This is my second skills, competency recert through American Emt Academy and they are great!…read more The staff and the instructors do phenomenal job!

Our teacher Leslie was freaking awesome, we did the mon Tuesday Thursdays and Fridays class. They…read morehad the room open for us on Wednesday for extra practice. And then on Sunday nights, we would do zoom calls before our test. The school went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed to be successful. Lots of hands-on training. The teacher really broke down the stuff so we could better understand. And we had lots of different instructors come in for one on one.and group training. The school really cares about the students. I have a learning disability with reading and I was never left behind

Great teachers and space…read more I have been to the Mission Hills location for a BLS class and recertifications, as well as a IV skills class. Both provided easy instruction and hands on experience. It was also very easy to schedule my classes and pay online! Great services and highly recommend always.

California Medical Training Center is one of the best training centers in the San Fernando Valley!…read more This was my 3rd time renewing my ACLS & PALS certification with California Medical Training Center! Ever since I found them back in 2023, I have been so fortunate to find such a good group of very passionate, knowledgeable, and funny instructors for all my class needs. Both Mike (my pervious instructor) and Robert (my most recent instructor) are great at teaching and help us with not only knowing the knowledge material, BUT also applying that knowledge material to the real world. I always feel so much better and more capable to handle BLS & ACLS/PALS codes after each class! Now, time for the logistics. Parking is either to the back of the building, or on the streets. Very spacious street parking. Class sizes are usually smaller, with a MAX capacity of 10-12 students, depending on sign-ups. CPR mannequins (both adult/child and newborn infants) are in clean, intact, and great for practicing CPR. The adult/child CPR has LED lights to indicate good compression depth and rates. Class structure has (2) 10-15 minutes breaks, and the testing material at the end with (MegaCodes & official test). MegaCodes are scary, but Robert and Mike both made the environment feel safe to help calm down major nerves. Restrooms are located to the left of the classrooms. Local area has great food! Past the 405 freeway into Mission Hills, there is the Olivo at Mission Hills! Great food options, and quick enough for you to get a bite if you decide to do the PALS/ACLS renewal all on the same day haha! Not to far of a drive. Thank you again to Mike & Robert for the humor, fun, and instilling confidence and knowledge in me during my course! I appreciate you greatly!

I highly recommend that you take this 7 week Accelerated course through Mike Wilson and only Mike!…read moreI found positive reviews on Yelp that prompted me to sign up for this specific course, in HAWTHORNE, so I'm going to pay it forward by co-signing this curriculum. I did the course Dec 2024 It is an absolute honor to learn from Mike Wilson who has over 40 years experience as a Paramedic. He's a rockstar in this business. He keeps the material fun, engaging, and has plenty of interesting stories wilder than your imagination. I had a blast with the online lectures and I'm definitely going to miss his humor. 'Gallows humor' he calls it. My kinda style! This 7 week course is packed with lots of information - a firehose of knowledge blasted into your face. It's definitely not for the faint of heart! But it's only 7 weeks of your life and these are skills that can be useful for your own health, your loved ones, whether or not you chose to pursue the pre-hospital care business. Just put aside your bad habits for 7 weeks, apply yourself, and trust me it'll be a life experience you won't forget. I passed my NREMT on the first try in 70 questions. If you pass Mike's course, the NREMT is easy-peasy! Thank you for the memories Mike!

Just wrapped up a 7-week course with EMTEAT and could not be more pleased with my experience. Our…read moreclass worked hard and had some trying moments along the way as this is a serious class that demands your best, but in the end Mike Wilson and his team really want you to succeed and they definitely give you the tools to do so. If you're a good team player, you'll have the best experience- our class established a study group early on, which was instrumental to our success and now we have all formed friendships that will last long after the class is over! This goes along with the 'soft skills' you need for this job that Mike preaches from day one. The other neat thing about the class is we had students from all walks of life, from people getting into EMS as their first real job, to people on their way to becoming doctors! And we were all able to connect in meaningful ways and learn from each other. No matter who you are, Mike and the team will offer you something new, unique, and most importantly USEFUL for your career and for your life in general. Big thanks to Mike, Vince, Shaun and Ramon for your instruction and making sure we are all prepared to go out there and SAVE LIVES!!! EDIT: I just took the NREMT exam about a week after finishing the course and passed first time!!!

Curtis was great! I had his number from when he did my last renewal and gave him a call- left a vm…read moreand he called me back the same day and scheduled me the day after. As usual, easy, reliable, great info and prices are always fair. ​

I needed my BLS/CPR to be renewed for work. Due to covid-19 it has been difficult to find a CPR…read moreestablishment that's open . I found this place via Yelp. Curtis, went over and beyond. He totally worked with my schedule which was awesome.Thank you for recertifying me. You are a great instructor. I really appreciate it. I highly recommend your services

I'm an LA County EMT but I also needed my OC license as well, so I looked up online where I would…read morebe able to take my OC EMT ambulance driver's/attendant license, and West Coast was one of the top options that came up. When I checked the website, all of the dates were full, but I ended up calling and speaking to a very lovely lady who helped me sign up for some spots she had available. On the day of the course, I came in not really knowing what to expect. Dallas Shelly was my instructor, and honestly, he was amazing. He made the class feel super comfortable, very engaging, and adjusted how he taught the material based on everyone's level of experience. By the end of it, I felt very satisfied and just wanted to come on here and say how easy the whole process was. They gave the certification at the end of the course, and overall, if I had to do this again, I'd definitely come back here. Oh, and Patrick the admin guy was nice as well.

My experience with this program was extremely disappointing and, at times, felt misleading…read more Students pay around $1,200-$1,500 for the course alone, then are required to pay additional costs for uniforms, supplies, and other materials that are not clearly explained upfront. In my experience, students were often told to purchase materials with little notice, sometimes the night before or even the same day they were needed, and some of those materials were never used at all. The quality of instruction also did not match the cost of the program. A large portion of the coursework was labeled as "self-study," with instructors frequently telling students to "read it on your own" rather than actually teaching the material during class. As a student, it felt frustrating to pay for instruction and support while being expected to teach myself much of the material. Students were also assigned handwritten "Signs and Symptoms" homework assignments that took a significant amount of time to complete but were never actually reviewed or gone over in class. With the large amount of material already being assigned, this often took away from valuable study time without providing much educational benefit. On quiz days, instructors would often quickly go over one or two chapters right before the quiz and then expect students to fully remember and understand all of the material immediately afterward. Personally, I felt there was not enough actual teaching, review, or preparation before being tested. During skills days, much of the equipment was broken or unusable, which made it difficult to practice properly. With around 60 students per class all paying nearly $1,500, I believe there should have been enough functioning equipment available for students. Another concern was the Block 2 exam. A new exam format was introduced, and the class average was reportedly around 60%, which made many students, including myself, feel that we were not properly prepared or set up for success. There were also multiple questions covering a topic that had never been discussed during lectures, which made the exam feel unfair and confusing for many students. I also spoke with many students throughout the class about their experiences with the program. A large handful mentioned that this was their second time taking the course because they had failed it the first time, which was honestly concerning to hear so often. The program also charges a $50 fee to reschedule ride-alongs regardless of the reason, including family emergencies or serious illness, and this policy was not clearly communicated beforehand. I also felt that students were often not clearly told why they failed certain tests or skills evaluations or what specific areas they needed to improve on. Because of this, I often felt unable to properly learn from my mistakes or understand what needed to be corrected moving forward. Overall, based on my personal experience, I would not recommend this program. It often felt more focused on collecting money than supporting students and helping them succeed.

EMT academy has a wonderful group of knowledgeable and motivated instructors and professors. They…read morecollectively take ownership of each student's success and are there for questions and support. This class is not easy, but when you get done the knowledge and skills will be yours for a long time, wether you plan to work on an ambulance or in the acutes, you will be well prepared to enter the workforce.

Because of this program I am now an EMT. I took this class during the spring semester, a 10 week…read morecourse on Saturdays and Sundays, and while it is was a demanding course the instructors and professors made sure we thoroughly understood the content that was being taught. I took my class with Matthew Perez, adjunct instructor to Barry, and he made sure the content was clear. The skills instructors and professors only want the best for us and it was thoroughly shown throughout my time that was spent with them. A lot of attention and guidance is provided to the students and if at any time confusion was present, the professors and skills instructors made sure to clarify the topics. Furthermore, whenever students had a question outside of class Mr. Perez was always prompt on answering emails and was able to meet the student's individual needs. As cheesy as it sounds, I can go on and on about how great this program is but you would only have to experience it to understand!

Great class professional, easy, and on time. Great location…read moreand very easy to navigate too.

I came here to renew my BLS AHA CPR Card. The videos and equipment they use is up to date. This…read morecourse was very informative, Susan worked with us and took her time showing us how to perform proper technique and life saving measures. I would do this course again when it is time to renew.

I did the 3 month evening class with Amber as my instructor. I learned so much within the class…read moretimeframe and felt very supported the whole time . The skills instructors that would come in and teach and were very helpful as well . Specifically Louie and Nick , they gave a lot of great advice on different methods regarding CPR , NRB and even back board. Highly recommend this school , I learned a lot and felt very prepared going into the field .

Amber was a great teacher I felt so good through this course! If you guys have her you'll be in…read moregoods hands. Good luck everyone!

I just finished up my class today, accelerated 5 week course from January to February with…read moreinstructor Amber. If you're thinking about taking an EMT accelerated course I do recommend her classes. -SIDEBAR- YOU WILL GET OUT, WHAT YOU PUT IN! - It's pretty rigorous and you will need extra time before even starting, after class and on weekends to do well if you haven't done any kind of studying for a long time or aren't versed in medical terminology & anatomy and physiology. It is very doable if you dedicate the time to it those 4-5 weeks. Some skill instructors are more invested than others when it comes to getting you ready for skills final day but you can always push the and ask questions yourself to get out of the what you need. THAKS FOR EVERYTHING AMBER

Just obtained my state certificate today! Passed the skills and final! My instructor was Kris Seitz…read moreand he did a great job of relating a lot of the material to his own personal career and made the lectures more engaging. He is very upfront and honest about the career path and provided valuable insight the whole way through. I did the Saturday course (17 weeks) and I highly recommend it to allow yourself to balance life a bit more efficiently. NREMT next!!

Very clean and organized facility, there's a lot of space for parking. Knowledgeable and licensed…read moretrainer/ instructor.

Austin Haselwood was a great instructor to have for my BLS course! He was very patient,…read moreapproachable, and answered all of my questions. He made sure to take the time to ask us if we had any questions throughout the course, and provided helpful feedback. He was my instructor when I took my BLS course two years ago and I would have him as my instructor again two years from now. Thank you!