20 Best Paramedic Programs In Concord, CA (2022 Updated)

The classes offered here are great, however the financial aid office is really unorganized and gives you the run around. I have literary spent a whole semester running back and forth filling our paperwork and checking to see if they’ve received my financial aid application. It’s almost the end of the semester and they still tell me that they don’t have anything on file, after they’ve told me that they just received it three weeks ago.Luis Arroyo

I took several courses at Merritt, initially thinking it would be easy, just because it's a community college. I was VERY mistaken. The courses I took were rigorous and the instructors had high standards of expectation. The curriculum was no skate. My experience there was great and I would recommend this college to anyone. By the way, DePaul University in Chicago accepted my Merritt credits without blinking.Meb Bem

The website is so complicated and ambiguous it takes at good half hour to find what you need. When you finally get their the function usually doesn't work! The campus signs and layout are horrible. If you're going to Merritt for the first time, give yourself at least an extra hour to find your way around! For a higher institution of learning, someone needs to fix these issues…R Cole

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

I don't usually write reviews but this whole situation has made me upset. I need to get my CPR Certification done by the end of this month. I signed up for the July 2nd class to which it was rescheduled to July 16th. This did not work with my teaching schedule and tried to get a refund. It took this company days to respond to my refund request and didn't even honor it. They said they would reschedule my class free of charge (?) and refund me $20. Which I didn't take because by that point I had moved my schedule around to make the class 2 weeks after my initial class. Now just a few days before the rescheduled class I get the same email saying "Due to the instructors availability" we need to reschedule again. And of course to day I can't make. I don't understand why they don't have substitute teachers for reasons like this. The customer service person Ina was really nice when I called right now and guided me on how to send a proper email to receive my refund. She also mentioned she would send my info in the Refund Group Chat they have. Ina gets 5 stars, but the company gets 1.Yvette Evee

This was a fantastic, educational and valuable class. Material was good, instructions were excellent, roll play was super helpful, and I feel confident that I am ready and mentally prepared to offer assistance in and emergency. Jazmyne was a fabulous instructor who answered all our questions and went above and beyond to make sure we feel confident and comfortable with all the material. Thank you!David Pierce

Rhonda is a great CPR instructor. She is very thorough with her explainations and examples and gives added information about products and methods. So glad we having people like Rhonda who care enough to teach others.Simone Stampfer

I graduated from the Dental Hygiene department at the San Bernardino campus. Overall, I had a wonderful experience. The staff truly has your best interest at heart. They will spend countless hours to ensure the students feel confident and prepared for state exams and our future career. The classes are challenging as they should be. If you put the work in, you’ll succeed in this program. I passed all three state exams first try. On the clinic floor there are multiple instructors and different doctors on staff so you are able to learn from multiple clinicians. Beyond the educational portion, Concorde was like a second family to me. From walking through the doors being greeted by security guard LT, down the hall seeing Mrs. Ludwig’s infectious smile, to the staff lounge filled with inspiring teachers; I know I always have a home at Concorde and have mentors I can connect with for years to come.Dani Alcantar

As a student here I advise not to go to this school for the Respiratory Therapist class. You pay book fees for the ACLS and NRP and they don't let you keep the books. Then they don't tell you that you have to pay for the course because it's not covered. This school rips off there students and you pay unknown fee's. I don't advise this school and you are better off going to a different school. Plus for the last term which is the most important they don't even teach you and you don't go to a seminar for Kettering. They tell you good luck. This school is unprofessional and the RT director doesn't care about the students they just care about money. GO TO A DIFFERENT SCHOOL BECAUSE YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED WITH THIS ONE. It's too late for me but I could help out future RT students.Hailey Salvatore

Concorde has been one of the best decisions I have ever made in my healthcare career! I got my LVN from a different school and wasn't too happy about the experience, so walking into Concorde to inquire about the Neurodiagnostic I was really leery. Let's just say when meeting with Melody Villa was amazing addressing any and all questions I had, I couldn't be more thankful for her and making me feel at ease in taking this step! After finishing the program I was able to find my forever career and it was all thanks to Concorde and their amazing staff. Thank you Melody for helping me and my future!jeriko carbonell

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

Highly recommend the in-person class in Concord! Instructor very knowledgeable, capable, organized, & personable- wants each person to “get it”- plus she accommodated physical limitations. The online “chat”/ support very helpful & available. (The person-less option did not work for me- easy to change to in-person.) Lots of days, times, locations available. Of the many times I’ve taken CPR, this was the best educationally & in terms of customer service.Marjorie Hammer

I took the online course with the in-person skill check. The online part was put together nicely, containing slides and videos that were easy to understand. The in-person training went by very quick and smoothly. My instructor was Wendy and she was very nice and knowledgeable. She answered our questions and walked us through everything, making sure we knew what we were doing and helping us if we needed it.Victoria Contreras

Great experience! Will use again. The cost is a bit high, but the convenience of not seeing/speaking to anyone and doing it on my own time is worth it to me. Testing site is clean with gloves and equipment for disinfecting. Thoughtful touches like stool, floor cushion, and most importantly phone charges are included.. Will use again when needed in 2 years.Calvin DeJesus

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

I would absolutely recommend Chris and his courses to anyone wanting an interactive and truly useful class on infant CPR and choking. I arranged a course for my infant's caretakers (grandparents and babysitters) and everyone was really impressed by how friendly, down to earth, and approachable Chris is. And it's so helpful that he can come to your home/your place of choice. He takes the time to answer all questions, and walks you through all practical steps around safety — from prevention to what to do, step-by-step, if an emergency should occur. He also brought very helpful CPR "dolls" to help us practice the technique. I felt way more confident after the class that I would know what to do in the event of an emergency. Forget the Red Cross classes, which are stilted and not that useful, in my opinion. If you want to take a truly useful, fun (yes, fun!), and hands-on class, look no further.Alyssa Cheung

This was a great course! We had signed up for a CPR course from another company for our summer camp counselors and that company canceled last minute In Home CPR picked up the ball and set up a CPR certification for 11 people within less than 7 days! Chris worked over the holiday weekend to help us set it up and the event was a success. As to the quality of the course, it was thorough, easy to understand and adhered to every CPR and First Aid guideline that I have learned. I'm very happy with the professional results we received from In Home CPR!Judi Martin

In Home CPR has provided our organization with 4 CPR classes and we have 4 more in the books! Chris, Lisa, Jasmine, and team have been incredibly responsive in registering staff, making changes in enrollments, accommodating and wonderful instructors! I've only heard great things from our participants. THANK YOU In Home CPR! You made this much needed training seamless, effective and fun! I couldn't recommend them enough!Claire Hatamiya

A 5 star review of Heart Start CPR! Fifth time recert here-ACLS and BLS. I had Sig Jacobson as the instructor. He was fantastic! Really helped break down the information, made everyone feel welcome and was eager to teach, explain and encourage! Exactly what you want in an ACLS/BLS class that can be intimidating! Another amazing class with Heart Start! Again, I'll be back in two years. Logistically, easy to schedule online, plenty of parking and class started on time and ended in a timely fashion! Again, thanks Heart Start and Sig!!!Julia DeRenzi

The center provided conducive learning environment for us students. Our instructor Sig also encouraged interactive discussion of relevant concepts, clinical experiences and changes to the algorithm. I had to reschedule my class twice due to unavoidable circumstances and their front desk team represented by Lisa was very responsive and helpful in rescheduling my class. The center also follows strict COVID 19 safety protocols and cleaning/sanitizing the equipments we used during training. Thank you so much!Nessa Martin

I've gone though Heart Start CPR for all my renewals. I will come back next year. I prefer in class over online & they are the reason why! They are thorough, make the scenarios realistic & fun. I feel more confident in my skills because I used their trainings & their easy to remember algorithms & sheets. Our instructor, John, was very knowledgeable & interactive.T JB

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

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 graduated from AFPD 2 years ago so decided to update my review as I went back to the school and take the emt course because of the awesome job the instructors do with getting the students ready for what they will see and do while on the job. I would highly recommend AFPD for anyone wanting to take their programs because they do a great job making sure the students get the material as well as give life scenarios that instructors have experienced while in the field. I am glad I chose AFPD to continue my education and always enjoy coming back and sharing my experience and how I have used what I have learned at the school.Pedro Pacheco-Madrigal

Just got hired full time with AMR. Thank you AFPD! These folks tell it like it is.. I completed my course earlier this year. Great place and a bargain to get your first steps into the EMS career field accomplished! Once you've graduated, it doesn't end there. Be prepared to see it through and persevere to pass the National Registry (EMT) and attain all the requisite certifications it takes to be employable. You get out what you put in, so be prepared to give it your all. It will be worth it! Highly recommend AFPD!Skyler Cendaña

OUTSTANDING COURSE! The Instructor is extremely knowledgeable; lots of 1st-hand accounts and practical exercises that expound upon the didactic-study as you go along. Tons of Executive Protection inside "tid-bits" that most never contemplate. FOR ANY MILITARY VETERAN OUT THERE THAT WANTS TO PUT THEIR SKILL-SET TO WORK WHERE IT WILL BE APPRECIATED, I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE ACADEMY FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT'S EXECUTIVE PROTECTION COURSE! HAD A BLAST GUYS; THANKS AGAIN!Pamela Horton

I really like Royal Ambulance service because my mom had use their services twice. My mom lost her favorite purple blanket and Monica, Mr. Sivan Gomez are awesome. They are willing to make my mom happy and made special trip to see my mom. She is on hospice care for her cancer and that mean a lot for end of life patient. Royal fit their company‘ name and Mr. Gomez is a great person for an account manager. Hospitality and compassion. Love you all.kienkien98

One of your ambulances (#981) blatantly ran a red at Cedar and Sacramento in Berkeley this evening and if we hadn’t been paying attention it would have T-boned us! They didn’t have their sirens or lights on. They weren’t rushing somewhere. And they passed through the intersection a few seconds AFTER it changed! I called to report and no one answered the phone. To me that’s a big one star experience.Stefan Cohen

An amazing place to start in EMS. This is mirrored in the perks and the way management interacts with employees; there is no ranting about problems, only collaboration and ideas. The office is a lot of fun. It's an exciting organization to work for because of the pace and innovation around every turn. You'll get someplace if you put in the effort.Jacob Evangeliste Sarasohn

The experience of getting an "Education" at this institution leaves much to be desired. I have gotten my education and quite a bit of experience from this place and in my time I have seen: -Lazy professors -Unethical Administrators -Dean of Equity complaining about how her office isn't big enough -Terrible education (When a professor makes you watch a 30 year old documentary and calls that an adequate representation of modern happenings, professors simply telling you to use Quizlet, Professors telling you that you are poor now and will always be poor, professors telling the students that she believes they are selfish animals, Professors brining their personal lives into class, Professors being petty, ETC ETC) -.Abrogating their motto "We Care About Your Success!" They serve themselves only and work to perpetuate their administration. We are merely statistics for them to use to accomplish their selfish goals. -People in Student Government having sex in the "Honor Center" -Students moral being low -People in Student Government who steal from the school each other among other illicit activities… -The School funding silly building projects rather than doing things to materially better the lives of the students. -Having workers laugh about how they poorly put together gym equipment that costs well over 10 grand -hearing Professors say they are overwhelmed and can't help you -Having the Administration Straight up LIE and then Obfuscate any responsibility. -Student News Paper: When I dealt with them they proved to be self-serving hypocrites. -The campus police turn a blind eye to the vagrants who pollute the area with their filth and drug paraphernalia: They even burnt down a section of the Lake a while back, because they where living in Marshes. They have since relocated to the bushes on the border of LMC and the Trails -Trails just outside of the school are an easy route for drugs, crime, and opportunists. I am glad to be done with this part of my life, I luckily have taken other college classes in other Universities; thus, I was well suited for the free for all LMC offers its students. With that said i have seen many Good people come into LMC and walk out with nothing to show not because of some fault of theirs but because of the wretched environment and culture perpetuated at LMC by the ADMINISTRATION and its ILK!mansa shaka

Overall this community college is excellent. Most of the teachers are willing to spend time helping you if you need it, the campus is very clean and offers a lot of different jobs for students, and there are quite a few learning communities for a rather small campus. The Brentwood Math Lab is better than the Pittsburg Math Lab though, in my opinion. The cafeteria isn't all that great, but if you have a car there are tons of other food options on Century Boulevard just down the street. Many people don't know that there is even a Nature Preserve in LMC with a lot of California native plants, and it is located between parking lots B and C in the back or Southern part of campus.Mary Abusafieh

Greatful to this school. Through here I was able to go an get my RN. Many good teachers over the years, some have already moved on, but good place to go. My only complaint is their points system for the nursing program. Preference is given to those that have a bachelor's degree or higher. I agree with higher grades and licenses i. The medical field getting preference, but giving preference to someone seeking a career changes over someone that has yet to start a career seems unfair. Anyway, life isn't suppose to be fair, make your own way, what I did, and graduated with a bachelor's of science in nurse instead of just an associates.Arnold Lira

I just want to share my experience with this UNORGANIZED school. I have completed my CPT1 course here and it was all nothing but a mess. Class was good, I did learn some new techniques on how to perform a great draw but administration is so unorganized. Some of the staff was never available or "family emergency" so they were not available to take your call or answer any question during the time you were completed externship hours. I felt like I was on my own since I was in interest of completing all requirements onto getting certified.Gloria Guerrero

I loved the phlebotomy class taught by Miss.B. I give her 5 stars! She gives you all the information you need to pass the class and the Ncct exam. Her class was never boring. She has real life stories and experience that make her one of a kind. Sincerely Valarie AllenValarie Allen

my instructor told me i passed but needed more practice..never notified when i was to come back for practice..they flunked me and sent me to a collection agency..im full time in another school..so i guess some school dont have to follow federal guidelines..Mary Dempsey

Its an amazing place to be! The teachers are amazing and its a family environment with so much support. I got to accomplish my dream and graduate after so many years of wondering if I was capable of doing it. Thank you yo everyone!Genesis Vega

I had a very unprofessional young speech tutor named Hayley Callaway, and her male associate, who I assume was a professor, who laughed at me when I had a bad anxiety attack while trying to perform my speech after tweaking it to her specifications. It was due that day and I wanted to make sure it was perfect. Ironically she also specializes in working with the disabled/ those with disabilities, so thats another slap in the face. I took my speech to an older professor, who exclaimed "who edited this" as if to say they didn't do their job. When we tweaked it again, it was pretty much the same, when I first started on it. Go figure. My only gripe is that some tutors are slightly pretentious, especially the younger ones. Also some bias towards older students or those who may or may not be at the same level of education. I would suggest screening beforehand. Most of them can be rude or they tend to goof off occasionally. Besides this, CCC is pretty great. The campus is great, the facility members are great, the faculty is great and the location is convenient. Minus a star for unprofessionalism and nearly making me have to take the class again when I was so close to graduating. Edit: I already graduated…Joshua Jackson

Do not waste you time at this school ! You will be much better at dvc. The fact that the summer time the only have limited time for counselor drop ins no appointments only 15 min appointments and they try to rush you without answering any questions. There are always new teachers in classes that are lost at their own major. Then we have the fact that there are no cameras in parking area if you get your car hit like I did there is no proof if you have a late night class this is also a bad neighborhood. All around I’ve had many frustrating nights where I want someone to guide me on my journey to success and graduation and yet it cannot be done. I’m mad at how many times I have been hung up on because the counselors office isn’t in a good mood. Almost every department is ran by students with bad attitudes and no professional or peoples skills. I wait on hold for at least 10 minutes before speaking with someone if I even get to do that. All around if you are serious about your education. DO NOT COME HERE ! Everyone is so unhappy and they hate there job. No smiles.Shayan Edouard

There have been some hiccups here and there, but they typically handle the issues far better than their sister school DVC. The downside is that because it is a smaller campus they have less courses to choose from. However, the staff here are more personable, actually do their job and have gotten issues (financial aid, admissions, eops, and priority registration) resolved for me in a timely manner. The thing that needs to be improved are online forms and better communication with sister schools. On the InSite app not all of the forms are present and on the website the forms area is disorganized. I also found that DVC might name some of their forms different than what CCC does. Ex. DVC’s “Academic Program Confirmation form” is named “Declaration Form” at CCC.E