Hey Everyone!!!! OMG…read more- so today I had to re-exam to renew my CNA license. Which was a bummer, because I did not know how to obtain the correct CEU's. I was so nervous, because I haven't took this state exam in 2 years, and I did not know if it was going to be with others, a large size class or anything... just going in blind. I remember when I had took my exam 2 years ago for the first time, I was with my classmates. However, I got here very early. I was the first to arrive. Later, I was greeted and welcomed by a beautiful nice woman name Mrs. Drusilla. She opened up at Vasco Career College, and she then opened the for for me and told me to come inside to have a seat. I was so nervous you guys, and she was very nice it sort of soothed my demeanor. I then checked in with her to begin my written exam first, I explained to her how nervous I was and this was for my renewal. She literally turned to me and looked in my eyes, and stated, " you will be fine ". I honestly felt like this was a sign from god. I then took my exam, in a very quiet room, she went over everything for me in full detail. The rooms were spacious, clean and organized. After, it was time to take my skills exam. Again, y'all, very nervous and I sat in another room, (room C ), while another student finished their skills exams. Once, this student was close to finished, I was asked to be the patient for them. I was introduced to my Proctor, she was so sweet and pleasant. Her name was Mrs. Bella, she reminded me of a sweet family member you just hug when you see them. After, I helped the other student, it was my turn, my pulse was going a 1000x per sec. She told me to calm down, again, nice and pleasant. I finished and felt so good about my outcome with taking both my exams here just due to their personalities and how nice they were. This helped me in ways they will never know I needed, just them being kind. I have not received my results yet, or do not know if I passed, but I wanted to share with everyone a great place to come take you exams and also.... * As I was leaving, Mrs. Drusilla heard me state I was renewing my CNA license and she informed me on next time, what to do in order to receive my continuing education credits, to qualify for approval from California Department of Health. THEY HAVE A WEBSITE, www.cnabase.com ONLINE, and they offer the in person CEU's in person at their school. You guys I could have cried right there. Renewing my license was the hardest thing ever for me, and I felt like it should have not been. I asked everyone and no one could give me the correct information on where to go or how to obtain your continuing education credits. So, I want to share with everyone so they do not go through what I went through, the panic, stress, and anxiety on having to take the state exam over.... you can take these CEU's with them!!! DON'T WALK, RUN TO THEIR CAMPUS.. THEY OFFER SEVERAL OTHER CLASSES AS WELL, CHECK THEM OUT!!!!

Vasco Career College was a great experience for me! I graduated from the clinical medical assisting…read moreprogram in February of 2026. I took the evening class because that's the only way I was able to attend class while juggling with work and being a mom. My instructor Bianca was amazing! She guided me and encourage me to do my best especially when I was close to taking my NHA exam. Bianca provided all the resources that I needed when it comes to my assignments, labs, and my exam. After graduating from the program, I was assigned to a clinic for my externship and my instructor also have been keeping in touch with me while I was in my externship. I couldn't have done all of this if it wasn't for my instructor and Mrs. Dru who also went above and beyond, most especially she was so happy for me that I was able to complete my externship. I highly recommend enrolling in Vasco Career College for anyone who is starting out in the medical field.

Bay Area Training Academy in engrained into my heart. I cannot express my gratitude for the people…read morehere, they are heroes (in my opinion). I did the 8-week course and they increased my intelligence and I am eternally grateful for them doing that. They increased my confidence & allowed me to build social connections with both fellow students and instructors. I want to thank everyone that helped me because not only did they believe in me but they also motivated me to be a better human being, full of compassion & willingness to assist during emergencies. Steve Albright is the lead instructor and he is gifted at teaching and he is hilarious with his style of teaching. This man is very much a father figure and someone I learned a lot from aside from the medical material, he is truly a pleasure to be around and he lifts up peoples' spirits even though everything can be stressful. Michael believed in me and expressed it in a way that I can never thank enough. I value my newly acquired friendship with Michael and I definitely felt his passion for teaching and "his" love for his students. He is a great instructor who I am proud to have been guided by in this process of becoming a Emergency Medical Technician. He believed in me more than I believed in myself and that is something that money cannot buy. Henry taught me so much and gave me a platform to grow and thrive upon. He was so amazing at teaching and building confidence without putting pressure and it allowed for one to practice like they would in "real-life", therefore it is impossible for me to thank him enough. Nav guided me in situations that are stressful her guidance in tough scenarios which is something I will never forget. Her military expertise is something that I admire and will never forget her words and they will stick with me forever. She also enlightened me with potential career opportunities for someone like me, she did this for all of the students and I'm 100% positive that everyone gained confidence from her insight. Kristian was an amazing instructor who sharpened my skills with his style of teaching. He really helped cement my confidence and that is something I truly needed and value. I know that he didn't just want me to succeed but to also help the patients/people that we serve. The time that we spent together was not nearly enough because he had so much more to give and I had so much more to learn from him, however the time that we did spend was maximized and as I mentioned I am forever grateful for his time and energy. Patrick is like a friend who I have known my entire life and he is a wise teacher who made the learning experience more enjoyable and he reminded me why I am even doing this in the first place. He reminded me of my core values and the type of person I want to be, which is compassionate, sociable, and an intelligent leader who can get things done under pressure. This man is a person that everyone likes to be around and that is something I wish to emulate. Overall, this has been a life changing course unlike any other course that I have taken. I truly cherish these people and they are all heroes which deserve everything that life has to offer because they are doing it from the heart. I am proud to be a Bay Area Training Academy graduate and I will do my best to represent them as I move forward in my life. They are truly all beautiful souls who deserve nothing but the best and coming to the academy was one of the best decisions of my life. I feel more equipped to handle family emergencies as my elders age around me and in my daily life. I am excited to continue my education and these are people that I want to keep close to me. I feel like i found my "people"/tribe. I cannot wait for what the future brings and: Thank you for everything BATA, I love all of you! Sincerely, Raul Angel Maravilla (EMT212AL)

I was in the Santa Clara 5-week course with instructor Scott Atkins. If you need your EMTASAP and…read moreare willing to hunker down and live EMS for 5 weeks, then this is the perfect course for you.

Took the ACLS course taught by Zac Weiner. Though he seemed to be a good instructor, it turns out,…read morehe was NOT AFFILIATED with AHA, a training center that was in process for being affiliated with him never received paperwork for him, our paperwork was NEVER sent in for the cards--he took the money and ran. After two months of trying to track him down, disconnected phone numbers, bounced back emails, lies about him being in a medical emergency/coma...trying to get our cards, he replied that we should just "contest the charges" on our credit cards. Both training centers he was supposedly affiliated with have disavowed any knowledge or culpability for his actions (though, they were listed as his director, how we found him on the AHA website!) and the AHA shrugs and says "I'm sorry you went through that" but they are not responsible. Meanwhile--3 months and no cards--? HOW THE F@%* can a fellow health care worker/first responder DO THIS SORT OF THING TO HONEST PEOPLE?!! Avoid anything associated with Zac Weiner. PERIOD! Edit--This business is CLOSED. he's packed up and closed shop. The website has been pulled off their host server. His name does not come up on the AHA website. So be aware of any new businesses he's bound to start up under a different name.

They offer evening classes, making it more flexible to schedule. Good equipment, friendly and…read moreknowledgable teachers. Fun!

I highly HIIIIGHLY recommend BATA to anyone interested in and serious about EMS. Took an 8-week…read morecourse, and it was a blast. Scottie Johnson is a fantastic instructor. I cannot stress how chill and nice he was. The course was taking a toll on my physical and mental health, but Scottie's cheerful optimism kept me going. He truly embodies positive energy and makes lectures so much more bearable. His storytelling and advice were very eye-opening as well. I regret not approaching him for help more often. However, unsurprisingly, it's very rigorous. For anyone looking at an 8-week course, you will spend 20 hours a week: 10 hours on lectures (MW or TTh; 5 hours each) and 10 on skills (Sunday); of course, with breaks in between. Lectures will cover 6 chapters per week, and you will take lecture exams every weekend on the day of your skills instruction. You should be able to dedicate a huge amount of time to reading through the course material (at least 20 hours imo). So please reconsider your decision if you're planning to work or study full-time during the course. Otherwise, give it a shot! Be cool and professional, and most important of all, make sure you have a great time. I promise you, it'll be worth it.

CLASS 253SC - 5 WEEKS. wow this was the best class i've taken, super fun. Scott Atkins probably the…read morebest instructor I know and im not even kidding. He explains everything so well, way better than a lot of my college professors. I highly highly highly recommend taking a class with him. class average was well above the 90s

Very informative ACLS class with great audio visuals and instruction. Sig Jacobson was an excellent…read moreteacher.

Enjoyed program! Would recommend…read more Did 5 week EMT course. Well paced, I thought this was the perfect porridge btwn the 2 wk and the 8 wk. Fav instructors include Yas Michelle Jeff, honorable mention to Tyler Matt & JT who were also great. Good amount of fake blood squirting :). Instructors seem genuinely interested in the material, fellow students and instructors were down to coordinate some outside of class reviewing before test days which was nice. Good vibes, we had fun in the class! Very hands on style- good for fairly tactile learners. Do it!

**An Amazing Program with Instructors and Staff Who Truly Care!**…read more I am so grateful to be part of the Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) program at CalRegional Pasadena. Honestly, this program has been such a blessing, and I cannot say enough good things about the instructors, staff, and everyone who goes above and beyond to help their students succeed. **Mrs. Esmeralda Nario** is an absolutely amazing instructor! She knows how much I appreciate her because I tell her all the time! She genuinely goes above and beyond for her students. She creates helpful videos, gives up her own time to provide extra lab practice, and helps us prepare for the AMCA certification exam. She gives us real-life experiences, makes learning hands-on, and finds different ways to help us understand the material. You can tell she genuinely cares about our success, not just as students but as future healthcare professionals. She wants us to understand what we are doing, why we are doing it, and how to do it correctly out in the field. I am so thankful to learn from a woman who puts so much heart, dedication, and effort into teaching us. **Mrs. Christy Bocanegra** is another amazing instructor who brings years of real-world experience into the classroom, particularly her experience in emergency care. She does a wonderful job explaining the material and sharing what healthcare is really like in the field. Her experiences help us connect what we learn in class to real-life situations. She is approachable, willing to help, and makes herself available when students need guidance. Having instructors who can teach from both knowledge and experience makes such a difference! **Michael Romero**, our skills instructor assistant, is also wonderful! He is great at explaining procedures, demonstrating skills, and helping students understand what they are doing. He also supports the phlebotomy students and our CMA class. He is willing to help us practice hands-on skills, even allowing us to use him as a patient when needed. The instructors don't just tell us when something is wrong; they explain why it is wrong and how to correct it. That kind of teaching helps us learn, improve, and become more confident in our skills. **George, our externship manager**, is also appreciated. He is understanding, straightforward, and honest with us. I appreciate having someone who communicates clearly and helps us navigate the next step in our education and career journey. I also want to recognize the wonderful staff at **Twilight Adult School: Mr. Cruz, Mr. Slominski, Mr. Ruben, Miss Jenny, Miss Norma, and Miss Maria.** They are all kind, helpful, and willing to go above and beyond for students. They provide a safe and welcoming environment where you can ask for help, work on your schoolwork, get guidance with your resume, and receive support as you navigate your educational and career goals. They help you think about your own life experiences and how you can use them to strengthen your resume and move forward in your journey. One thing I really appreciate is that the doors are open for students who are willing to reach out and take initiative. You have to put in your own effort, communicate, and advocate for yourself, but there are people here who are willing to help guide you in the right direction. They want to see you succeed, and that is something special. I am also grateful for all the other staff members I haven't mentioned individually. There is so much hard work, dedication, patience, and effort that goes into helping students succeed, and I truly appreciate everyone who contributes to making this program what it is. **My biggest takeaway is that this program is more than just getting a certificate. It is about learning, growing, gaining confidence, developing real-world skills, and preparing yourself for what comes next.** The hands-on experience, the willingness of the instructors to explain things, and the support available to students make this experience meaningful. Most importantly, I thank God for placing me here. Sometimes you look back at your journey and realize that certain doors opened for a reason. I genuinely feel that being here is part of God's plan for me. Everything is aligning in a way that reminds me why I started this journey in the first place. If you are considering the CalRegional Pasadena CMA program, I encourage you to give it a chance, show up willing to learn, ask questions, practice your skills, and take advantage of the resources available to you. Your success also requires your own effort, but having instructors and staff who genuinely care makes a tremendous difference. I am beyond grateful for this opportunity, for the people God has placed in my path, and for everything I am learning along the way. Thank you, CalRegional Pasadena and Twilight Adult School, for investing in your students and helping us work toward a better future!

Love the pharmacy technician program! Sheena and Jocelyn are great instructors. Sheena provides us…read morewith lots of hands on experiences to make sure we're ready for our externship and careers. Definitely recommend this program with Sheena and Jocelyn!

I used to work and use the Tech Shop in Redwood City before it closed down. Though that place was…read moregreat for access to a wide variety of machines to create, alas, it is now closed forever! HUMANMADE has recreated the same concept as TechShop, but it's MUCH cleaner, organized and with even better machines. On top of that, it's in San Francisco! Other maker spaces I've been to are good at what they offer, but HumanMade is definitely in a league by itself. Everything is so new, clean, and well-maintained. The staff and volunteers are great for scheduling, advice, and people in general. For the monthly cost, it's less expensive than buying your own machines, then storing and maintaining them. Classes are offered to learn to use the machines which include: laser cutters, CNC, woodshop, Shopbot, industrial sewing, vinyl cutting, 3D printing, CAD programs, and a lot of other skills! I highly encourage creatives to check this place out.

Every member, faculty and staff here is nice, except for one terrible staff, Jay. I used the…read moreprinter once, and he thought I was wasting ink (Although this rule is not written in the lease, agreement, contract, or posted notice) so kicked me out. my course certificate (which I spent $100 just to qualify for 3D printing) here became worthless. After I was kicked out, they refused to refund my membership fee and locker fee, but continued to charge me monthly rent and locker fees until I updated my credit card. And they refused to accept all of my emails, even though they were very important to me.

Everyone there is extremely helpful and very outgoing , they helped me get a job the same dayread more

Don't waste your time or money. I went into this school with high hope's and every excited to start…read moretraining for HVAC. Not even a month into it and I was regretting and dragging my feet to in everyday. My 1st instructor taught use more about his personal life then the actual subject. Didnt follow the way he was supposed to teach us whiched caused a big issue for those who were going to go into the next class. He passed everyone regardless. Had a motor project and passed us all even though none of us got the motor to work. He didnt really even try to get it running. You don't learn in the traditional way. You don't learn from A-Z. They will throw you in wherever the class is currently at. So you maybe learning the very end of the book before you even learn the beginning of the book which is bad if you are completely new to the subject and don't have any knowledge or experience. You don't jump into HVAC right away which is normal. You'll be doing electrical theory but my instructor didn't even go over HVAC electrical. I was learning more how to be an electrician then HVAC technician. Once I got into HVAC I was told in was going to take my certification test at the end of that month. Which is beyond stupid. They gave me a study packet to help prepare me for the test. By the time I had to take the test I failed of course but wasnt worried. Was told i had 3 attempts to take the test. The very next day after I took the 1st test i was told to take it again, and again I failed. The day after the 2nd test I was told to take it again and use the study packet because the head of the campus wants us to pass. Probably to give him a bonus or something like that. Well I'm not going to pay them to cheat on my future. I tried to talk them but the head of the campus "wasn't in today". I tired to call and kept going in to talk to him about why they wanted me to cheat. But kept getting the same response. I called them and told them I was dropping out because the cheating was the last straw. Then it seemed like they actually cared about my problem. I finally got calls back from the school and told them why I was leaving but the lady seemed not to really be paying attention and wanted me to go in and sit down with the head of the campus. I wasn't going to waste my time with them anymore. Said in was going to go in but didn't. I told them about it and they didn't seem to care until I left.

Our son has started eating solids and after a couple concerning moments we realized we needed…read moreformal cpr and choking training for infants. We took Anna's class at east bay lactation consultants and it was excellent! We both came away feeling educated and prepared for the worst case scenario. Anna does a great job explaining concepts and techniques, I highly recommend this class.

We're expecting our first child and want to be as prepared as possible. Taking an infant/child CPR…read moreclass made our short list of things to do. I searched for various options and Anna's version is practical for parents (not necessarily meant for folks who are looking to get certified) and cost effective. On the day of the class, we met in an auditorium with about 16 others; most of whom are new parents/parents-to-be like us. Anna had infant and child size dolls for us to practice on and she stressed the importance of muscle memory. We started with handling choking scenarios and then moved onto the CPR. Everyone had plenty of opportunities to practice and ask questions. I hope that we will never have to use the skills we learned in Anna's class but at the very least, it makes us feel more comfortable knowing what to do in case our baby needs us.