I am very grateful to Ms. C. She was always a determined, well-prepared person dedicated to…read moreteaching us. Thanks to her knowledge and support, we learned so much about the medical assistant program. Today I feel more excited, motivated, and ready to continue my career in the field of medicine.

This area is saturated with MAs looking for work. It's even harder to find a practice to do your…read moreexternship, in order to complete the program. Once you're out, there's no assistance in finding jobs. Because there are no jobs. Fyi, cost is $3k to do the program. Or any program at CalRegional. Consider another path of healthcare is your interest. Oh, and you should know this program is not even accredited.

Vasco Career College was a great experience for me. I enrolled in the medical assisting program and…read moregraduated in 2021. The teachers were amazing and provided excellent training during the labs. I learned a lot, and during my externship, I felt well-prepared as nothing came as a surprise to me. I highly recommend this school to high school students who have recently graduated and are looking to pursue a career in the medical field. Vasco Career College is also very accommodating for all ages and even for mothers. Personally, I was able to complete my course successfully while taking care of my baby boy.

On the CDPH website for online CEU's, they have Vasco Career College (CNABASE.COM) as one of their…read moreapproved providers. I don't know about the school itself, but because CNA BASE is associated with them, it's been a terrible experience. Thankfully I only paid for 1 year of CEU's and I have only been able to complete 1 course and I've spent the past 4 days trying to log in and complete other CEU's, which I have not been successfully able to do so. I'm hoping to get a refund because I am not able to use the website. It's been a terrible experience the little time I've been able to use it!

There is more than one person who has "went the extra mile" for me and I cannot just pick one,…read moreHence this paper that is attached to the survey. 1. Justin: If it were not for Justin being at Heald College when it closed I would have never heard of this school. He also gave me information about the school that had me really excited to come and be a student here. 2. Tina: Tina has been amazing and helped make sure that I had everything that I needed and stayed on top of everything. Especially on reminding me about my make-up hours. 3. Melissa: I have not really spent as much time with Melissa as I have Tina but every time I have asked her for help she was always there. Especially when I had assignments were due and the printer in the lab was not working, she would come in and fix it like it's nothing. Such a life-saver and a grade saver! 4. Nicole: Even though she is not at this location anymore she still had did a lot for me especially making sure that my paperwork for my stuff was done. She is one of the few people that have called me to give me reminders about things that needed to be done or that were going to be due. 5. Carrie: Is another person that is not here anymore but she helped keep me on my game and Took care of anything for me that I needed help with. It sucks that she's not here to hear this but she is truly amazing. 6. Carla: I have not really done too many things with Karla but she was still very nice and had answers to questions that others did not or at least were not sure of. And she would always say hi to me when she seen me. 7. Mrs. Heather: Awesomely amazing teacher!!!! Made class very enjoyable and fun to learn. There are a lot of good memories that I will never forget. She was like one of us just not as a student haha. She also never gave up on any of us and would do anything she could to help us and make sure that we all passed the class. 8. Mrs. Raynor: Another awesomely amazing teacher who loved her students and loved teaching us all. I will say her class felt a little harder but it was still very enjoyable and fun. Just like Mrs. Heather she never gave up on her students and would do anything that she could to make sure that we all pass her class. Overall everyone here at this school is amazing. Thank you for making education fun and exciting. I really enjoyed my time here, and who knows maybe I'll come back and do another program! I love you all.

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.

My fiancé and I did the wedding ring crafting workshop and I highly recommended it. We came in…read moreknowing nothing about metalwork or casting and came out of it with a bunch of knowledge, a super fun experience, and 2 wedding rings made by our own hands. The owner is super knowledgeable and friendly and can help you as much as you want or as much as you need (and I needed some major help at the end). He helped us make our completely different styles and....it was just super cool. If you're getting married and want cool, unique rings you gotta go here!

We signed up for a two-day workshop to craft two rings, a wedding band for myself and a silver ring…read morefor my fiance. We worked with Emma, and it was an absolute blast! She was so helpful and kind, and it was an overall such an engaging experience. We got to do every step of the process, and Emma stepped in whenever either one of us needed help. She even helped us get my fiance's fingerprint imprinted on the inside of my ring, which was a very cool touch. We're so happy with the end result, and I can't wait for the wedding so I can wear my ring!

I recently completed my training at BATA and I had Kyle Sylvia as my instructor. I can't say enough…read moregood things about Kyle! He's incredibly knowledgeable and skilled, but what really stands out is his commitment. It's obvious how much he cares about the success of his students. As an Eagle Scout, I've seen many different leadership styles, and I truly appreciate the way Kyle leads by example, and he is exactly the kind of leader I'd want to work for. Kyle has inspired me not just to work as an EMT, but to be a truly great one. It's been a total pleasure learning from you, Kyle!

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'm debt for a IT program that got discontinued. Worst education I think I ever received, now I'm…read morein massive debt for a degree I'm not using. Got an IT job somewhere and learned more in less than a year by my self than the two years plus I spent here. I'm not even in IT anymore. I know a handful of people that are in the same boat as me from this school. Just go to the jc it's a massive difference this school doesn't make much sense. Thanks Empire

I don't even know what to say except stay away from this "college". It is a complete waste of…read moremoney, and IS NOT all it is hyped up to be. All they care about is the money, and not the students. I needed my diploma and other certifications they had of mine for a job, and they almost didn't give it to me because my large chunk of money I owed the school wasn't paid off. Ridiculous. I could have my RN by now had I stayed away from this place. I'm now 20k in debt for a program that A) I can't even transfer my credits out and B) is honestly about equal to high school classes. The only classes that were helpful in my program were my medical terminology, CPR and clinical classes. Most of the teachers, except for a select few, are awful and teach you by literally reading out of a textbook. The financial aid staff are very rude, and they don't really help you find a job as promised. Most of the classes you take are not very necessary (depending on your program) and are more of a "take these so the college gets more money" classes. Also, I barely even used the books that cost me a large chunk of $$ as well. I learned 10x more in the first month I started working as an MA from the doctor I worked for, than I did in 2 years at empire. I regret going here, and often think about suing them to pay back my student loans.... I now work as an LVN and graduated from empire in 2017 with my MA AA. Save your money, and go through the JC or Sonoma state where you actually will learn something, and have a better path/connections to your future.

Being an 81 year old, visually impaired non-technical person I had to call for HELP! And the…read moreresult was a rescue from the Neighborhood Tech Nerds and they actually LISTENED!!! They listened and helped me with my handicap challenges in a very respectful way! That respect included not laughing too much at my stupid questions! BUT they understood my need for an eye calming screen with large print and contrasting colors! The color even softens at night so that it supports tired eyes! I am very pleased with the results and look forward to working with them more as I identify technical areas that I need additional help!!

Forrest reached out to me today to make amends for the problems back in December. He explained…read morethat his business was going through a rocky start-up at the time and that he was very sorry for the lack of communication. He offered to drive from Santa Rosa to Sacramento (2 hours) to take me to lunch to apologize and try to earn back our business. He also offered two days (16 hours) of free tech support time in our Santa Rosa store when needed. We have set up a time to meet the next time I'm in Santa Rosa. I appreciate his manning up and trying to set things right. Everyone deserves a second chance so I'm going to work with Neighborhood Tech Nerds to give that to them. I've raised my review to three stars based on Forrest's outreach and I'll update this review and rating after we've had a chance to work together.

I would definitely recommend, Dennis is friendly and patient with these new drivers. He had many…read moreyears of experience and prepares drivers well for their driving test.

My son tried the online classes and just couldn't get thru them. I was pleasantly surprised with…read morehow engaged my son was in the class and the behind the wheel driving instruction. Highly recommend. Worked out great for my teenager and will go again when my next is ready.