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

My Business Administration Management class was amazing, I learned so much and I am carrying it with everywhere I go. Some people do not like it and so do. My instructor was so brilliant and I am so proud and thankful for him. With his support and all of SJVC workers, instructors, and all around everyone, I was able to get threw this pandemic we are still having and graduate with a 4.0 and being on the deans list. I am thankful for you all. Anyone who wants to go to college for Business or just in general, go to SJVC. They got you covered and they support your every step and decision. They help you become ready for excellency and, help you find a job that you will love and if that job doesn't work out for you they will go over and above to help you succeed and find a position you want and love. Again I want to thank you SJVC for everything and I will be seeing you again soon.Alisha Gonzales

I'm in the midst of the program and just love it!! The teachers and staff are fantastic and it feels like they have become my extended family. They care and want you to succeed. They offer many resources to help if you hit a road block. It's a very professional environment and they continue to train you on maintaining professionalism. I have learned so much in the 3 months I've been attending thus far and look forward to all the things I'll continue to learn. I'm thankful for SJVC, with their help my goals are becoming a reality.Jamie Carroll

Attending SJVC has been a wonderful experience for me. The overwhelming support, love and time that everyone spends on their students is immeasurable. My instructor Dr. Warman is an angel. He is hands on with his students and checks on us outside of class. He is very dedicated, supportive and relates to us in many ways. I appreciate his hard work and commitment to his students. Means the world to me. I am thankful to be apart of such an amazing school and I'm looking forward to getting my certificate.Krystal Mcguffie

Crafton Hills College is a decent school overall. For every good thing about the school, there seems to be one or two minor bad things about the school. That being said, Crafton is a very inexpensive school. Crafton is a 2 year college that offers Associates degrees and transfer degrees. The college covers a lot of subjects and majors, but your mileage may vary depending on what particular major you pursue. Due to the fact that both Crafton and San Bernardino Valley College are within the same district, there is a non-compete clause for sports, meaning both schools can't have the same sports. Valley got all the traditional sports while Crafton got swimming. However, since both schools are within the same district, that means you can take classes at both campuses while working toward a degree. The location of the school is kind of out of the way, being on a mountain and whatnot. I lived in Loma Linda while attending Crafton and luckily only had to take one bus. A few of my friends and classmates weren't so lucky. One of my friends lived in Yucaipa and had to walk 2 miles and take 3 busses to get to the school. Its location on a mountain also means that there is a healthy population of various wildlife that occasionally wander onto the campus. While leaving the theatre one night, I saw a bob cat prowling the parking lot. Whenever the pandemic first started, Crafton, like most schools, was unprepared to move all classes online. That being said, they have since smoothed out the online education process and now offer in-person classes. There is currently no mask policy, meaning you might want to avoid taking very popular in-person classes unless you're double vaxxed and double boosted. All its flaws aside, Crafton will certainly hold a place in my heart. I met a lot of friends at this school and I had a lot of meaningful experiences.Jared Diamond

Crafton Hills is awesome. Went today with my husband to get his books for the new semester. Sad to see the campus empty. Everyone at EOPS and the bookstore were so friendly and helpful but the financial aid director's dishonesty turned a 5 star review into 3 stars. My husband, an immigrant from Mexico with asylum status was denied financial aid because he didn't register with Selective Service before his 26th birthday. He never even heard of Selective Service until this experience. But rules are rules and although unfortunate we accepted the fact that he wouldn't receive aid. BUT the financial aid director failed to tell us that he could appeal the decision and unless the they could prove my husband "knowingly and willingly" failed to register with Selective Service he would be eligible for aid. I just happened to discover this online and did some research. Every community college in the state provides the appeals form online except Crafton Hills and some offer to help with the process. The US Department of Education Title V Financial Aid Handbook says the campus financial aid director is obligated to review the evidence and determine eligibility on behalf of the Department of Education. Director John Muskavitch was dismissive and arrogant in his response to my initial email but reluctantly agreed to consult with the Department of Education in a follow-up email cc'ed to the Dean of Student Development.David Skelton

It’s a really peaceful campus and relaxing and stress-free. Until you have to deal with staff such as financial aid who are rude and unprofessional and most of the time don’t know what they’re doing. I called financial aid once to get an answer to an important question I had to only be told by the man that “he asks the questions around here.”. Sad because I do like Crafton but some of the professors and staff are not there for the students best interest and wellbeing.Kiara Washington

As a young man going to college for the for the first time, this was a great experience for me. I thought I would hate college, since I hated going to school my entire life, but wow this college is awesome. The school is really small. You will learn how to get around with ease. The campus is also on a hill, and surrounded by lovely nature, trees and animals of All sorts. Which I personally love. The tutoring system is amazing and I’m completely satisfied. I really abuse the math and English tutors everyday! The library is beautiful (my favorite place). The food though could use improvements though, but that’s about it. 99% of people are very friendly so it’s a great environment for me personally. I never thought I would love going to school until now thank god wow! I will never transfer to another college I love this place and I can wait to start school again. P.s if your taking English classes I recommend taking Mr Callinan best English professor hands down. He changed my life and made me love going to school. Cheers! -Allan MoraAU The Gypsie

Rio Hondo has evolved so much since i first started taking classes in 2006. One of the things that hasn't changed is the attention and support that the staff give the students. Many new buildings like the library have been reconstructed and updated to accommodate the return of all the students back to campus after enduring the pandemic. Alos a good place to hike. you can take the far side entrance by the police academy and continue on up the side road all the way to the top. its pretty challenging but the views are great. Im currently taking a ceramics class, and its quite enjoyable and you get to take home all your completed work.Andrew Ramirez

Best Community College I have been to, they have a lot to offer. Their programs help to guide students into their specific major. The career counseling helped me realize which career I want to be in. Also I found the math lab very useful and they even offer it Saturday mornings. They have the best staff who are very knowledgeable and caring and listen to you and offer the best advice to achieve your individual goals. I highly recommend this school for anyone who needs the help and guidance to help them achieve their educational goals.Jennifer Rios

Finally getting to go to college Cypress college is a perfect fit for one I know the area quite well and the ladies in the financial aid department were so helpful they were more than eager to find out any and all blocks that were happening that was preventing my semester to start and corrected it right away Cypress college has so many classes so many organizations that actually help people within the community whether it be for shelter food medical schooling clothing counseling and if they do not have what you're looking for they will get the information to get you to the proper place I witnesses good people at that college I'm proud to go thereJackie Ray Bass

I applied 7/23 and never received an email containing my student I’d. And yes I checked my junk mail. I emailed admissions per my acceptance email after not receiving my student id after 5 business days. Received an automated email saying someone would respond within 48 hours. NOTHING. Tried their “virtual drop in counseling’ and the page is not accessible. Called the college on a Thursday and get a beeping tone. Totally unprofessional. I’m guess the college is closed? Or they don’t have the tools to properly run a college? This is my WORST experience enrolling in a college ever!!!Brooke Bennett

I love Cypress College, I've almost finished my GE and I've only had one teacher that wasnt so great. The campus is safe and beautiful. The counselors are very nice and helpful. They have a financial aid office that is also very nice and helpful. I plan on transferring from Cypress College and go to Biola. So far, my experience has been great. Today, there was free lunch that was given out! I feel that Cypress College does it's best to serve their student thoroughly.Joy Hong

Graduated here in 2018. Yes the school is not perfect. but it is affordable and offers all sorts of academic programs for students & for those who are interested in learning a new skill. A few issues with the homeless people who easily make their way in the school's restroom and leave all their mess inside. A bit more security is also needed because of the area surrounding the school, but overall it's a good community college. Looking back now, I miss every moment I got to spend here. Class of 2018 !Ricardo Perez

Hello the college is full of students that live in the street and city is trying to make new parking structures but people can't afford rent payments. The next subject I want to talk about is the LA City Clerks office is hiring in November hopefully the election makes it better for independent voters to work more and help the community. Business administration can make changes in your life when you need accounting done but what about mechanical gang activities who will fight against immigration?Miguel Gutierrez

I graduated spring 2022 and is the best experience in my life. 2014 to 2016 the services are bad. When they build the student services building 2017 They are improving till now and a lot of students go there to enroll very good service now than before. I recommend to all students to take this college is a good.reel Woo

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

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

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

elenita r. Northridge, San Fernando Valley, CA 8/10/2022 After nine months of schooling, Pharmacy Technician Course i was really satisfied with how my instructor, Ms. Wiggy guide us to learn and understand our chosen field and be able to adapt in real life scenarios.In general the facility has everything you need and clean. Kudos to the school's staff for being supportive and accomodating specially from the very start of enrollment until the end of the course. If I would decide to take another course , I would enroll again and even recommend it to my family and friends.Thank You MIss Wiggy for sharing your knowledge and thank you VCMC staff and to my beloved school.. Its not only a school…its going to be your home alsoelenita rivera

When I first enrolled everyone was super friendly and helped me with the process and it went smoothly. The teachers and staff are very kind and caring and will go out of their way to help when you have trouble with assignments. And when you finish with the corse they help you to find a job in no time! If I could give more then 5 stars I would and I would recommend this school to anyone who wants to pursue knowledge and a career in the medical field!!David Rodriguez

Im a student , and just finished , I really love this school I learned a lot , even though I was gonna give up in the beginning , but Mr. U didn't give up on me , it was scary at first learning all this new medical stuff , but with the help of mr.u and my classmates I did it , and I can't believe how fast time went , I recommend this school for anyone at any age , I'm very greatful , and I can't believe I did it yay !!!maria gonzalez

PROS: -Nearly all of courses are open enrollment, which makes it very easy to enroll. -There is a range of classes and many of them are offered both online and on campus. -The staff are very friendly and helpful. -The refunds department is very helpful. -Enrollment is easy to work with. -Certificate programs can be more applicable to real world than some undergrad degrees Neutral: -There is a clear distinction between UCLA and UCLA Extension. Cons: -No student ID cards are issued to extension students -Generally excluded from using library, recreational activities, some other resources that require a student ID. -You do not get a student email account -The extension parking permits are only usable after 4:30pm, so if you perhaps find yourself at the school to meet with your professor or student services earlier in the day, you will need to find another parking option. -The Data Science Intensive program is not worth the money. You will likely need to Google all your coursework and homework.Andrew Sein

I am extremely disheartened with the deterioration in student support services. Instead of passing the buck, pretending a request hasn't been received, asking for more steps to be taken, more hoops to be jumped, and employing diversion tactics, how about we all do our jobs and take accountability for our actions or lack thereof. Another problem is the staff doesn't stick. Students don't know whom to contact for any issues. One doesn't always want to bother the academic advisor or DSO. I do appreciate new initiatives. International students were thrown out of the country on July 6, 2020. We are dealing with the trauma of a disrupted life and demolished dreams. The new circumstances are not yet favorable for international students. I applaud the efforts of the school (UCLA Extension with UCLA) to help us cope in this regard even if some instructors don't get it.Rati Tripathi

UCLA Extension has shown themselves to be incredibly disappointing in how they support their students (they don't). With the recent administration ruling, which threatened international students' stay in the states, this institution has given students zero productive updates and guidelines. Nothing on their website. Nothing on their social media. They did not reach out to their students to show any solidarity in this very difficult and scary time. Avoid this place if you can especially if you're a student planning to study abroad. Just by their lack of response /especially/ during a time as difficult as this, they will not support you if anything else comes up. If you're looking for a school that cares about you and your education, and not just your money, THIS ISN'T IT. Find a school that cares.Nina N

The SJVC-online BSRT program is very user friendly when it comes to ones computer skills. There are some minor glitches here and there when it comes to assignment communication. I am very happy with my decision in choosing SJVC to obtain my Bachelor’s degree. If you are a busy Respiratory Therapist do not hesitate and sign up asap don’t waste another year thinking you are too busy. This program is set up for busy Respiratory Therapist to thrive in. Join the excellent tradition of SJVC Thunder Cat’s, LET’S GO!Daniel Nunez

I enrolled in the MBC certificate program in April of 2021 after loosing my job. I have my degree in medical billing but was doing retail. I was worried about doing straight online school, however the instructors and the adviser Ernie were and are amazing at what they do! I now have made the deans list twice already and have the knowledge I did not before! Thank you SJVC online!Erica Florendo

The staff of this school is pretty good with communication, especially the Dean. Whenever i had a problem he was fast to solve the issue. The experience was great. I did have to find my own extern site, but my career advisor was really supportive and helpful. I wanted to attend the Nursing program but no one has responded so I will probably not do it here. Its a good school!!Anita Ingram

I have to represent my school! I dont know about the other programs but I finishes the LVN program graduated in Jan. 2015 the nursing department is amazing!! The school really goes above and beyond to train us and give us as much experience as they can. Shout out to Dr. Haney the nursing director!! Love this guy! He is a nurse and guess what also a Physician. We his students couldent be in better hands. Like every school they are not perfect but knowing you have a dedicated and devoted director that is willing to play theory instructor, clinical instructor, and spend his nights and weekends helping you and your education incase his staff fails, thats priceless! He is a role model to all students and staff and proves it if needed. I have the luxury to say a Dr. Was my theory instructor in nursing school and my classmates and I slammed dunked the NCLEX yeeea!! About job hunting I recommend alredy being in the field before you go spend $29k on a program obviously. I was alredy a CNA for 2yrs. And it was easier for me to get a job. Which I got right away by the way! $22/hr start off pay couldent get better for me and my family. I am so thankful to this school. Mr.Lee you are deeply appriciated and loved as well!Carla Espinosa

Staff was very nice. However, the ultrasound program is not accredited. When asked about if and how many students were employed here or near LA after graduation, they only kept saying examples of very few students that got employed in other states and small cities, pretty much anywhere that would overlook the program not being accredited because they needed employees. And even then it took them months to find the job. You can't sit for the ARDMS exam after graduation until after you have a year of full time paid work experience (which will be nearly impossible to find a job with out having done the exam or going to a caheep school.) Do your research please before picking a college for the AAS DMS program. This one wasn't the one for me. I decided to go to an accredited school which was only $1,000 more than WCUI. Worth the money because the school is very nice, modern, and its less of a hassle to sit for the ARDMS exam (which ima able to do quickly with out the paid work experience because of going to an accredited school.)Jennifer Martinez

West Coast Ultrasound Institute has been amazing to me, and every part of my experience they have been positive and given me high confidence that I made the right choice when I picked this school to get my training. The equipment is always available and the staff are super helpful, going above and beyond to help me when I need extra learning, and giving me encouragement when I’m on the right track. Fariba is one of the best teachers I’ve ever had in my life, she knows her stuff! As a lab instructor she is professional, Polite and she has great teaching skills, she cares about her students. When I need help she’s there, in class or out of class. Her instructions are very clear, with her lectures and techniques given to me and the other students to become more efficient sonographers. I know with these facilities and the staff here at WCUI, I’m going to be well prepared for a career in the field. I also just recently passed my SPI board exam. I’m very grateful for My Physics instructor &all the staff here. Thank you to all.Erojas C

yesterday 7/27/2020 I officially graduated from Concorde college (MA PROGRAM) and all I can say is if you’re looking for a school to help you learn about the medical field Concorde is it. They have great teachers willing to help you as much as possible. They have a great computer lab, always open to help! The school is very well kept and cleaned! Staff also does little events here and there just to show appreciation to the students which I loved. The staff here are AMAZING! 2 staff I would really like to shout out are ARIANA HERTZ & MONICA CARLOS! Both of these woman helped me so much and went out their way to make sure i was doing great at Concorde. Security GEORGE was also such a great staff, he always would help as much as he can. But overall all staff is great, super helpful and super friendly. I felt so welcomed at Concorde as soon as I got there! So glad I came to this school because not only did I get an education but I made some wonderful friends here too. I LOVE CONCORDE💙! And highly recommend it to anyone looking for a school to be in the medical field.Isabel Rosas

This review is overdue. But I wanted to wait until I had been working in my field a couple of years to review. I graduated in 2019 with my LVN, and I was able to obtain my license in January 2020. I was well prepared. Passed my nclex on the first try. But I studied and I followed the direction the instructors and staff recommended to get there. Sometimes it felt like they were dragging us through the ringer, when it came to assignments, tests, clinical etc. But it was well worth it. I started my job confident in all of the basic LVN skills. Vital signs, GT, wound care, interpersonal relationships etc. This school taught me so much about myself. If you are considering a career change; or a jump start to your career. I highly recommend. But don’t go here thinking it will be easy. You WILL have to put in the work. Also another tip, communication is key. If you don’t let the school know what’s going on, they won’t be able to help you.Chynna Hooper

Garden Grove Concorde is what you expect out of a school. I love this campus. I enrolled here in 2006 for the Respiratory Therapist program and graduated in 2008. During the program, they provided all the resources i needed to get through all my courses such as tutoring, 1 on 1 help, and most importantly the most friendliest, attentive staff from the front the front desk all the way to the top. i would like to mention someone who has help through my toughest times, Lynda Carlos. When i was having trouble with my application process she would go out of her way to help me. She was like this with every student and every one of my class mates love her. If anyone is out there looking for a school that actually cares about your future and education, I recommend this school.Ken Torres

Study! You have to take it serious. Show up, participate, study, study again. I graduated in 2019 Dec. There are some things that I wasn't clinically prepared for once I was on my own. So be assertive when doing clinicals and learn. If you drive be prepared to pay for parking everyday at campus! We had validations but it still cost about 5 dollars. The teachers I had were very knowledgeable and they change throughout the year. Also the teachers gave me references and even job recs.. When I say knowledgeable I mean in the field and nursing stuff not on teaching lmao!! I didnt give five 5 stars because they need a guidance counselor, I dont like one of the receptionist, one of my teachers was very brash, I'm missing some clinical experience, parking, and 3 people I know forsure didn't graduate or get licensed because they couldn't pass ATI. Ati is an online tutoring program.Rickel Allen

Good college and very helpful education to succeed and pursue your career. Graduated as an MA from Angeles college, CPR certified, and working on getting my phlebotomy license. Currently going to start the LVN program, couldn’t be more excited & nervous but Angeles college really helped me learn more about the medical field. Came in school without knowing anything to learning a lot, thanks to the best instructor Ms. Lopez! A very kind, patient and awesome person. Thanks to her I’ve learned so much and I can’t wait to learn much more in the LVN program. Great staff! If you have any questions or concerns they’re always there to help you in whatever you need, especially Ms.Eva and Claudia 🙂 one of the most wonderful people you’ll meet. Ready and excited to see what new things I’ll be learning in this program, thank you Angeles College!Kelyn Bermudez

Coming to Angeles college was an amazing experience. The staffs are really nice and Ms Lopez is an amazing teacher, everyone there are really helpful and they are willing to work with you on making it an amazing experience. I remember if I ever had any doubts or I needed help they're always willing to lend a hand. MS Lopez was an amazing teacher, she was my MA/phlebotomy teacher every time I had trouble or I didn't understand anything, she would always work with me and help me understand the material. Everyone who works in the front office are really amazing staffs. They help you set up your resumes, they explain how financial aid works, they help you work out payments, they also help with job search. It really is an amazing school.Kathy Ibarra

I do not recommend the school to anyone. I did not take the certified medical assistant exam right away and when I call them to ask them about it they said it was too late and I would not be able to take the exam. This is in fact not true. I found out I have 60 months from the time of graduation to take the exam. I misplaced my diploma and in order to get it they required me to come in in person and pay in cash and then return to pick it up. I need this diploma in order to sit for the exam and I work Monday through Friday 8 to 5. They are completely unwilling to work with me or help me. This is unlike many of the other schools available. I was very young and had no guidance at the time and will never recommend the school ever to anybody.coco cook

What makes this school great is the Job Placement Assistant Advisor Christopher Aono, he's a very Optimistic Guy full of energy always ready to help the Students. Although I only met Mr. Aono for only a month he has been very helpful for placing me in a clinic to do my Externship. From all the other staff he really reaches out from the rest by keeping in contact asking me how am doing at the clinic. Also he has a good Vibe that brings to the school and for him to be the First person to say congratulations to me for graduating and to say that he's proud of me for completing my hours and getting hired is overall great. Christopher Aono Thank you for your help.Andrew Ulloa

The class and professor Dr. Rivera was great ! But lack of communication with students is what this school needs to fix on. It can be messy at times how they work. They give out checks and my last one was never given because it was given to the wrong student. I tried calling the school and they would transfer me to different line and it seems like no one picks up the phone at all. They just have you jumping around and it’s like no one can help you out after all and you gotta find your solution to your problem yourself.jenipher reyes

I graduated from CDI on June 2022! I passed my NCLEX on the first attempt with 75 questions! It was an amazing experience because of the friends I made along the road, helpful staff, and their financial aid! Kim Cooper truly wants to help her students succeed, but you have to put in the work and study hard! There were moments in which I thought I was not going to be good enough to become an LVN, but I made it! Shoutouts to Adrian and Robyn in which my opinion were the best lecture professors as well as the clinical instructors: Toni, Kim Taylor, Fae, and Kristy!Giovanni Bautista

Great school, great staff and teachers. their supportive, they work with you and give you all the necessary resources for you to be successful in your nursing career. The financial aid adviser is everything he helped me with so many resources i didn’t even know existed. no other LVN school can prepare you for the NCLEX Exam like they can i truly felt ready to take and ace my NCLEX on the first try and I DID. Thank you CDI. and Shout out to Adrian best teacher ever taught me everything i know when it’s comes to medication.Asia Nelson

This school changed my life! The staff members are incredibly supportive and always available for tutoring or anything else that you may need to get you to the end of the program and NCLEX ready. I have zero complaints. All of the instructors, both clinical and lecture, are patient and hands on. And the office staff is just as amazing. I recommend CDI to any one who is serious about wanting a solid start in a nursing career. I absolutely made the right choice by enrolling.D Woodard

Our journey with Dr.Rad and his amazing team started when my wife was at her 12 week and we were looking for the best doctor in California to perform the Amniocentesis. Google didn't disappoint us and we were lucky to come across Dr. Rad. The exam has its risks and we thought a lot about doing it but after a warm and friendly call with Dr. Rad we gained a lot of confidence in his skills and experience. Living in San Francisco, my wife would visit her own OBGYN clinic through the early stages of her pregnancy, and often would meet different doctors each visit. Despite being a 10 minutes call from the other side of California, Dr. Rad had let us feel that we're in good hands before we even met. A few weeks later, we drove down to LA for the Amniocentesis and from that moment on we decided that we want him to be my wife's doctor. Believe it or not, but having someone like him in LA was one of the decision factors leaving San Francisco. Dr. Rad was always there for us, regardless of what time it was or what his schedule looked like. He's on a different level of devotion and dedication to his patients and it is clear to see that he loves what he's doing. The clinic itself is beautiful, and feels more like a SPA than a clinic. Everything is decorated with flowers, candles and essential oils with classical music playing in the background. No matter how scary a first pregnancy can be, when we were there, we felt confident. The most important thing for us throughout the pregnancy was the sense of having someone there, ready to answer any question we had. With any concern we had during the pregnancy, Dr. Rad would have us come over and get my wife checked immediately. This might sound obvious if this is the first time choosing a doctor but in the SF clinic (which is considered one of the best), we were sent to E.R since they didn't have the time to check her. Dr. Rad's team was absolutely amazing. Every time we came over it felt like visiting friends… Every single one of them is a real professional! Whether it's Brittany with her ultrasound skills that seems as if she's been doing it for 50 years or Alyssa that was there for every single question and helped us a lot throughout the process. We will surely miss you guys and see you in the next round 🙂 We did a lot of preparation for the delivery and participated in a few workshops, but Dr. Rad made sure that Beth, a long time midwife at Cedars Sinai, will come over and walk us through the process. We wouldn't exaggerate if we said that after speaking to her, we felt like it was our second time around. Our first baby boy was delivered by Dr. Rad smoothly without any issues and surprises. The entire team was very supportive and respectful to my wife's requests. We couldn't be happier to have chosen Dr. Steve Rad, his stellar team and the amazing staff at Cedars Sinai.Avner Yaacov

At my first 6 week ultrasound I was seeing another OBGYN at the time when I learned I had 3 fibroids that were the sizes of 4, 3, 3 cm. I wasn’t really sure what that meant for my pregnancy until I reached about 12 weeks and I was experiencing excruciating pain. I went to my OB at the time and when he confirmed it was my fibroids that were causing the pain, I could see the fear in his eyes when he let me know I was high risk and referred me to a high risk doctor that wasn’t available for weeks. I did some research and I found Dr. Rad and they were able to get me in right away. He made sure I understood what my fibroids were, why they were causing me pain (one of them doubled in size since my first ultrasound) the risk factors, and where they were placed. He closely monitored my cervix to make sure the fibroids were not causing me to go into labor early and made sure I felt comfortable with pain management options throughout the fibroid degeneration process. He actually cared about my condition and wanted the ultimate best for me. Dr. Rad has excellent bedside manner and for the first time in all of my years of OB care I felt like a person and not a number. I was able to talk to him at anytime with questions or concerns which is something I never had the privilege of. When I reached 37 weeks of pregnancy, my baby wasn’t moving as much and Dr. Rad made sure I went to L&D in which it was decided my baby was in distress and ultimately made the decision it was time to birth my baby to safety. I highly recommend Dr. Rad and his team. During my recovery in the hospital a nurse overhead my conversation with Dr. Rad and was shocked to find out he was just my doctor and not a longtime friend. That’s the type of doctor you want. One that cares and makes you feel safe with your life in their hands. That’s what you get with Dr. Rad! I cannot thank Dr. Rad and his team enough for getting my baby boy here safely.Justice

If you know Dr. Rad, you know he has the best bedside manner. He is so detailed and really takes the time with his patients and takes the time to check out every detail of our babies on ultrasound. He has very advanced technology and it’s the best thing getting to see every detail of your little one(s) before they actually arrive. He really goes into detail answering any and every question you have. I felt like family and felt completely taken care of throughout my whole pregnancy which Dr. Rad monitored. Most importantly, I felt that me and my baby were safe. I’ll never forget how Dr. Rad showed up to my hospital room after delivery to check on me and baby…it was late and I could tell he just finished a long day of work at his office. Any other doctor would have went home, but he came over to the hospital just to say hello and check on us. Even to this day, his staff still checks in on us. It’s the sweetest thing ever! Everything he made me aware of during my pregnancy came out to be true- and he caught everything weeks maybe even months in advance. He truly is a miracle doctor!!! So thankful for everything he did for us!Skye Hankey

At the time of this review, I'm a student that is almost finished with my schooling here. I am a part of the x-ray technician with medical assistant skills (XTMAS) program here, and I feel this is a good institution for learning this trade. The classwork involved quite a bit of homework, especially for the MA portion, but the instructors make themselves available basically every day for questions and possible tutoring along the way. I felt well-prepared for my clinical externship, and now that I've finished, I feel ready for my state licensing exam and the job that will follow. For anyone looking into the idea of starting here though, I'd definitely recommend not working while in school, if possible. If you have to work, part-time is gonna be your best option, so you still have time for homework. Overall, I'm glad I picked this school.Gabriel Nofer

When I found Gurnick Academy I did not expect to be invited to a community of caring coordinators and support staff. From beginning to end, staff members like Jackie, Letty, Ms. Lopez, and Dr. Gomez have encouraged me to be a great student and the best version of myself. They understood that students need support to navigate through both academics and life. I plan to continue my education with Gurnick Academy to obtain the XT certification. Jackie has been supportive and is helping me transition into my new journey as an x-ray technician With much appreciation, thank you Gurnick Academy.Emily Sosa

After being on a wait list for more than 3 years at Cypress College for their x-ray program, I had no more time to waste! I turned to Gurnick and accomplished my goal. Everyone was so helpful through the process. Both the professors and the staff is amazing. They do everything and anything to help you and are always available for any questions or concerns. I learned so much and am excited to see what is in store for me with this new career.laura lomeli

We went in for the ultrasound at 33 weeks and got pretty great results! I love that we were emailed every photo taken during the scan AND the video of the scan. Also, you get to choose which photos you want printed and how many! We got the "Adorable Me" package. The ultrasound tech was very friendly and knowledgeable. The room was cozy and there is a giant sectional sofa for family/friends to watch the scan. The only bummer is (I realized this after we left) we didn't get to hear baby's heartbeat even though it was included in the package. Definitely not a deal breaker, seeing as I get to hear it every two weeks at this point, but something worth mentioning. Overall an awesome experience and if you're on the fence about whether you want a 3D ultrasound or not… Do it! This is my first baby, but for any future babies I will definitely be putting 3D ultrasound as a must do!! 💕Claire Viers

I am extremely happy with our experience here. This is our second baby and we did not have a very good experience at the previous place we had gone too before. Made an appointment for 530 pm on a Friday and Robin was amazing. She was extremely nice and took her time for everything, even though it was Friday night, she did not seem rushed at all. You get the vibe that she really enjoys what she does. Our daughter was not cooperating at with the ultrasound very much so she was able to reschedule us at no additional cost. On our second visit which was a Friday at 6pm, she was a pleasure to be with. Extremely courteous and we were able to get a bunch of pictures. Bought another teddy bear with heartbeat just because she was so nice. Will definitely recommend this place to all out friends and family and will always come back if we choose to have more kids. Thank You RobinJose Valdez

My husband and I visited Forever Yours in Fullerton to find out the gender of our baby. The staff was very welcoming from the start. Due to the pandemic, this was my husband's first ultrasound he was able to attend. They made sure it was as special for him as it was for me. They did their absolute best to get the best images without making us feel rushed. We felt like the packages they offer were reasonably priced and we got exactly what we wanted. They kindly suggested we return at a later time to get an updated look at our baby, but they weren't overly pushy about booking another appointment. Due to their great service, I feel like we may return to see them. Thank you Forever Yours!Marianna Arellano

I would like to share my journey to becoming a successful CCAPP Certified CADC1 Substance Abuse/AOD Counselor by way of Healthstaff Training Institute and the dedication and support of my excellent Instructor Miguel Palos. I attended Healthstaff in 2018, once I completed formal classroom training, Healthstaff matched me with an excellent facility to complete my externship training, I secured a paid counseling position immediately upon completion. During the time in class, our instructor told us he would help us prepare to take the state exam once we became eligible. Instructor Miguel kept his word. He made himself available by offering several weeks of exam prep sessions and once we agreed I was ready to test, I scheduled my exam and I am happy to report I passed on the first attempt! This accomplishment was achieved by being well prepared, thanks to our dedicated instructor Miguel Palos. Thanks Miguel and Healthstaff Institute! If you are interested in becoming a CCAPP Certified Substance Abuse/AOD Counselor and want the best of training and preparation, I highly recommend Healthstaff Institute and Instructor Miguel Palos. Best Wishes to all!TheDeborah0777

I graduated from Healthstaff in 2019 and recently passed my CADC-1 exam. Although I graduated years ago, Miguel has always made himself available via email throughout my career journey and also helped with getting certified. While I was in school he mentioned that he can help me prepare for the test once I got a date. Getting that date took some time and in the interim he would periodically email me to check up on me. I finally got my test date and he is a man of his word! He helped me prepare and I can honestly say I feel I passed easily as a direct result of his help. I always took his advice seriously and can now say I am a Certified Drug & Alcohol Counselor for the County of Riverside. I feel he truly cares deeply about his students success and is very passionate about helping every person that walks into his classroom. I am so very glad I chose Healthstaff for my educational needs and highly recommend this school. Lucille is also amazing with guiding you along during your internship. I am forever indebted to everyone at Healthstaff!Krystal Kanaple

I'm really glad I read the wonderful comments about this school and about Mr. Mike when I was looking for school to go to become a Pharmacy Technician. He taught the lessons in a way everyone and anyone who is willing to learn will learn the material. I am extremely grateful to have had such a great teacher who saw my potential. He even helped me get a job straight into the hospital, even though I have no job experience he knew I could get it. Now I'm going to start my new job at the hospital soon, and start university next fall to hopefully one day become a pharmacist. I really really recommend this school to anyone who wants to become a Pharmacy Technician.Natalie Flores

Reclaiming my time!!! I am just beyond appalled with the "help" I did not receive. After submitting an application via the website it took about 2 weeks for a member to reach out to me. When they did reach out to me all they told me about was that the class started in which I was trying to take which was security guard that it started yesterday on Monday March 7th. Being that I completed an application way before the start time of the class you would think someone would reach out to me and tell me about the funding that they have available. Not the case. I was told to call a number and figure it out myself as far as funding goes for the security class. Long story short if your looking for a security class to take and your paying for it then go online it's far cheaper! Very disappointed.sadiq bolden

This school helped me achieve my goals regarding my education. I’m grateful for all my teachers who believed that was capable to complete each course I took. I recommend this school to those who wants to have more skills for a better job and for those who wants to pursue a career. Child Development Class had helped me expand my vocabulary as an ESL student and also helped me be more confident about my skills to pursue a career in Child Development field. Thanks to Mrs. Johnson and Ms.Velazquez I got my permit as Teacher Assistant but I will get more training to became a great teacher. Thank you Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center for this amazing opportunities you have given me to have a better future.Kimberly Jacobo

I was attended for 6 Months until Mr. T automotive technician class stopped due to him retiring . & unfortunately he didnt input my attendance so basically only got certified for Technology 1 & Suspension and Steering . For being there for six months I was told I was suppose to receive more certifications than two . So I called the office and they informed me if I wanted to get those certifications that I didn’t get that I would have to retake the class and to make matters worse till this day they still haven’t found a replacement for the automotive tech class! So I basically just wasted my time . So unprofessional so unorganized . What a waste of timeBryant Mena

Wanting to share my expirience during my time at Laurus College, I felt it would be appropriate to let others who might be looking at taking their next level of education at one of the Laurus campus'. When I started back 4 years ago, little did I know I would be able to take on this new chapter in my education, starting with the goal of earning an Associates degree, let alone walking away with my Bachelor's as well. The staff at Laurus helps one from start to finish, answering questions and offering support to ensure you not only are at ease, but also with the intention of you succeeding in the goal you have set. Flexible classes, locations and programs is just a few key factors that led me to take on this challenge, and with myself finally reaching my goal and then some, I must say that this was a far better expirience than I ever expected. If you are looking at broadening your resume, personal goals or to set an example for your children, and feel like you are not up to it, too old or not capable, DO YOUSELF A FAVOR AND TALK TO A LAURUS COLLEGE represenative and get started. You have no idea how easy the process is and how it can work in your favor.Miguel Campos

Started my studies on Medical Billing around mid-2017 and due to my present work issues and my mom being living in the east coast (and very old) there are times I have to travel and visit her and Laurus college staff and instructors were very helpful on giving me schedules that were very flexible, and be able to continue on my class even I am not physically present (online). Of course I have to do my part completing my homework, projects and quizzes. I have 2 more courses to go but I'm thinking of continuing it to Professional Business course, and of course I will still enroll it in Laurus College.Andre Tagulao

Its nerve wrecking going back to school especially after 20plus years. The staff at Laurus College made it so easy and comforting. Yes, I enrolled last Nov., 2021. So far my only complain is that I wish I had enrolled sooner. The thing that stood out for me with choosing Laurus College, is simple, they care about their students. Their main goal is to help us accomplish our goals, to see them through and through. They give positive reinforcement. And the Instructors that I have had thus far, truly passionate about teaching. So, Thank you Laurus College for this experience that continues.Nancy Arenas