20 Best Surgical Tech Programs In Fresno, CA (2022 Updated)

I've been attending FCC since summer of 2016 and will graduate, god willing, this spring 2019. Full time, year round, no breaks. Although parking requires at least an hour grace period, I believe the over all experience is what you make it. I've come across rude people maybe having a bad day and I've had instructors I could not relate to. Its all very frustrating. Its sad to say the success rate at this college is 17%. But, then again this is an adult school. Nobodies going to call your house when your absent or hold a parent-teacher conference when your not doing your work. I am working on a Human Service degree and have enjoyed the ups and downs of my classes. The load was a little heavier in a few and I had to buckle down and utilize the tutorial, ETC, PASS, Computer lab and all other resources available. In all the those places I found the staff and student help extremely eager to be of service. The assistance was much appreciated. Honestly, I don't think I could of got through math without it!Philip Tristan

I am not speaking for this business itself, merely the college district's education quality. I have taken classes at Fresno, Clovis, and Reedley Community College, and I have had an absolutely deplorable time. I don't feel like I'm getting anything from the classes; I don't feel the staff is prepared to teach online, if at all. If you are going to teach college-level English, you should not make punctuation and grammatical errors consistently. If you are teaching a law class, you should not do it from inherent bias and perspective. If you are conducting an online course, you should not have to hold up a piece of paper because you don't know how to make a slide. An absolute and utter waste of my time and money, I am so glad I got the nerve to go back to school; now I will find somewhere to teach me, educate me, and get me further in life.Mercedes Scott

Good college for students to get their AA degrees and this college has cheap tuition. Professors and management are also good and you can also transfer to a university after 2 years. It is said that Fresno City College is the first Community College in California. Registration to classes is simple and online, and they offer all kind of classes. It is better if you choose Nursing as a career because it pays off well. Check it out your self.boss Bhai

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

If anyone is looking into the medical assistant field please do yourself a favor and look at the pay rate and how much it costs to attend this horrible program. Program costs about 30k and MA barely make that yearly, you can go to a community college for about the same time and get paid to go. I cannot wait for SJVC to get sued for taking advantage of vulnerable people, giving false promises to students of a career in medical assistant, you will not be able to live on that type of low income. You have a better opportunity making more money at Target, most of my credits did not transfer even though I was told they would so I wasted my time. I had to retake most of my classes which I did in about the same time as I was at sjvc and will be applying to the nursing program. This is a horrible schoolJammy Jam

An amazing institution Went here as a student from Feb 2019 until graduation Oct 2019. I was enrolled in the front office medical admin program. 7 months and upon graduation, I passed and got nationally certified for billing/coding. My teacher Ms.Hernandez was amazing, caring and knowledgeable. The school and its staff went above and beyond for me (I was unemployed at the time) and now I am employed and have actual hope for my future. It taught me a variety of skills that applied in many jobs for medical assistants. The bad? It won't teach you everything. It won't get you a Masters Degree and a six figure job. But that's not the point of this trade School. It's a start, a path to better prospects. It's made good on that so far =)Vince M

I had previously been accepted to a university, having experience payment issues (that school was wicked expensive) I found SJVC, they help me make a smooth transition from the other school to there and my time there was amazing. Meeting different people from different programs and other people who just didn't want the traditional school experience. I went for my certificate MOA program (took 7 months of class time and 2 months of externship time). Loved my teacher and classmates and learning was easy and I understood all the lessons. I even got on the dean's list after getting my certificate. My career counselor even helped me find my full time job. Have nothing but good to say about this school and mostly my teacher.Jessica Hamilton

Well i started this school last year in January and just finish and got my Liscenes. Ues there are thing that could be better at this school. But is there any school thats perfect? No. It really all depends on you. You get out what you put in. Have a bad attitude youll have a bad time. If you came to this school for the right reasons youll do fine. But only if you stick to your guns. One thing i can say is the instructors here really do care for your future. Things are changing as they always do in life. But again remember why you came to this school and you'll be fine. Im proof of that. I hated high school and got bad grades when i was here i had an average 3.7GPA. You can do it.Benjamin Goerzen

I recently graduated from the Electrical Technology program. Overall I feel satisfied with the program. The teachers are top notch industry guys and they really want you to succeed and will bend over backwards to help you understand the material. Unfortunately I went through 90% of the program during the corona virus shutdown and it made it difficult to do without the constant hands on part. So I had to make sure during the open labs I got as much put of it as I could. Which still taught me a lot more then I expected. I was satisfied even through the program being shut down. Im Confident the next group of guys will have a lot better experience and learn a lotTimothy Douhan

The HVAC program is a complete waste of time and money. I did 4 modules, and two of those made me regret attending SJVC. The school lost a very knowledgeable teacher and out of desperation hired a teacher that had no teaching experience. The Dean doesn't care about her students, I had multiple conversations with her about the program that lead nowhere. The school doesn't have teachers that can teach, my advice is to look for another school like I am.Jesus Vigil

IOT might be a great school but as for the nursing program that was one of the worst experiences of my life. I usually dont review places or make a fuss about things but in this case I feel obligated to warn people about this program and the people who run it. My name is Luis Alberto Salazar and for personal reasons I go by my middle name, for one whole year that I was enrolled at IOT I would ask Dr. Bar to call me by my middle name, every time she would refuse. This constant battle I had with her made me very uncomfortable to the point where it felt like harassment. She would belittle me and compare me to her child constantly. I felt humiliated in front of the class in multiple occasions. I cant stress enough how important ones name is to their identity. That is something that she does not understand, if you are someone who does not go by their birth name or if you are trans and you have changed your name, please consider another nursing program.Alberto Salazar

I started my journey at IOT in September of 2019 and I just recently finished school with them in June 2020. I loved my time at IOT. I took night classes which were taught by Mrs. D. Mrs. D is the best teacher I could’ve asked for. She taught us from the book but also shared her experiences in the medical field as well. I appreciated that because I was able to apply that to when I started working in the medical field as well. Overall, I think this is the best vocational school you can go to because the staff really cares to help you, and they offer different class hours to help with our busy schedules. I ended up getting hired at my extern site and I couldn’t be happier with where I am currently at.Jamie Torres

I would just like to say that Institute of Technology was an awesome experience. The Staff was very supportive and understanding. The Heating and Refrigeration training had some awesome teachers that made sure that the students understood the lectures and study materials. Institute of technology also had a nice resource room and a Computer Room to do all my projects and homework. The best part about my experience was that Institute of Technology connected me with a job a month before I was officially done with my training. I just can’t thank them enough… I Juan Reynoso, would definitely recommend Institute of Technology!!Dj Mannygroove

I got to meet helpful and wonderful instructors and classmates. I was transitioning from a new career so you can imagine the excitement and anxiety I got before attending this class, however, the instructors and materials made everything easily understandable. Although, it is understandable, you have to do your part in daily learning. I learned alot about dental assisting and do not regret taking this class. Highly recommend.Stace Vang

Really loved my time here. The instructors were so thorough and helpful and the class environment was healthy and enjoyable. I’m grateful for this experience and the time I’ve been able to grow and learn dental assisting. Got a job while still in school and loved being able to learn this whole time!Hannah Pool

I'll be honest, this was an amazing experience to become a Dental assistant, I was really afraid about a this experience but teachers were there for everything that I need, the resources were fantastic to learned. The best and convenient part was easy and fast I highly recommend this school👌🏻Rosa Magaly Gomez

CIMS is a great place to learn. Most of the staff are not only amazing and welcoming but friendly and helpful. Sherrie was so helpful with registering and helping with any and all problems with ADB. Mr. Jackson is a man of few words but always welcoming and helpful. Ms. B is an amazing instructor, she’s tough but exactly what is needed to prepare you for the medical field. If you listen, pay attention and put a little effort in you’ll do amazing. Thank you for helping me get back into the medical field, I’ve always been fascinated by it all. I would definitely recommend my friends and family to CIMS. Thank you Sherrie, Mr. J and Ms. B I can assure you I’ll make you proud!Samantha Gallyer

As a student with little knowledge in the medical field I chose the Lab Assistant course at California Institute of Medical Science. All of the skills and training received were exceptional. It as fun, interactive and very helpful. The clinical hours are even more exciting. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who loves working with people and would like to give back to the community. My words cannot explain how much gratitude I have for the involvement in my continuing education by the staff at CAIOMS.Dee Lee

I absolutely love this school and the staff! Ms. B, Sherri and Daneillie are amazing and very professional. They all get stuff done that needs to be done. I also like the fact that the class is small, you get more hands on learning. I am currently a medical assistant student here, but I’m almost finished. I’m really happy that I chose to come to this school. Thank you again for everything that you 3 do! You are greatly appreciated! *Karen BerberanKaren Berberan

This is the best school in the valley. I drove everyday from Terra Bella every day for 4 weeks to get the BEST. Sorry all the other campuses, I sat down next to students that were attending here already and they told me how happy they were. The drive, the gas, the time, all worth it. From Rick to Sally & Mari to Everett, (the director actually taught my CDL PERMIT CLASS) to every yard instructor they make it so worth it all. I wish there was a option for 100 stars for above & beyond the call of what a school should do. I have my license, with all endorsements and from first day until today 4 weeks and 1 day. If you choose another school you did yourself a total disservice. You will always be sad when you choose because of price only.Victor Martinez

Unbelievable. I loved it here. People are so nice. And once DMV finally allowed appointments this school had 20 tests and 19 passed. 53’ trailers. Classy trucks. They not only look good going down the road, they back it up with performance. First time every time. Front desk is always friendly, Rick doing admissions knows how to help you, Karen was wonderful in the classroom, then you have 5 instructors to help you. Thank you-Pops, Bryan, Fala, Kenny, Mark- great attitudes great people. Friends for no they are family for life. Then Everett backs up every one of them with stellar performance. I’ve never seen anyone stay so busy yet keep his eyes on every detail. Thank you ACI!’Daniel Torres

This school is tops. From day 1 I felt at home. Everyone is family here. I didn’t want to leave on any day. My mom had to call me to come home for dinner. Lol. This was an awesome experience. This is such a great school other students from ACI’s other campuses want to attend here. The Director of all the schools actually is hands on, he even taught skills one day. Rick asked me every day how was school. They say they open at 7 but instructors show up at 5am and they let you prep trucks so that you can learn even more. Today I got my class A and I am so happy that I chose this school.Christian Rosales

Great class! Adam Okada is a very informative teacher. Due to the pandemic the course was online. It wasn't as bad as I thought it'd be. Adam answered any questions I had immediately and thoroughly, even through email. Thanks to this class and Adam I passed my certification exam and am now employed in SPD. You won't regret taking this course! Especially with an instructor like Adam teaching and guiding you.Dannis Yang

it was a good experience taking the zoom class for sterile process technicians. plus the instructor that I had was very helpful too , his name is Adam okado . if you have this teacher , he is a very helpful person because whatever you need help on you can always ask ! But thanks to him , I passed on my very first try on the test !sincerely abbs

This course is a 5 star rating! The instructor Adam Okada has a wealth of knowledge in the industry and years in the field to not only teach an amazing course but share his experiences from the front-line and tools of the trade that you may not recieve from other courses or instructors out there.Cheron Rojo

Experienced friendly and courteous staff to answer my questions. I felt encouraged and confident to go into an area of great need and a perfect way for me to be a help to my community, especially during times like these. Thank you for your time and help and sharing the support and financial help that would be provided.Marilyn Cortez

I called to get information about the classes and also to visit the school. They were able to help me right away and give me all the info I need. The classroom was clean and the receptionist was nice and professional. I’m looking forward to applying for the CNA class! Maybe even the HHA class after I’m done.Liz K

The CNA program was recommended to me by a dear friend of mine. I was very impressed with the accessibility of information available on the website. I ended up making the decision to join the program and am so excited to start soon!Nathan Cortez

I called to get information on two programs. Because I'm paying for this and have a child and want to see which program fits not only myself but my family aswell. The young lady who helped was very rude telling me there two different programs and why I wanted information about both which ^^ I explained and she got irritated I was requesting information about both she said I'm not doing both choose one I did and that program director reached out but I couldn't hear her and so she hung up never called back. I call back telling her what happened and if she can have either programs director call me cause I want to get the ball rolling and there's online hygienists she proceeds to yell we don't have that we only have this I said can I finish saying it's online she then says yes it's online online only I'm like yes I know. she's says we'll I'm only able to put you in one so choose I do again so again I'm waiting for the call to get basic information class schedule how many units start date cost of program. Very rude from girls who initially answer you guys are for front for sjvc you should be more professional and if you don't know something atleast talk as if you do and don't interrupt what ppl are trying to explain so you can get off the phone to continue your conversation with your Co worker.Angeles Garcia

I was really excited to return to school and gain some experience to finally get a job. My instructor was very helpful and kind. But when it would come to administration, that was a whole different thing. It would take them a while to reply, my previous career advisor would take almost two weeks. With my previous career advisor, I felt like my suggestions and my goals were thrown out the window. It honestly made not want to even associate with them anymore. And I didn’t. Of course, this may have upset them, but after being left with no answers, I didn’t want to waste my time. I was told that I would get a job as soon as I graduated. And even though I was grateful for being given the chance, I left the job. I was severely unhappy and I realized that it’s not what I even wanted or suggested from my career advisor. Thinking on it now, I feel like I have done my career search all on my own. I honestly regret I even went back to school.Mina Miranda

I graduated the surgical technology course in September, 2018. I love SJVC!! Within less than a week of graduating, I applied for a job and went to work as a surgical tech. The instructors were fantastic, the courses challenging and stimulating, and the pace was fast. Best advice: Hit the ground running, don't procrastinate, be prepared for class, do all of your reading, assignments, and projects as soon as they are assigned, and you'll do fine. Everyone at SJVC has been so helpful… It's definitely not a regular junior college campus. (Thank God…) I highly recommend SJVC, no matter what field of study one chooses to pursue.Frank H. Weeden

Doing what you say you’ll do is very important to me. If you say you’ll call me the next day to see how I’m doing, I expect a call – not a text message with a link to a survey asking how I’m doing. I don’t understand why you wouldn’t just tell me what was actually going to happen versus setting an expectation and then doing something completely different. And if you say you’ll be calling me the following week to go over results, I expect that to actually happen – but as of today, it’s been two weeks and two days and there’s been no call. I learned of my results from my husband in the car on the way home from the procedure, and then again this morning when I received a MyChart notification in my email. As for my experience at the facility itself, it’s a very nice place and everyone I met was great. I don’t think I’ll ever schedule with this particular doctor again, though, since he only does procedures in the afternoon. Mine was scheduled for 2:30 and I was given a 1:30 arrival time. I was told to stop anything by mouth four hours before my procedure time, but when I asked for clarification, I was told I actually couldn’t have anything by mouth FIVE HOURS before my procedure time. I’m glad I asked because if I’d suffered through the afternoon with a migraine from dehydration only to get there and be rescheduled because I stopped drinking an hour too late, I don’t think I would have gone back. On top of that, the doctor was running about 45 minutes behind. I understand these things happen, but I think next time I’ll look for a provider who does procedures in the morning to make the struggle bus ride a few hours shorter.Lauren Marie Vierra

I had my Colonoscopy yesterday at this place. It was just wonderful how they went above and beyond to Make me feel so comfortable. It was my first one so I was nervous and, they were just amazing. From the start of singing in to walking me to the car. And, everything in between. The nurses where all so helpful and kind. My Doctor was just amazing and talked to me about everything. Anesthesiologist super knowledgeable and made me feel very comfortable. The after care Nurce I had was the sweetest. I highly recommend this place.Pam Stephens

My sister was the driver from the facility.. Central California Endoscopy Center was spot on from start to finish! I’m very thankful and impressed with their caring expertise! The front office staff treated everyone that walked in with respect and professionalism! Dr. S Sekhon, Moonlight, and Melissa were super! They made my first experience very easy! A+ A+ A+ A+ Keep Up The Great Work!! Thank You! Larry G.Ericka Vaughn

If I could I would give zero stars.The owner seems to use the same standard and non personal boiler plate when responding to negative reviews. He certainly doesn't respond to emails concerning patient care. I left one over 10 days ago and never got a response. I was a patient of this medical office for roughly 3 months. I had 3 office visits with doctors, an XRAY, a steroid shot, was diagnosed with knee joint degeneration requiring a full knee replacement, was asked for medical clearance from my cardiologist for surgery – done, was given a surgery date with two pre operative appointments with blood work, and an EKG- completed! During the second preoperative appointment I was told my insurance wouldn't pay for a computer aided surgery procedure with a cost of $750. I offered to pay for this out of pocket. I gave them my credit card, they billed it, then credited it back before I left the office after my appointment with the doctor. During the consultation with the doctor, the conversation starts with, "it's very awkward to discuss insurance" and a very frightful and concerning comment "he needs to find a surgeon who takes my insurance to do the procedure". After numerous appointments and lab work where my insurance card was presented and accepted, I'm now told I am "out of network" After 3 months of doctor visits and procedures, I'm told my surgery- scheduled 2 weeks out- was cancelled . Abandoned at the last minute and at a critical stage in my care plan that they set up and scheduled. Here's the kicker. I'm already seeing another orthopedic specialist. Sierra Pacific missed a torn meniscus and a slightly torn MCL in their dignosis. Seriously? Luckily for me things do happen for a reason. Patient beware! Consider going elsewhere and at the very least getting a second opinion before you decide on surgery. Based on my experience these people are not competent and really don't care about you personally.Bill Roeder

Update-response from the owner-in my opinion insincere. I responded same day to the link provided by, "response to the owner" so a discussion could be had. No surprise, it's been almost two weeks and no further response from the owner-scam. ____________ I was referred to Sierra Pacific Orthopedics from two coworkers who had great results but due to SO poor communication and planning. I left shortly after checking in and after a three hour drive. The place is nice a modern day Taj Mahal but with no signage as to where to go once you’re inside. One of the first things out of the receptionist mouth was asking for a credit card to cover anything that the insurance didn’t. They had my insurance information well in advance and I should’ve been informed of this that there could be personal expenditure on my part. She didn't have an idea what the cost might be, I doubt there would be any but regardless I wasn’t about to give them a blank check on the credit card. She then produced a stack of forms to be completed that should’ve been provided to me in advance or website portal, for the cost of this place they should have clean copies not a fourth generation reprint. Some of the forms were repetitive. I left due to their lack of consideration for my time and my impression that they're just about the money.Mark Johnson

Eric and Hayley were awesome! So is everyone that works there. It's a very busy place. Lots of people. Update: after just a few physical therapy sessions and I really feel like I am on the road to recovery. I'm so thankful and grateful for their continued help. First time being there, I was 2 minutes late. Was told I might not be helped! Was told I was supposed to be there 10 minutes prior. I looked at all my paperwork, that was not explained to me that it was critical that I be early. On anything that I had or received. Once through the first time process. It has been a breeze. Eric was very through and I appreciated that he patiently listened to my concerns and goals. He answered everything in a manner that I could understand and follow. I appreciate that. Hayley helped get me going on other things. I appreciate her calming and happy attitude. As I was checking out I noticed the signs. I took pictures. They are included in this review. So if you are early, you might not get seen. Or if you are late, you might not be seen. I hope this information is readily known. I highly recommend this awesome place and the awesome therapist's!Moe Bundy DeVries

I came here on 08/17/22 to get a COVID-19 test for my upcoming 💔 Heart Surgery on 08/19/22 at 1pm but I got here a little after that time but it was to be at 3:30pm but they got me in earlier so it was great! & Dr. Palaniswamy & his team was so freaking awesome!!! From the beginning to the end the check in was very fast & quick & the nurses that did the preparation work (checking vitals to shaving off the hair on me to getting me ready & dressed) & the meeting of the Anesthesia specialist that explained to me everything first before the surgery & another male nurse that help take me into the "Operating Room" it was great & everyone was so professional & caring & they all did their jobs very well & excellent!!! So I stayed overnight & the "ROOM" was very quiet & peaceful & it had everything you could want there was a nice view out of the 🌞🌳window & a restroom with a 🚿 shower & a 🚽 & the bed was just right & a new 📺 TV with movies & music on it & so much more to watch! & so I got a breakfast the next day & a lunch also the food was very delicious & yummy!!! 😋 THANK YOU to all of the kitchen staff & to everyone else you made my stay very pleasant & may "God Bless" you all & your families for doing what you do here at Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital Amen!!!🙏 & what a Great Job! 👨👍 💯%+ & ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'s which is never enough!!!Stanley Ochoa

Terrible. Absolutely terrible, they almost killed me not once!.but multiple times! They let my heart rate sit at 150 with a temp of 109 for over a day, the night nurses (Gilberto) was the reason I almost died the second time. The doctors have ABSOLUTELY no clue what they're doing. They sent me home with a pneumothorax, AND a hole in my lung so I almost died on my couch at home and had to be careflighted all the way back. They perform surgeries that they botch over and over again. They messed my surgery up FOUR whole times. The last time they left a hole in my lungs with absolutely no intention or method or fixing the hole. It should have been a surgery that kept me in the hospital for only 3 days. I was there for A MONTH of pure torture. Keep in mind I am only 31, if they had done this to anybody elderly, they definitely would have killed them. DO NOT get your work done here, everything at this location is incredibly unprofessional; and they don't care about their patients in the slightest. The entire hospital needs to be shut down and abandoned. They're doing more harm than good. Oh; and even if you tell them you're in pain they'll insist that you're lying and ignore you for hours. The patient care here is absolutely disgusting.Josh Konkel

My husband had a scheduled procedure done in the Comprehensive Evaluation Center. Privacy, or rather, the lack thereof, seems to be a bit of a problem there. My husband's "room" had 2 "authorized personnel only" type doors in it, through which random hospital personnel walked – other doctors, nurses and even maintenance people – through. his. "room!" His "roommate", the lady on the other side of a curtain, was having a similar procedure done. We got to hear all of her personal information as well as to listen to the entire procedure and her physical reactions to it. It was rather disturbing and unsettling. On a positive note, procedure was effective and hubby is doing better.Tina Kampen

I attended the Sanger Adult School for Phlebotomy from August 1-17th, 2022. (2 1/2week course) I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who is excited about learning Phlebotomy. Our instructor, Mr. Warren was very knowledgeable about everything and answered every question we had. He also made class so much fun and enjoyable through the lectures/ phlebotomy videos/ class time, etc. He made sure we all understood what was to be done. Our other Instructor, Ms. Erica, was also very knowledgeable and answered every question when it came to skills portions in the laboratory, and also helped with resumes, and mock interviews! I didn’t think I would enjoy it so much but I did ! Exceeded my expectations ! Excited for the future now & So grateful I got to experience this course!! Highly recommend to anyone interested ! Thankyou !Adriana Torres

I took the Phlebotomy course with Ms. Garza and Ms. Craft a few months ago & also just completed the MA course with Ms. Torres & Mrs. Blackwood! Loved all my instructors! They were all very knowledgeable and caring. The courses were very fast paced so it was always great that my instructors were always available to help when needed. 10/10 would definitely recommend! 😊Annabel Cha

Almost to the end of my MA class with ms Torres and ms Blackwood. They are both very helpful and patient with everyone involved. I would recommend the class to anyone wanting to get a start on their career. Super fun and learn so much all in one.Renee Ramirez

I have cancer and come to the university medical infusion center, I always make my appointments on time or am earlier but they never get me in for at least 15 to 30 minutes, while in the back it takes another 30 minutes to an hour before I get my meds to get started. I don't understand why it takes so long. 1.5 hours to 2 hours before I get started.Mike Padilla

They always mess up my medication and appointments. They don’t communicate with insurance companies and customers service is very poor, they act like they are doing you a favor.Enrique Serrato

When is Fresno going to have its own UC campus? It’s about time we build one. UCSF of Fresno? What the heck is that?S C

School staff is very nice but school is extremely unorganized. Everytime I called for assistance about admissions or registration I was given contradictory information. After finally being able to register for classes we were then given a wrong list of books to purchase for the classes (this happened 2 semesters in a row). All we got was an apology and given the correct book list to purchase the correct books.When I tried to book appointment my "advisor" was out on leave for 3 weeks. Hopefully they will get it together soon. Their mistakes kept costing me time and money and the only thing I got was an an apology but never a resolution.AMZN SEA

I got my undergrad here and to sugar coat it, I was not pleased at my experience here. There are always pros and cons to any university and this university was just not a good fit for me. There is a lot of disorganization and some internal conflicts. Just make sure you check out every opportunity and ask good questions before you make a big commitment. FPU does have some great professors. The business professors and bib.lit professors are nice and very personable! It was beneficial having my professors know me by name and to be able to have conversations with them outside of class.Kellie Borges

In the process of getting my undergraduate degree and this school has easy parking, teachers that are accessible, friendly people on campus, an area for commuters to rest/lounge, and fun community events. It provides a slower paced experience, positive atmosphere, and strengthens your religious beliefs as well as challenging them. I was impressed by how much I learned in non religious aspects as my field is psychology and I feel confident graduating here knowing I got the best college experience.Sar Nez

I currently attend this school and I’ve had nothing but positive things happen to me. I have one teacher (Shout out to Mr. Tostado aka Mr. T) who has been incredible and I know have him for the 3rd semester in a row. I have two more semesters before I graduate and I’m so excited to be the first one in my family to graduate college. So I think a lot of the reviews are just from disgruntled students who didn’t have a good experience. Everyone’s experiences are different. I love this school and couldn’t imagine going somewhere different.Chelsey Hayes

Out of all the community colleges that I've been too. Don't waste your time here. You're better going to Reedley or Fresno city. The front desk staff is very rude whether they're directing your call or answering your questions. Admissions and Records staff give yes and no answers when it comes to questions. They don't take the time to explain to students the reasoning behind anticancer forms. You're better off driving farther to actually be treated like a human being than going to this community college because it is closer.Amy Keovilai

I completed my associate's degree here, with other previous classes at Fresno City. I had a wonderful experience at Clovis. The lowest level of education from instructors was masters degree, the rest were either PHD or MD. All professors were great and willing to do whatever it takes to get you to be successful in their classes. But, this is college so they will not just hand you the answers and pass you, you must do the work.tim lane

Very unprofessional people working here. They don’t know how to communicate and have a lack of costumer service skills. The African American male who helped me at the front desk of the HR hiring even today at the School district was not focused. Was helping me with no confidence of what he was doing and didn’t speak up well. I could hardly understand him. I believe in those jobs you need to be very confident and speak clearly to the public as you are helping them out. I didn’t get this from him. Also the lady who was doing the finger prints was pressing so hard on my finger that she was hurting me. I told to sanitize the machine where I was putting my fingers because she didn’t. And the machine was not accepting my finger prints because the machine was dirty I had sanitized my hands already. She was hurting my finger cause she was so lazy to sanitize the machine. That is unbelievable and unacceptable. You guys should check on that. I had a horrible experience with these two people.Van Gonzalez

I enrolled and passed the CNA program. Mrs. Senatin LVN, Mrs. Gulshan RN and Mrs. Newell NP are absolutely the best! You will have the best and professional training. Their hearts belong to healthcare and they pass it along to you. Their compassion for people will be passed on to you. Not no half fast, it's fine will be provided. The way healthcare should be is the way it will be taught to you. I definitely recommend Fresno Adult School. Friendly environment and engaging with students. Thank you Fresno Adult school staff you guys are ALL truly amazing!Monica Flores

Fresno Adult School is a great establishment that really helps the community and those adults and need that want to further their education or catch up. Did Administration is pretty slow but their prices are fair and reasonable. They have a great facility but honestly there is nothing weird smell to it, like an old smell that doesn't go away. They always have certificates that vary from 8 weeks to 10 weeks or even a year but it just depends what you want to go for. Give them a call and get your information for an orientation.Felipe

The school had been great! Easy to get clinicals and the classes are good. The only reason I gave it 4/5 stars is because I think some of the general ed classes could have been planned a little better. I also work at hospital that I wanted to get hired at and it was hard to get clinical time at my own hospital to help with gainful employment. I understand there are a lot of students to place but still with a shoe in already I think students that are employed at hospital should be placed at their hospital.Tim K

Hi my names Carla Camacho i have been attending S.J.V.C since November 2012. The first day i came to tour the school i new this was the school for me. I am currently enrolled in Medical Assistant Program. Our class consist of 6 students as of now so we are able to learn so much and if we need help all teachers are willing to help.S.J.V.C is a fast pass school so before you know it time has gone by. I will be graduating In June 2013 & will miss the amazing teachers & staff here.Carla Camacho

I’be been waiting weeks for an admissions or financial aid representative to call and reach out to me regarding the surgical tech program. I even called SJVC but still no call back or email. I know the program don’t start till February but I would at least like to know what to prepare. Now I’m waiting on the phone again trying to contact the campus or get a hold of someone.Nyia Her