor told us not too) The FULLTIME program itself: a ROUGH INTENSE 5 weeks. Its actuality 4 weeks of class with the 5th week consisting of tests. (150 Multiple Choice Final and a Skills Practical) Class started at 0800 M,T,W, TH. It ended around 1600 everyday (some days going to 1700) with an hour for lunch. They do NOT go over every chapter in the Orange book. You are expected to read Chapters by yourself. By biggest recommendation is to Read Chapter 1-6 (or more!) before taking the course. I had to email Matt as this information was NOT put out ahead of time. I would recommend to read and annotate in the book as opposed to taking notes as you will be taking notes in class about the chapters. Note that Wednesday’s are Skills days and are half day. Groups of 6-8 will learn skills togeather. All of your paperwork isn’t due until the end of the last week, but get it all done before class starts. The three days you have “off” are chockerblocked with filling out Study Guides, Sign and Symptoms Notebook, and Reading the Book. (Each chapter takes about 1-2 hours to read). Do not expect to have any down time or time off. I didn’t do anything but this course for the entire 5 weeks. It was mentally exhausting. (I had a cheat afternoon every week on Friday or Saturday where I would hang with friends) We started with 40 and ended with 32 because many students didn’t realize the time commitment or intensity of the course. In addition, the tests are pretty hard. The Midterm and Final pull from the Orange Book- but it can be anything that has been discussed. Studying is a MUST. I’d recommend putting the S/S in a Xcel file btw! Last but not least: the Facilities are lacking any type of water machine and for the 5 weeks I was there, the refrigerator at the Anahaiem campus has black mold in it and the vending machines did not work properly. Being a water bottle! The bathrooms and classroom are wicked nice though! There is a bunch of teaching aids that are in good condition as well 🙂 Overall: I am very happy with my investment with time and money. I can’t thank the instructors enough! But the program could be Improved through standardized Skills Guides for the student, a Water Machine for the Campus, and alerting students to read at least two weeks in advance for the course.D. Neal

Would give West Coast EMT a five star rating but they lost my papers at the beginning and made me return them in. Not a huge deal but I couldn’t get my ride alongs done before the course is over. As for the instructors, Toby was the best and I loved having class with him. Bittersweet “graduation” at the end! In terms of class, it was difficult. 18 out of the original 52 passed. With that being said, I feel as if you really devote time and effort to it you will be fine. I studied for about 18 hours a week (3 hours for 6 days) and I passed with no issues. Whoever is at the front desk most of the time was always rude to everyone I saw come through. She was not very helping and overall I just avoided her. In the end, I would probably take WCEMT again if I had to start over (ESPECIALLY if I was going to have Toby!) We had Sam as a sub one day and she was also great. I cannot speak for other courses such as ProTech but this was my experience at WCEMT. If YOU are taking it heres what you need to do: 1) Study Study Study 2) Use your online resources (quizlet is great) 3) Show up to class, give it your all 4) Dont quit!! You do those, you WILL pass with no worriesAlexander Dimitriadis

I took the full-time EMT course here 2 years ago with Kyle and then recently completed my refresher course with Dana. Both instructors are very qualified, helpful, kind, and good communicators who taught the class thoroughly and efficiently. If you are interested in joining a class, here is something to keep in mind: EMT classes are DIFFICULT. They are much more challenging if you choose to take it full time like I did since there is so much new information you need to know in a shorter period of time. That being said, it is likely you will not pass if you are not fully committed to studying everyday and learning the skills. You will be given everything you need to know in class but it is ultimately up to you to thoroughly understand it and commit it to memory. West Coast EMT has a very friendly and helpful staff that will offer a lot of tips and guidance if you ask for additional help. Instructors here truly want you to succeed and do everything in their power to assure that. I have also found the student community to be wonderful and supportive so I recommend starting study groups and building relationships with your fellow future EMTs.Gwen Dahncke

2 stars for customer service and online ordering. Placed an order for an item that was shown to be in stock for online ordering. After a week of no notification, I called to check the status of the order only to find out that it had been cancelled due to being out of stock. The item is still available for online purchase as of this posting, however it is unavailable and will not be restocked. I received no notification that my order was cancelled and had I not called, I would still be waiting for a cancelled order.Anthony Walker

Great service I finally found decent pants and boots. Spoke to soon I went back on 9/25/2022. Liz the sales lady treated me so rude unfortunately there was a customer with his wife that heard the conversation and came to my rescue. Brian the manager heard the argument as I had to call him over. Liz continued on her rampage. The manager said he would talk to her but I knew he wasn't sincere. I would of fired her on the spot.Samson David

This is an awesome place for almost everything tactical. The bags are great, and the clothes and shoes are comfy and durable. Customer service is top notch between their knowledge and helpfulness. People complain about their price, and I get that, but I have yet to find anything comparable in quality and design at a lower cost. The only issue is the parking lot isn’t ideal with the gym and that weed shop next door.E L