20 Best Paramedic Programs In Long Beach, CA (2022 Updated)

I needed my CPR certification to start clinical this coming semester, and I am so glad I chose Surf City CPR! It was a very small class which was so nice because it felt like Brian truly cared about each person who walked in the door. He asked why each of us was there and then applied the material to us, which I think was so cool. He made the learning as fun as it could be with the content we were given. He communicated everything and made it very easy to book a class as well. Brian added stories and told jokes to make the content more light-hearted, while also stressing the importance of what we were learning. We went through rounds of CPR and also worked in twos to get hands-on training if we were ever in a 2-person rescue scenario. I feel fully prepared to go into my school year with the skills he taught me. He is very experienced in this field and I would 100% go to his course again or recommend him to anybody who needs/wants to take a CPR class!A Google User

I have just recently completed my BLS Certification with Brian from Surf City CPR & all I can say is that I feel extremely fortunate that we crossed paths. It is incredibly apparent that he knows the material like the back of his hand. And it becomes very clear once he begins teaching you the skills hands on. Not to mention the fact that he has had a lot of experience working both as a Flight Paramedic/Firefighter. Brian is an overall great resource in whatever route you decide to take. If you’re debating whether taking this course here with Brian or at a Community College I highly recommend you stop by & choose Surf City CPR.Jonathan Campozano

If you need any type of medical certification, this is your place!! Brian answered my call and got me in for an ACLS renewal right away, made payment and scheduling so easy, and worked with me when I had a delay getting to my class. He is VERY informative and encouraging during training and will make sure you feel comfortable with the material. Questions are always encouraged and you will feel supportive through the entire simulation. Everything about my experience with this company was absolutely amazing and I will make sure to come here again if I need any other certifications.Bailey Bogan

Worked with Eddie as an instructor and enjoyed coming in to learn about EMS. Once you get into the hang of things, you will start to enjoy coming into the lectures and skills days. 5/5 recommend Eddie and HPEMT as your EMS training location. They work with you along the way through the course and do whatever you need help in to succeed. There was a mix of students who were both familiar and not familiar with the EMS field and everyone succeeded with the guidance of HPEMT.Dylan Guerrero

HealthPro is literally the best place ever! So much hands on work & the environment is great. The teachers are amazing and very helpful and don’t mind taking time to stay after class to help. My instructor was Eddie, he was the real deal. He tells stories , and gives details on what it’s going to truly be like out there. You can tell her loves his job and wants everyone to be great in their own way. I love that place , I recommend it to everyone!Justin Sesma

Awesome course an awesome people. Staff is very educated an very involved with the program they’re there to help an assist with anything an everything about the course and want all their students succeed. Very good learning environment and excellent teachers. I’d recommend health pro to anyone passionate about having a career in the EMS field.Jason Monroe

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

They went out of their way to help me out with a BLS recert card despite them being short handed. They were very easy and pleasant to work with! I can’t say thank you enough! They have so many dates available for first time certifications and recerts to accommodate anyone’s schedule. I would absolutely recommend 911 Medical Education to anyone, especially as a Travel RN, this has been my best experience!!Kelly Marsh

Ilene is amazing!! As a travel RN, having to recertify in random places is a pain in the ass, but not this time. I emailed Ilene at 4:45am this morning and told her I needed my ACLS and PALS as quick as possible. Not only did she respond immediately, but she fit me in today even though she already had scheduled classes… Best cert experience ever!Summer Loftin

Awesome experience with David, he is a great teacher, very knowledgeable! Competitive prices makes this budget friendly as well. I would recommended for anyone who wants to quickly get their ACLS and/or BLS certification(s). I'll definitely be back in the future.Cena RN

This course is awesome! I just took their EMT 24 hour recertification class that takes place over 4 condensed days. The main instructor is really experienced, respectful and very competent. All of the skill instructors are hard-working and very helpful. I got all of the hours, testing and sign offs I needed to keep practicing in CA. They all work well together making the experience as smooth and efficient as possible.Tally Darsonval

Mike Wilson is the BEST teacher!!! He is so knowledgeable and he truly cares about his students. 12/10 I would recommend his EMT course to everybody I know. The EMT course is definitely challenging but this guy gives you the recourses needed to, not only be successful on the national test, but also everyday in the field. Plus, every ambulance company is also impressed when they hear you took this course!Amanda Vitaglian

Mike is an amazing teacher! This class is pretty intense but totally worth it if you are willing to work hard. I just passed the NREMT and I’m so glad I learned from the best!Elizabeth Roessler

My experience with this company made CPR certification fun, easy, and convienent. The instructors come right to your door! What else could be better. The instructor was very knowledable and answered every question I threw at him.Meghan Howells

Awesome instructor. Very fast and straightforward. He is very flexible and the best to get your BLS Recert asap. My colleague recommended him to me and I am not disappointed. Highly recommend him..Cello Meno

Took this class on a recommendation from a friend. Instructor was professional. The information given was accurate & too the point. Will recommend to others.Tim W

I have gained so much from this class, more than an EMT cert. The instructors will go above and beyond for you, ensuring you are ready for the field. This was an amazing experience and if you put in the work in. Gain everything you can from these instructors and lectures.Emma Reta

The 3 hours goes by so fast, it is fun but a serious class. The subject matter is somber, but you feel empowered by the training walking out of there. The instructor is funny and so good at his job. The class trains you in choking events, infant/child/ adult CPR, and how to use the defibrillators.hcn

We can't say enough good things about this program! HBFD has come to our rescue so many times, and for my elderly mother also. The EMT's are so kind, caring, and professional, and their response time is fantastic! Best $5/month you can spend!Gina Bailey

My son did his MS here for two years. We couldn't see his university when he was studying and on his convocation in 2020 because of covid. So we decided to visit it now. The campus is so vast some say over 200 acres…that my son drove us through the university. Beautiful layout, the Japanese garden and the pyramid are landmarks of the university. As a state university it's very affordable. There are lots of student housing around. There are different sections of university for each branch of learning with huge buildings. The long beach bus service is free for students. According to my son the staff is great and so are the classes. Student recreation center and medical facilities free for students. My son enjoyed learning in this university and we were impressed to see it…..👌🏼👌🏼🙂🙂👍🏻Sagar Gosavi

My experience at CSULB as an international student: —I majored in Studio Art so I spent a lot of time in the studio and outside just to look at the nature for inspiration. — CSULB has a beautiful campus with people from all over the world. School of Art is on upper campus. So it’s a bit of a walk from students parking. — I had the opportunity to work at the pyramid, a state of the art volleyball/ basketball facility. Really interesting building! — International department is helpful but it seems like they are overloaded. — All the advisor are helpful and willing to work with you, so I really appreciate that. Thanks CSULB for having me!Minh Anh Emma Tran

Park view dorms. No AC during heatwave. We had two window fans, two desk fans and two floor fans. The temperature inside the dorms was 95* at 10:00 PM. Try studying and sleeping in that heat. Trash cans overflowing outside of dorms. Cockroaches on walls. Ant infestation inside dorm rooms. Art building has no AC. Third world country conditions in So Cal. Absolutely disgusting. They serve left over meals from the previous day. Example: Fajitas was served two days in a row. The second day they ran out of tortilla’s and chips so they served mashed potatoes with the fajitas. Yum! No excuses. Fix the issues CSLB.Brad howard

From reviews its hit or miss but my experience was this I took the required orientation in February I went in person to sign up for the class didn't get any warnings that FAFSA appointments can take more than a month which by that time I found out I didn't qualify for it even being unemployed because of the pandemic (because you can make too much from the pandemic assistance). The class started August 24 and I started receiving payment due notices on September 18. Once I had my FAFSA appointment and looked at my options I decided to drop. FAFSA appointments should be required before the class for these exact reasons. I sent in the required documents to their FAFSA person and never heard back even after I dropped so I guess I know their stance. Recently received a bill notice and was waiting for the refund form which I had to email them about. Lastly their course overview doesn't state where I have to go to drop so I emailed the program coordinator just to be told a week later (though my fault since somehow I mixed the emails up) that I had to tell the professor and only he could drop me and was dropped from the date I emailed him so tack on an extra week that could have been avoided if they were more thorough. [Can't even get a better education during a pandemic, sad] but overall the class itself is fairly easy if you put the work in but thats only speaking from being in the class about a month and a half (Medical Billing and coding) the bill I received is for $499.86 but the payment plan shows per month they want $388.78 so I would be really interested in the cost breakdown. 10/15/20Amanda Escobedo

Me and my daughter take classes at this school, my daughter is working at UCI hospital in Orange making good money as Pharmacy Tech. I take Massage Therapy with Mr Monte excellent teacher really good techniques, after that I get the opportunity to get in another class at College and today I have my AS in Sports Rehabilitation therapist, and my Bachelor's in Healthcare Management. I work on my own making $60 dlls per hour and have few Patients because I work also as CNA for a Hospital in Downey. You open opportunities once you have a Certification from this school. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐K Patricia Umaña (Pecosa)

I have to give a HUGE recognition out to Ms. Leonor Gonzalez. She is the medical assistant/phlebotomy instructor at this school. She’s the best teacher I’ve ever had my entire life! She makes school fun and prepares you for everything you will face after school. She is a teacher that really goes above and beyond to help her students and sincerely and genuinely wants to do all she can to see them grow and succeed. Thank u so much Ms. G! Ur the best!Karlee Onnela

This is an amazing department full of amazing people. From the director (Michael) to the primary instructors (Anthony, Ryan, and a multitude of skilled professionals), this place shines with experience. If you want to learn the best Prehospital Care in the world, I recommend starting here. If you take their EMT Accelerated class, beware that you’ll need to dedicate your life entirely to this while going through it. However, I think you’ll leave a new person full of more knowledge than you’d think a person can learn in one month. No matter what course you take, you’re in good hands! If I could give more than 5 stars, I would.John Young

I seriously cannot say enough good things about this program. I went into the course with high expectations that were far surpassed the first day we met our clinical instructors and classmates. Each instructor brought a unique quality to the classroom and my interest was piqued from the very first lecture to the bittersweet last day of skills. If you have any interest at all in Emergency Medical Services, this is the place to go. Thank you to the whole UCLA CPC team for making my experience in the July 2021 Accelerated EMT course so very special.Tyler Lubarsky

UCLA EMT hybrid was a great experience! The instructors were so helpful/professional and are willing to help connect you to the companies and volunteer programs once you get certified. This course will push you, and you do have to study – but it is all worth it. They prepare you to be the best EMS provider possible and really get you prepped for the NREMT exam. I loved getting to know my teammates as well! Overall a top-notch program. 10/10Elizabeth Gerlach

What an amazing place. First and foremost I was able to pass the NREMT within a week of finishing the (accelerated) course. That's ~3 months to become a certified EMT with no background. Secondly, everyone here was extremely professional, patient, and skilled. No BS but also no arrogance. The rotating instructors were super helpful to understand EMS from different perspectives (fire, hospital, ambulance etc.) and always came across as being highly competent even when they weren't trying. Kim and Greg and the rest of the folks running the place are friendly and honest and just great people. I'd say the course focused more on practical and hands-on parts of EMS (skills, demeanor, patient care etc.) then anatomy/physiology, which is exactly what I wanted (there was enough anat/phys to pass the NREMT, also the textbook is handy for additional study). Beyond the in-class days (Mon-Thurs 6-10ppm) I dedicated most of Sunday to the class and was able to pass without a problem. Lastly, they ran an amazing course during a pandemic, and I never felt it was watered down nor felt unnecessarily exposed, which itself is an accomplishment. Highly recommended, thanks again yall!Shairoz Sohail

An excellent EMT course- a lot of work, so be prepared to work- it is worth it and such an accomplishment! Tyler is an extremely effective teacher and would always go out of his way to help us understand any and all information. His practical skills instructors of EMT's and Paramedics were very supportive and focused on being sure that we all became effective and proficient clinicians in the field. The entire staff, Kim in the front office included, continued their support throughout the class. The two internships were eye-opening and a great experience. I was amazed as to how the information, skills and constant practice kept building throughout the course making me more confident each and every week. I felt totally prepared for the final exam and the National Registry Exam by the end of the course. Thanks to all of your staff for your vote of confidence and support throughout this journey!Linda Teahen

Be aware This is a Rush course if you haven’t been in school in over 10 years like me u will not pass this class I had no background of anatomy & physiology so I dropped out after 6 weeks enrolling in a community college we’re I can learn without being in a rush, I give them 3 stars because the owners of this school don’t care if you pass or fail they only care about your money this 10 week course use to be 13 weeks and they made it shorter to make more money throughout the year the instructors let u go home early most of the time and tell u to go on you tube and finish the chapters lol lesson learned.Patty D

This is by far the best EMT school around. Trust me, I know. I unfortunately attended a different school before going to Pro-Tech. That other school was non stop power point reading for the entire class with minimal hands on skills. Pro-Tech on the other hand, is hands on and interactive with their lectures. I can't begin to express how awesome Brad, Daniel and Glenn are. They do everything in their power to make sure you are retaining and understanding the information they are giving you. The skills at this school are also taught by Care and their training officers. The instructors over at Care go above and beyond for Pro-Tech students. National skills testing was a breeze because the instructors made sure we were prepared. If I could give this school more stars, I would.Kristina R. Terrones

I cannot recommend this school enough!. I am a working mom who's a little older, and I needed an education that was thorough and concise – and that's what I got at Pro-tech. The accelerated course clips along, and if your ready to put work into learning (like anyone should do when learning to SAVE LIVES!) then Pro-tech will get you prepared – both for the NREMT exam and for the real world experience! The instructors are VERY knowledgeable, ready to share their extensive experience and are full of love and compassion for their students. Big shout out to Daniel and Brad – thank you both so much for all the time and effort you poured into me and all the students in my class. This course is a great investment!Bethany Devine

Pro-tech is such an amazing class. The teachers are absolutely incredible and truly want to see you succeed. There was never an awkward time in this class, only laughs and hard work because of the great environment Pro-Tech enables. I took an EMT course elsewhere before Pro-Tech and failed the NREMT 3 times, I took the accelerated class at Pro-Tech and passed the NREMT first try. Brad and Daniel are incredible people and amazing teachers, I could not have done it without them. I can't say enough good things about this course.Kadin Carpenter

Went to Veterans Stadium motorcycle swap meet lots of vendors lots of motorcycle parts for all makes and models swap meet at the end of each month on Sunday you ever have a chance are you need something for a bike or you would like to build a b definitely you would find it here. One reason why I went to pick up a ticket for born free Saturday the grass they're all sold out. But I will be there June 25th Saturday from 10 to 5 hope to see you there. Jd outJames Gutierrez

Here for the antique flea market, fun to walk and see some of the creative one of a kinds you can find here. However, there was one selling benches that were made with a 2×6, simple all the way, $175. No. For a little more another vendor had gorgeous natural wood, sturdy top and legs. Wish I'd taken a photo. Definitely a must see place to go. Third Sunday of the month, wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen with a hat.Loreta G.A.

Horrible professors that do know what they are doing and don't care about students. My car was scratched badly by someone and the campus police didn't care. Literally no security or police doing their job but they are quick to issue citations. Counselors also don't know what they are doing and misguided you towards you educational plan. I will not spend my time and money here anymore. Horrible institution!!!JJ

One of the best EMT courses out there. I completed the Tues/Thurs evening course from Jan 2022 to March 2022 at the Redondo Beach campus. I had to balance a full-time engineering job along with this evening course. I knew if I wanted to succeed, I had to stay engaged and ask questions. I believe anyone can pass this class if you're fully committed to it. This means reading and practicing. I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to stay caught up. Redondo campus has some outstanding instructors. Andrew Frank lectured on Tuesdays. He spoke clearly and answered all questions stemming from his extensive experience as a Medic/Nurse. Manny Eskander lectured on Thursdays. He is a Pre-Med and EMT instructor. Both are highly knowledgeable and will teach you everything you need to know to succeed and be ready for the job. Andrew Frank had to lecture in Anaheim for the remaining weeks of our class due to staffing which allowed Manny to fill in the rest in Redondo. He simplified lectures and taught us to think critically during patient assessment situations. He is a future doctor and will be a very great one at that. You need to practice your hands-on psychomotor skills. Manny and skills instructor Angelina did a great job teaching us the skills which ultimately lead to us succeeding in this course. I recommend taking the National Registry as soon as possible upon course completion. I passed the NREMT on my first try with plenty of time to spare. Thank you West Coast EMT!Michael Ursic

I want to start off by saying that I absolutely loved this course! I enrolled in the 5- week program and had Jayson as my instructor. He is an amazing teacher and made learning the material so much fun. This was a plus because his style of teaching made the days fly. Jayson was open to any question that we had and he even stayed after class for anyone who wanted additional help. I felt well prepared for both my ride alongs because he exposed us to skills every day and encouraged us to become comfortable with the procedures that we will face in the field. I also passed my NREMT on the first try ( woohoo)! Time went so fast. Jayson is an amazing instructor and he does everything in his power to ensure his students succeed! Make sure that you are willing to put in the work though!Antionette Simmons

I was a full-time EMT student here in February/March 2020. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with West Coast EMT. Kent was an awesome instructor that kept us engaged and smiling through lectures and hands-on skills sessions. He took the material seriously but had a down-to-earth, understanding attitude that was very receptive to questions (no such thing as a stupid question). Shout-out to Emily the administrator who posted our grades super fast as well! The class covered a TON of material, so there's not really any "off" time outside of class. If you don't dedicate all of your attention and efforts, don't expect to pass. I assume the poor reviews are those from students who were not able to put in 100%John Murray

Displeased. Was told that I was an incompetent EMT despite having worked on an ambulance and currently at a hospital for going on 6+ years. The sign off was very similar to when I first attained my license as far as anxiety goes which I had entirely forgot felt like. Proctor was on his phone very unprofessional. I've trained numerous EMTs while working on the units and half of them became FTOs for the company shortly after I left. What lead me to write this review wasnt the fact that I was out 75$, but the audacity of the person whom I assume over saw the program stating that she watched me struggle through all my skills while my initial proctor applauded how well I went though them with the exception of obgyn and ked. * did not have a manniquen or actually patient for me to place the device. Some people are visual learners hence the fail/ incorrect strap order. Deeply consider coming here for emt remediation though if your new to the field and need to start from scratch, they may help as far as prepping you for a fire academy or military like career mindset. There are other programs in the area that are just as well and less costly as well. Do your researchJaysson Aceves

Worst EMT course ever. They lost their license because they misrepresented their qualifications while I was taking the class. All of my work was lost, but they didn't tell me what was going on, so I finished up all requirements only to have to completely re-take the class (with another class provider of course). They continue to lie in their response to this review – do not be fooled. The "required deadlines" that I missed where about 6 months before the deadlines that stated when I enrolled in the course, and they told me about three weeks before the new "required deadline" that it existed.Nessarose Schear

I called SoCal EMT/Fire Training as I am trying to determine how to recertify my lapsed EMT-B and I was blown away by how helpful Kim was. I just missed the refresher course meaning I wouldn’t be taking it with them yet she still took a good 15 minutes to explain the entire recertification process. She saved me in so many ways with the tips she had. If the rest of the staff is anything like Kim, I would highly recommend choosing this company. Absolutely blown away by the level of professionalism, knowledge and support. Thank you Kim!!Andrew Belden

Let me start this review out by saying this class will not be easy especially if you take the 5 week course. This course is something you have to be fully engaged in or your going to fail. Now for the instructors they' re all amazing. Matt if he is your lecturer its going to be a very stressful class he will go through and ask the class questions to keep you engaged. By the end of the class for the day you will be happy the class is over and you can relax but you will also have an amazing grasp on the subject he was teaching. Adam another one of there lecturers. He's great he is always willing to answer questions you might have. My two problems is that he skips through some information. As well as hes just not Matt. Now for the skills instructors listen. Nicole one of my favorite skills instructors will make you keep doing the skills until you have them down. She the perfect level of hard ass who cares about her students. A few tips for the class -form a study group -Note cards -record your lectures -PRACTICE YOUR SKILLS -don't be afraid to ask for help on a concept you don't understand -Learn the pathophysiology -Learn terms or Matt will be on you So in conclusion if you thinking about taking this class make sure your prepared to put in the effort needed to pass the class day 1 they will explain what you need to do to pass. Also know when or if you make it through the class your gonna know your stuff. there pass rate on the nremt is so good because by the end of the class the information will become second nature. As of writing this post I have passes the class, Nremt, and have 2 interviews with an ambulance company, and Fire department. This class is not easy but if you take the time and effort it takes to pass the class you will be a good EMT.Genevieve Sowers

I didn't think I would need to read reviews or even write one because I assumed formal training should be the same regardless of who you take it from. The first impression was somewhat bad already because the program coordinator needed to boast about its success as if he's trying to sell something. He boasted about how the passing rate for his program is 90% compared to others around 60%; however, in my class, 24 students signed up but less than 16 completed it. I'm giving it 2-stars instead of 1 because your daily instructors themselves were good, but unfortunately, they have no say on how the program runs. I'm sure that the program coordinator is a decent person outside of work, but my honest opinion is that the management needs a new approach towards the students. If you look at other reviews, you'll read about yelling and insulting. Not a big deal, but this attitude towards students is more appropriate for academies and the program coordinator needs to understand that his students are CLIENTS, not his recruits. Some may think the yelling and screaming might be good stress training but it was not beneficial at all and took away valuable time from actual teaching/correcting. My biggest disappointment is that I was not given the proper feedback on my weaknesses: after the initial exam, I asked what I needed to study/review and the answer I got was "everything" (as if it's reasonable for someone to study a whole 3-inch book over a weekend). The only reason I enrolled in this program is because I wanted to complete it as quickly as possible. I've heard from other EMTs that UCLA offers a better program.Manny Islam

I really liked this course A LOT. Yes, the course is a bit more difficult than other courses, but that's a good thing. They really prepare you for working in the emergency field and make sure you're able to handle difficult situations under pressure. Some people just can't handle the pressure of dealing with life or death situations, and instead want the class to be easy and relaxed. EMT's are expected to save people's lives, would you yourself really want someone who slacked off and took it easy to take care of you when your own life hangs in the balance? Of course not. Unfortunately some people don't see it this way, and instead take out their frustrations on this course, instead of just admitting they aren't cut out for the job. The course itself is highly informative, and goes into a bit more detail to help prepare you a bit for paramedic school, should you want it. The instructors are very helpful and try and give you as many tips as they can for how things actually happen in the real world. I would highly recommend this course to other people.Alex Ruiz

Good EMS Recert instructor. They moved the business to another facility in the city of Whittier. They are up and running. Latest address 8116 Byron Road suite C. Whitter,CA. 90606Hector Ruiz

When we are challenged to help our loved ones sometimes we get anxious and or nervous in how we can assist especially when they are in the hospital. Well today for me and my family we were faced in one of those challenges and needed to find an ambulance service where they can transport from the hospital to our home. I contacted First Med and was assisted right away, this is about my grandmother who is 88 years old and is not able to walk so much since she has a lot of joint and health problems. First Med worked as a team and made the process so smooth that their was no hassle and or the run around. They are so professional that finding qualities is hard these days. These people are so caring and loving that they handled my grandmother as if she was their loved one. I was extremely touched by every single person who lend their hand to assure her and myself that don't worry we are here for you. I highly recommend for anyone who might be in need of any type of services when it comes to transporting. If I can rate 10 stars without any hesitations Id do that. They provide above and beyond services, services where now these days is hard to find. Thank you First Med for every aspect of the way. May God always bless your company and every single person who works their.Goharik Satelyan

This was our first time getting a private ambulance and the service, speed, professionalism and friendliness of FIRSTMED was 5 stars. The operator was extremely helpful and was very patient and knowledgeable. She answered all my questions and had an ambulance ready for me and my wife in a few minutes. They arrived about 30 minutes later and both MTS were professional and friendly. They truly made us feel that we were in good hands. We already saved their contact info in our phones and if we ever need another ambulance we will be calling FIRSTMED without hesitation.edanrogo

The two drivers that came to my house (Charles Burgess & Julio Zamarripa) were angels . I was having some severe physical challenges and they helped me feel relaxed and safe.. I was so blessed to find First Med Ambulance Service they were awesome !!!!Glenda Harris

I have car accident today at the ramp of 110 freeway going to carson st, when their ambulance driven by chris hernandez and allison budwig stopped and help us, they help and me and the old man who hit my car. Both of them stayed their until the police came. I appreciate their help, they are very professional and caring. Thank you very much for the help. God bless you for being an angelRufo Bugarin

I really liked working for APA. I felt like I got great EMT experience and learned a lot. The other EMTs that worked there were amazing and I always thought management was helpful and accommodating when I communicated my needs. Highly recommend as a first EMT job!Miranda McOsker

Vehicle was badly in need of service. The engine check light was on. The low tire pressure indicator was on. The licence was expired. Needed shocks badly. I was a mechanic for 40 years. I pick up on things like that.Bob Hebert