I had a fantastic experience with West Coast EMT. I took the accelerated 5 week course with Crystal…read moreas our class instructor. Let me start off by advising anyone considering the 5 week course to not underestimate the challenge. The EMT scope of practice may not seem very large, but the amount of knowledge you need to learn is vast. The course requires a 1500+ page textbook and you WILL need to learn the entirety of that book in the four weeks of lecture you have at your disposal. It's tough. Our class of nearly 50 had less than 20 graduates. You need to have a good work ethic, pay attention in class, and quite frankly being a good test taker will take you far. With all this being said, our instructor Crystal did a phenomenal job and prepared us better than I believe anyone else could have with the amount of material we needed to learn in the amount of time we needed to learn it. Combining a wealth of real world experience with an extremely impressive/comprehensive knowledge of all things EMS/Anatomy/Physiology Crystal did an exemplary job of teaching us what we needed to learn and preparing us for the NREMT after. I am grateful for the instruction I received and the experience as a whole.

I usually never take the time to write negative reviews but I honestly wouldn't recommend anyone…read moretake this course. I have also worked in education program management and I would not run my programs like this. I took the Saturday class from January - March 2025, took a leave of absence, and then continued until early August 2025. I did not expect to pass this class (and didn't). Feedback below: Associated costs: Class payment + uniform. This is standard, but you would think that if they required students to be in class all day, they would have more outlets or amenities to use for the amount you pay. They do not provide any WiFi which can be frustrating. Also they turn the AC on to where it is intentionally very cold in the classroom, whether it's to keep students awake or to make you buy more of their clothes, it's unclear. You cannot wear non-branded tops in class - freezing? Better cough up $30-50 for their long sleeve or sweater. I asked to turn it down repeatedly as other students and I were so cold, and they wouldn't. The coffee maker looks gross and there are no sinks except for those in the bathrooms, and no water fountains. Curriculum: The classes move fast, but all you will experience is hours of your teacher reading from the slides. They already tell you to read from the book, you would think the teachers would get in depth about need-to know areas. If you ask what to parse, they just tell you to memorize the whole book. *Lectures will not help you for this class.* If you are engaging in other obligations and do not have the time to spend hours studying the material for this class multiple times a week, then do not take the class. Professors: This will really make or break how enjoyable or informative your class will be. The teacher I had in Spring 2025 was just straight disrespectful as she talked to adults as if they were children. Sure, the class skews very young with a few folks older than 30s, but she would routinely mention not wanting to "baby" us for drills, skills practice, etc. The teacher from Summer 2025 was great and did what he could. Also read from slides (that's just how the school is), but tried to make the content engaging and add his experience as an emt to it. He talked to students as if they were regular professionals and was great. If you do take this course, I hope you get to take it with him (Ryan). Skills: you are not "tested" on anything until the end. The skills tests are you just going through the motions of the drill and hopefully your class size is enough to where you can actually get feedback. Until the final skills assessment, they just auto pass you on all skills. The skills days are also dependent on whether they can find instructors. Do they just ask last minute? We had classes where the teacher would just work with one group at a time because they didn't have anyone to come in. At that point, it's the blind leading the blind. Ride alongs: Our instructor told us only those with the best grades would ride with Firefighters - the rest are IFT. This ended up not being true because I asked the scheduler and they just said it would depend on when the availability matched as Fire has a smaller window. Also, they ask you to submit your dates of availability within the first two sessions. So, you might end up on a ride alongs in your first month where you don't know anything. Exams: you'll have quizzes and a "block exam" that covers 7-10 chapters at a time. You will not get exams back, and just get chapter information on what content you got wrong. Chapters can be 60 pages long - why wouldn't they hand back exams so we can work on what we do not know? This was such a waste of time and money.

It was super easy to sign up for class and when I had questions ahead of time, I got email…read moreresponses to my questions really quick. The location was easy to get too and there was plenty of parking which was really convenient. The BLS renewal class itself was a great refresher. The instructor was fun, personable, knowledgeable and friendly which made the class fly by and his field experience examples made the material even easier to retain. I'd highly recommend checking Life Link out if you are looking to renew your cert!

I have been coming to this business for many years to renew my CPR/BLS and have never had a…read morenegative experience until now . Jonathan was a great instructor but the owner or the office personnel do not answer the phone , messages or emails . I rescheduled a class from June to August , my August class was cancelled because the instructor was out , attempted rescheduling the cancelled class to another day in August but would never get a reply to any of my calls or emails . Finally ended up attending the class and was told the CPR certification would be sent thru email and till this day I have not received a cpr card w the date of the attended class . Very disappointing and the business now at this new location seems so disorganized. Thank you Jonathan for a great class but sorry for your employers disorganization.

Enjoyed the instructors, but I've never had to pay for CEUs, also they forgot to give me my CEU for…read moreBLS, and I was there all day and I tried Clarifying with the lady at the front desk and she turned me away until I asked another nurse that was leaving and we compared CE use and it turned out they did give an extra CEU and then that's when they corrected it. There was also like an $85 difference between the amount I paid and the amount a different nurse paid. I felt horrible because the other nurse ended up having to pay that extra 85. But the instructors were great. But they were too many inconsistencies with the business part Also, I took ACLS/BLS and PALS and they only sent me my ACLS cert...

I arrived as scheduled, I was greeted very professional and friendly, Cindy Trait RN, MPH…read moreWas an excellent instructor, knowledgeable up to date on standards. It was worth the 2 hour drive from Apple Valley and the cost of the class. I would definitely recommend this education center to all my colleagues and friends!!! 10 stars for me !! Thank you

So I took this class to to renew my certification and because it was conveniently located on the…read moreUCR campus. I have taken other BLS classes were all we did was watch a bunch of long boring videos and it didn't really prepare me for the hospital setting. The BLS course with UCR ASO instructors was more hands-on and the class was fun! The best part about the course is the staff actually prepare you for the real-world and you get your certification card as soon as you complete the course. Overall great experience taking this course! Highly recommended to anyone interested in becoming certified

Have you ever seen someone drowning and thought to pull them out? Know how to save their life? Well…read moreI do now. Not breathing, how do you know? Check for chest rise and fall. Check pulse using the carotid artery. Administer 30 chest compressions at 100bpm and then 2 breaths to the non breathing victim. Rinse and repeat until emergency medical services arrive. Thank you to Alpha Sigma Omicron's Basic Life Support and CPR instructors. I know (again) how to save lives and be a superwoman to those in need. The classes are hands on and you actually get to learn and apply skills taught in class. All the instructors make learning it fun as well as keeping it serious and it's great to see other students this involved in the health-related fields. Certification is with the American Heart Association and will last for 2 years!

Ok, so you got that new job there a duties that need to be fulfilled to start that new job…read more Come prepared! After reading the stories on yelp about the wait time I brought a book, podcast, and other activities to keep me entertained. Make sure you've had a large meal. Yes, the wait time is long don't start drinking water until you arrive at the building. Pick the most comfortable spot for yourself and try to relax. The staff is overall friendly. Can they use a bit more structure? of course. Come with an open mind about wait time and you won't get too frustrated ( I think). Make sure to not schedule anything once you decide what time you will be arriving to be safe. Congrats on the new job! Best of luck!

I was sent by work after work comp accident: waited an hour, asked for AC as the lobby was hot…read more(while where staff is its very cool), cockroaches all on the floor. Once called back I needed a shot of a pain killer did hear doctor ask for it ASAP for me, did not come ASAP. But that was the last good care quality. I advocated my neck hurt, and that it was removed from documentation, doctor went off on me in front of his shocked staff saying I cant be telling them how to do their job. I waited for us to go back to the room, let him talk and then said im not trying to tell you how to do your job just making sure the insurance and my work know im hurting there, he started telling me I dont know enough about their side of work comp. He suggested I take creatine, to which I said I cant (done research) and I know it affects my already susceptible kidneys, he said "you heard it somewhere and again you think you know all this, but its your choice, intact see here I said its optional, so its your choice" pointing to a piece of paper I had not been handed so no I didnt see optional and 2. Yes I replied: yes to being told it is ultimately my choice. He repeated all this twice to then me getting up and saying ok doctor thats all I needed was a little time for that explanation of the insurance having that diagnosis. He had to once again repeat the whole thing about creatine... to which I said again "yes" as in it is ultimately my option. I stayed calm and collective but he was very unprofessional... he was my second opinion after first doctor at another location also went off on me. Hmmm

CPR and More Safety Services is my go to place for specialty school for my BLS, First Aide and…read moremore. Lori Koester and her husband make a great team in providing you with high quality education that will ensure you pass and get your American Heart Association approved cards. No matter if it's basic CPR, BLS for Healthcare Providers, First Aide or other services offered, your sure to pass with the clear, simple and wise instruction you will receive. This has been my best experience yet and I am sure to continue to go back to CPR and More Safety Services for all my certification needs. I highly recommend this business to all my friends and family. CHECK THEM OUT!

Having the option of CPR & First aid training come to us in our home was so helpful & convenient!…read moreLori was early, set up & ready to go. She delivers all info and gives one on one training to make sure all master the skills, and doesn't drag the class into un-necessary time lengths. By the time class was over, she seemed like family. VERY professional, extremely courteous, prepared & fully knowledgeable about the topics. We highly recommend this training!

This class was a breeze and super fun! I loved all the hands on learning and it was great that…read morecandy demonstrated and talked about what was going on. It made it easier to learn. Dinner was provided and it was excellent! I would highly recommend to anyone needing CPR/First Aid to attend her class!

I took my CPR class here yesterday and I honestly had such a great time. The instructor was…read moreenergetic, funny, and kept us engaged the whole way through. The way she explained everything made it easy to understand and remember, and I walked out feeling confident that I could actually use what I learned in a real situation. The environment was comfortable and welcoming, and the whole class had a really positive vibe. It didn't feel boring or intimidating like some trainings do, it was fun, interactive, and super informative. Overall, it was a great experience and I'll definitely be coming back here when it's time for my renewal. Highly recommend!

Was looking for a place that offered CPR certification in the same day, and stumbled on this…read morelocation. I was able to get my CPR certification that same day, and will go back when it's time to renew.

I did my CNA class here through the WIOA program.. Dr Amadi, Martha and Sandra are amazing they are…read morevery personable they will go the extra mile to ensure that you feel safe comfortable and supported while learning there. The environment that they have created at California health skills is amazing, they offer weekend classes as well as weekday classes Monday Tuesday and Wednesday's the number of students within each classroom setting isn't a big number and encourages and more intimate and close knit learning setting. Start your healthcare career here at California Healthcare Skills center! Part of their vision within their vision statement is to "help students reach their full potential in healthcare"