The program was difficult but worth it. I completed the 12 week course which was one class 9-5 every Saturday. Keep in mind that going only once a week, you'll have to teach yourself things that may not be covered in lecture. The class I took was June 20th- September 12th. The first three classes were in person. The last 9 sessions were online due to COVID-19. I took this course at the Riverside campus and taught by Samantha, Toby and Sean! They were all great and answered any questions asked and made the course as interesting as possible with their own personal stories from the field. The signs and symptoms book that we had to create definitely helped me prepare for my NREMT. I passed the NREMT first time around due to all the study habits and tips given to me through the course at West Coast. You get out of the course exactly what you put in. It takes a lot of time to study and prepare during this course. It's definitely a course that can take a lot out of you but it can be done. An upsetting part that I will comment on is, when i went to apply for the NREMT, I noticed that after three days it still hadn't approved my application. So, I called the Anaheim campus to see what the hold up was and they told me that they didn't have several documents and one being my CPR card that I was awaiting because I got that card through the West Coast Program. I turned in the documents and noticed I still was NOT APPROVED. So, I had to call again to have them check. Needless to say i was approved within 5 minutes of hanging up from that phone call. My suggestion to that problem is get your documents in early and ENSURE that they have EVERYTHING prior to applying for the NREMT. Best wishes to anyone who takes this course at West Coast in the near future. I honestly didn't have any issues outside of applying for my NREMT. Lastly, utilize your classmates!!!! They can help you a lot. My group chat with my classmates was extremely helpful even after the class end when we needed to figure out what to do to be certified in certain counties. read more

Choosing the program at WCEMT was one of the best decisions I have made in recent years. Initially, I was a bit scared about taking this course because of the upfront payment and my potential to lose that money if I failed the course. However, my instructor, Crystal, really cared about all of her students and tried her best to help everyone succeed while still keeping the program fair. Crystal combines professionalism, extensive knowledge (she has many years of experience in the EMS system having worked as an EMT and a Paramedic in her career), and kindness into an excellent program. The course and the final exam completely prepare you for the NREMT as anyone who passes the class should have no problems passing the National EMT exam that is required to earn an EMT license. If there is one thing I could tell myself before taking the class, it would be that I just need to trust my ability to excel in this course and enroll sooner! read more

I took the part-time EMT course at the beginning of the year and I absolutely loved it. It is intense, especially if you got other things on your plate (I definitely did) and it gets really hard to balance things out. But I do have to say that the structure of the course, classmates, and instructors had made it very possible. I am especially thankful that I had the opportunity to learn and train under an inspiring, caring, and an overall amazing instructor like Shaun. His encouragement played a big role in pushing each one of us to work harder and he always had ways to engage us and prepare us better for exams. As long as you really invest time and effort into learning the material and even go out of your way at times, you will succeed. Almost all of us took the NREMT exam already and passed it from first time. I cannot recommend this course enough! read more

I just finished the previous part time course and just passed my national exam. Shaun was an excellent teacher, going above and beyond the book to teach us. I can't say thank you enough to Shaun and West Coast Emt! read more

I loved my experience with West Coast EMT. Shaun (Riverside emt teacher) will prepare you for what you need to know to succeed in any type of EMS. With his experience and knowledge I couldn't have asked for a better teacher who genuinely cares about his students. He will keep you on your toes and he will put you on the spot but the way he teaches is brilliant. If you take the full time course you need to understand that for 5 weeks you need to dedicate your time to studying. It's a hard class but if you pass you will not have a problem passing the NREMT. read more

To take this program, you must be fully dedicated. No excuses. My instructor was Sam and she truly was always on top of it. She was always helpful, always available and always open to any concerns. I took the very fast paced 5 week course. It's basically 4 weeks lecture with skills and last week finals. I do not like online courses, but the way Sam taught was the absolute best experience I have ever had. I was never bored nor did I ever feel like nothing was covered. If you take this course I recommend being fully committed even after class and during the weekend. I truly thank Sam for the online course, Hilary, Sarah and Bailey for skills lesson. They let me practice skills even during their lunch times and a little after class to make sure I felt fully confident for skills. I passed this class and am soon to take the NREMT. Some tips: At least read the first couple of chapters before class starts. Reading ahead is your lifeline. Don't wait to take FEMA 100&700, do it the first week Signs and symptoms: fill it out when discussed in lecture read more

I'll be honest, I was totally unprepared at first and had no idea what I was getting into. All I knew was that I wanted to pass. Taking the full time 5 week course was one of the most intense things i have ever done but it was worth it. This is a completely new field for me but Crystal really made it easier to understand. She's extremely sweet and shows dedication towards her students. She teaches you what you need to know in class and on the field. Not only to do your job but to remember we are dealing with human beings who are going through some of the toughest moments of their lives. I spent 5 weeks living in a text book, fueled by coffee. If I have any advice for new students, don't give up so easily. Make good friends who will help you as much as you can help them. Study partners are what got me through this class. I literally stayed in a tiny motel with 2 other dudes just so I'm not late for the final. Writing every single note down isn't going to help you. Remember important notes and especially the ones your instructor tells you to remember. MEMORIZE YOUR SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS. I'm not a genius but repetition is key. Made some great friends in this class and my entire study group passed. I genuinely mean this but if I can do it I feel like anyone can . Special shout-out for Jackie! Truly the Wonder Woman of the class. She's fast, organized, and helps you with all your questions. read more

Expensive EMT program that they make you sign non refundable terms on the first day. Uniforms are a separate cost. As part of your paid program you get to clean the communal bathrooms daily. read more

I took this class over the course of 10 weeks and completed the class feeling more than prepared for the NREMT and life in the field, and I credit that largely to my instructor, Toby Bender. Toby gave my classmates and me every tool we needed to excel in this course. He takes a genuine interest in each of his students and wants to see each of them succeed, and it shows in the way he makes himself constantly available to them. Something I appreciated about Toby is that he does not make the class easier by lightening the workload or letting us "skate by;" instead, he teaches his students how to work hard and how manage the stress of workload. If you give Toby 100% of your effort, he will give you 110% of his effort to help you succeed. Not only did he ensure we were prepared for every test and quiz, he also equipped us for what we will see in the field. Toby incorporated his real-life experiences into every aspect of the course and taught us things that we cannot learn from a book. Before this class, I completed 4 years of undergraduate education, and I can honestly say that Toby was just as great as my best university-level professors. I am extremely happy that I chose West Coast EMT, and I would very strongly recommend Toby as an instructor to anyone who wants to excel in this course. read more

I'll start off by saying first and foremost thank you to Jackie for being the wonder woman of the office! And a thank you for Crystal for being a stellar instructor! Took the 5 week acceleration course which if you do I highly recommend staying focused and prioritizing the class. Overall, It was a great experience with a great group of students :) really enjoyed it all and made the best of it. With that said it wasn't easy but you can manage by simply getting ahead the first day of class. If you can obtain the book before class starts that's a plus and I highly recommend reading and highlighting material relevant and important. Really pay attention ask questions fasure you never know, what you ask is most likely what someone else is thinking but just may not ask. It takes one to make a difference why not let that be you. Really study and understand the powerpoints along with the jbl quizzes. Make sure to not wait until the last day to start signs and symptoms notebook because it does take time to get through and complete. You get what you give. Try not to burnout it is alot of material to get through within the time frame however be willing to adapt as wherever you go after this class it will definitely be a plus. Above all, don't doubt yourself give yourself that benefit. If your reading this You got this! do your best and you won't regret it! :) read more

AVOID this school at all costs, find another program elsewhere. I originally signed up for the full time program which cost about $895. I ended up withdrawing the second week and receiving a refund of $220. In order for them to hold a spot in the class for you, it is a $250 non-refundable fee. Each class you attend is about $35 so I lost about $385. The only beneficial thing that I got out of this course was my BLS card which was $40. I paid for my uniform and book separately so I lost money on that as well. A friend of mine had recommended this program because he had Shaun as an instructor and he had nothing but good things to say about how he taught and his experience. But I did not get Shaun as an instructor, I got Sam who is new to it all and doesn't have as much experience instructing. Each week we were assigned multiple chapters to read, our signs and symptoms notebooks, quizzes for each chapter we had to read which was about 11 chapters a week, and optional study guides for the exams. Some of the study guides were poorly written out and not really helpful. The Monday and Tuesday 8am-5pm lectures were an overwhelming amount of information and we still had to teach ourselves most of the material. Wednesday we did skills for three hours, while on Thursday we took our block exams leaving us one hour to do skills, personally I don't think it was enough time for us. I felt as everything was rushed and that we would not be able to apply anything in a real life setting. I've seen many people leave the course within the first week because they felt they weren't getting anything out of the program and felt rushed or didn't do well on their block exam. There's no way for people to be prepared for the NREMT with this structure. It is like they set us up to fail. If I knew all of this at the beginning, I would have never signed up. Despite all of this, the skills instructor Hillary was great. She explained everything thoroughly, answered peoples questions right away, and she wanted to make sure we had everything down. You can tell she actually cares about the students. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME AND HARD EARNED MONEY HERE. read more

Matt was my instructor and he was very helpful! His teaching style suited my learning style and helped clarify every question that I had. He never looked down on anyone and really worked to make our class the best it can be. If anyone is interested in taking this class, look for Matt! read more

I passed this class on December 20th and just passed my NREMT first try on January 9th. I learned a lot from this class and it's very doable if you stay on top of everything and put in the work. Shaun Hughes was a great instructor who has tons of experience in the field, makes the class very enjoyable, and is more than willing to help students out anyway he could. I look forward to gaining experience working as an EMT this year. read more

I recently took the full time course in Riverside and passed. I cannot express enough how thankful I am for the instructors I had. Toby and Kyle were outstanding guys. They were very knowledgable and helpful each day they were with us. Of course the main instructor for us CRYSTAL was the absolute BEST! Crystal really exceeds the expectation as an EMT instructor. She is very kind and helpful and is extremely knowledgable in the pre hospital emergency care with plenty of experience to back it up. I cannot express how grateful I am to have had all these instructors. Of course we can't forget about Jackie! She was also so friendly and got to work fast getting our ride alongs set up as well as lots of other administration work. Thank you to all, I finished the class on Thursday December 17th and took my NREMT yesterday. This morning I got my results and PASSED. Thank you again to everyone so much. This class is not easy, but you can pass if you listen to the instructors and put in the work. The instructors get you ready exactly the way you need to be. Thank you all again! 10/10 recommend. read more

I took the 5 week accelerated summer course here, it was NOT easy in any way shape or form. i was only able to pass this course by completely immersing myself in the material day and day out. the 5 week course is no joke and i would not recommend it for someone who works a lot, or has multiple responsibilities outside of the 5 week course. my class started out with around 60 people and we ended with half or less then half the people. the regular course is definitely recommended if you're not in a hurry to get certified. i passed the NREMT exam 3 weeks after my course first try. Bryan, the instructor, was the absolute most helpful and most encouraging instructor i could have asked for. He encourages questions and shares his own knowledge of being in the field. I actually started panicking during my final exam and he helped me calm down and i was able to finish the final and pass. read more

Probably one of the most cut and dry, no nonsense coarse out there. Keep in mind on how condensed the full time coarse is. It will be like trying to take a sip from a fire hose. You need to read, study, and pay attention. Highly recommend this for any fellow veterans as well, especially those with a medical background. it will challenge you, but it's easier to take in if you already have an understanding of medicine. It will prepare you for the NREMT, so ask questions and good luck. read more

I took the accelerated course this past September with Bryan. It was absolutely wonderful and VERY challenging. I totally recommend this course but I strongly suggest it is the ONLY thing you do for that entire month. I mean take time off work, take time off school, apologize to your family because, as Bryan said, you need to live this material for five weeks. I was at a UC school before attending this course and, without exaggeration, I can say I was studying at least two hours a day and double on the weekends. That's on top of the class which runs from 8 in the morning to 5 at night. Bryan does a very good job at making the material accessible and fun. He really put a lot of effort into varying the way we learned and it was absolutely invaluable when it came to test time. He's a really competent guy and willing to go the extra mile to help you but YOU HAVE TO DO THE READING. The textbook is over a thousand pages and you're learning the material in a month. Byian can only lecture so much and it's really down to you to get it all in your head. I know I'm making this sound sort of scary but I promise it's all worth it! I took the NREMT last week and passed it first try! I felt very confident and comfortable because of the work this course made me put in. If you do the reading and ask questions you WILL pass. read more

Just completed the accelerated course, Let's just say this course is no joke. You really have to put in the work and read the book. Brian, the instructor is excellent and is engaging. Pay attention to him, figure out your study rhythm and DONT FALL BEHIND. Brian really wants everyone to pass! I would suggest that you form study groups. I commuted from over 30 miles (an hour a day with traffic) and let's just say that hour took away crucial study time as well as study group time. Make sure you schedule your time appropriately. I have completed many college courses and for a time I didn't think I was going to get the 80% that is required to pass. But stick it out and put in the effort, and you can pass this course. I'm looking to take my NREMT, next week and I believe I'm very prepared to pass! I would recommend going here over all other places. read more

I took the Weekend EMT course and graduated in December! And recently I just took the NREMT and passed! I decided to take the weekend course (Saturday only) which is about 3 months long, so I could have time to study and read during the week and also be able to maintain my job at the current time. For those who are looking for a quick and easy class, this is not the place. You have to put time and dedication into your work. You have to truly understand the material, not just memorize it. The instructors are amazing as well and they will teach you the material and go over it with you, but its all on you if you take the time to develop, learn, and practice. They will not babysit you. Some advice: Really understand your sign and symptoms notebook; don't memorize it - understand it. The more you put into your notebook the more you will understand. There is a lot of material and its up to you to read the text before and after class. Try your best to stay on top of the reading as well. You decided to take a class that is from 1 month to 3 months long. (Not a lot of time compared to how much material there is.) You have very little time in class, you will feel rushed and overwhelmed, so what you do out of class is very important. Dedicate time to read and study every day. This is not suppose to be easy, we have chosen this path to help and save lives and if you want to take a shortcut this is the wrong path for you. Ask yourselves, would you want yourself to save you? West Coast EMT has high standards and grading system: I approve of this especially if your career is to help and save others. There are no shortcuts in this career path. read more

I took the full time course. There's a diamond here in the rough but it's really rough. Over the course of four weeks we had four different instructors, all of which disagreed with each other and only one of them really prepared us for the test. Bryan: Great, very kind, but he was on vacation for the first and last week even though he's listed as the "primary instructor." Richard: Great, very efficient and thorough. Ryan: Great Jeff: Great, a bit rough around the edges and seemed at times dishonest, would accuse the other instructors of outright lying. The facility is not in good condition. Aside from the dead roaches (which, arguably, may be considered the fault of students leaving food everywhere), there are some pretty major issues. 2/3s of the building is just an empty, unfinished warehouse with no insulation (in the middle of a desert and I took this class in the summer). There are some facility problems that just boil down to maintenance - one of the toilets just sits open without a lid. One of the bathrooms perpetually has piss all over the floor. As mentioned in a "not recommended" review, there are marks all over the walls. The instructors all chew tobacco and Bryan will spit into the corner (one of the most disgusting things I've ever seen). Over the course of the class, I was given a lot of conflicting information about what was expected of the class and what the rules were. Everyone was told to have their uniform by the start of class, but a lot of people didn't even have theirs until the last week. One instructor told me we could retake the final physical skills test, another told me we couldn't. An instructor for one week would tell us that we passed our practice tests, an instructor the next week told us that the previous instructor had been lying. Some instructors would finish up by 2 or 3. Some of the instructors were very hands on when it came to skills practice, others wanted "organized chaos." Any time there was a problem, we'd be told to take it up with someone else: take it up with another instructor, take it up with Emma. Overall there didn't seem to be a real "chain of command," and I feel like people just passed the wand - I heard that Bryan is the owner of the Riverside branch but it seems like Emma is in charge of everything. Cheating was a massive problem in our class. One of the instructors caught a student taking pictures of the exam and just scolded him. People have their phones out during the tests, copy the tests down and have them in their pockets. We were told ours would be the last class to be able to look at the tests. The tests are horrible. At least ten of the answers per test directly contradict either what the instructors or the book would teach us. We would be told to go with what the book says, but then we'd be told to go with what the instructors taught us. The people in the back of the class did the best, you can probably imagine why. We were taught to focus on BLS, ABCs, to worry about order of priorities and events but then when the tests came around there was a specific answer that fell out of this order and very often it would be flat out wrong. All of that said, the atmosphere generally seems supportive and the class itself is very thorough, I feel like I learned a lot from the class and if I took the NREMT I'm sure that I'd pass. Overall, it just seemed in general to be really disorganized and unprofessional for an academic environment. I would not recommend the full time class to anyone. read more

All they want is your money I only went for two out of the 5 week course only because they kicked me out for "cheating" when I wasn't. They claimed that they saw me moving papers around with my feet when that wasn't true at all my papers were all in my backpack. All they want is you $1000+ and give you no help at all. Plus they want you pass everything with an 80% or higher that's crazy only because on every test that I took there would be questions from other chapters in the book that we never read or haven't read yet and not only did they kick me out but several others that were trying really hard to pass the class but for other reasons that I don't know of. But like I said they're money hungry and they're a waste of your time. read more

Bryan, the main instructor, was one of the best teachers I've had. The material isn't easy to stay awake so bring coffee, however Bryan made the material very practical and interesting by including personal experiences. He was extremely helpful; not only did he care about getting the out to the students, but he truly cared about the students. He made himself available to us basically 24/7. Something that very few instructors will do for their students. Use your resources (other students, your books, even some websites to help to), but especially use him! He will be glad to help, i can tell you that from first hand experience. read more

After taking countless courses at the collegiate-level and completing my bachelor's degrees, I was not enthused with the idea of attending classes again to study a completely new field. I knew I wanted to take an EMT course, but I was not sure who I would end up taking it through. After some due-diligence, I decided to go with West Coast EMT. I was worried that working a full-time job and attending the course would be too much, but from day one, I knew I had made the right decision. My instructor, Toby Bender, made each day extremely enjoyable and exuberantly interesting.... it was fantastic. He would mix in real-world scenarios and experiences in order to help us make connections between the materials being lectured on and how it is applied once you enter the field. Toby's ability to joke around with the students ensured that the lecture time was never too dry. This course is extremely quick, so be advised that studying outside of class is an absolute must. The more you interact in the course, the more you will learn and the better you will do. Utilize the resources Toby gives you and you will do just fine. Toby is extremely accommodating for all students and his teaching was always conducted in a fun, but professional manner. I could not speak higher of both the program and Mr. Bender. read more

First I'd like to start by saying, Bryan and brandy are the most amazing teachers I've ever had for any schooling I've been to. I'd like to start by saying I feel completely ripped off by west coast emt. The evening course, which runs Monday and Wednesday 6pm-10pm was the worst experience I've had. It was the first time they changed from the Monday-Thursday 6-10pm course which would've been better for me. Regardless, I passed the class, passed the skills, but did not pass the national registry two times. Needless to say, my friends in the class have also been unfortunate enough to not pass. I feel ripped off because the problem we had is not enough class time. The two a week class is the worst idea. I was an experiment to west coast emt, and I wish I could go back to take the full time course. If you are reading this I promise you that you will pass the national registry f you take full time class and pass. I urge you to listen to Bryan because his words are gold, and brandy's skill teaching is superb. I also will try to persuade west coast emt to stop the two a week classes. With regards, Braiden. read more

To put in short, West Coast EMT Riverside is only good because of their instructors, the policies are ridiculous. Their instructors Bryan and Davis are some of the best people I've met and are phenomenal at what they do. They truly are really the only reason I had a positive experience in this course. I took a nighttime course so every Monday and Wednesday I put on my uniform and went to class from 6pm to 10pm. The class was split into two days, Monday lecture, Wednesday skills. Monday was lecture day with Bryan. Lecture days were very important, as most of the course circulates around the tests and what is in the textbook. Bryan lectured very well, and was always looking for student feedback so he could be better at his job. He also did everything he could to expertly cram as much information into us, since the time constraint meant more time at home reading than actual time spent in class lecturing. Bryan's willingness to explain vague topics, his stories, his humor and his fountain of experience really helped us stay engaged through the lecture phase without the loss of pertinent information. He's one of the better teachers I've had, even on the University level. Wednesday was skills day with Davis. Davis is truly an awesome dude with a load of experience and a passion for EMS. He has the utmost respect for his students, as he considers EMS to be an admirable line of work, and I don't believe any of us disagree with him. He taught us the hands on skills, and was excellent at it. He implemented bits from the textbook, which we needed for tests, and explained everything in perfect detail. By the end we all knew exactly what we were supposed to do and why we were supposed to do it. Davis went above and beyond with us, donating his time on Saturdays to help us solidify our skills. If it weren't for Davis, I'm not sure I would have passed, and I'm sure many others would say the same. Okay now for the problems of this class. First off the need for the uniforms. I'm sure the use of uniforms is viable but let's be real, we don't need to put on our uniforms on lecture days. I understand skills days as you would want to practice in a uniform and boots, but lecture days? I wasn't too privy to having to change into a uniform and put on duty boots in my office at work after a 10hr shift so I could make it to class on time where I was going to sit in a chair for a lecture. In total the uniform, watch, boots, and belt cost around $200, and we really didn't need it. This is an opinion and not really an issue for some, but it was for me. Second, the grading policy. A lot of people hate it, but I actually loved the grading policy. The deal is you have to score at least an 80% on every block test, otherwise you have to retake it. You get a total of 2 retakes, but can only use one per test. if you get less than an 80% on your retake you get dropped from the course. Personally, I thought this was great. It raised the stakes and forced you to study and learn the material. If I were a patient, I would not want an EMT working on me who barely passed their course with a C- and barely passed the NREMT. I would want someone who knows their stuff inside and out. Other people complain that this is unfair and is "too stressful" but being an EMT is a stressful job. If you can't handle the stress of a test, how are you going to handle the stress of trying to save a patient whose blood is squirting onto your face? Most medical professions have a similar policy because it's life or death, if you can't pass a test with an 80% how can you expect to save someones life? Anyone who complains otherwise is just salty because they didn't pass. The course is easily passable if you spend more time studying and less time drinking and complaining. Shots Fired. Lastly, the part I actually hated was the review policy. WE WERE NOT ALLOWED TO REVIEW THE TEST QUESTIONS AFTER WE TOOK THE TESTS! THIS IS LUDICROUS, THE EXACT SAME QUESTIONS WERE ON THE FINAL. HOW ON EARTH DO THEY EXPECT US TO KNOW WHAT WE DID WRONG AND IMPROVE OURSELVES IF THEY DON'T TELL US? THEY COULD AT LEAST HAVE GIVEN US THE QUESTIONS WE GOT WRONG SO WE COULD GO LOOK UP THE ANSWERS. NO ONE REMEMBERS EVERY QUESTION AND NO ONE HAS TIME TO SIFT THROUGH 1500 PAGES OF MATERIAL TO RESEARCH EVERY QUESTION. THIS IS A BAD POLICY, IT'S ILL THOUGHT AND DETRIMENTAL TO STUDENTS. Okay... okay, I'm better, caps lock really helped me out there. There were other parts I could complain about, but they're nit-picky and only apply to my personal situation, so I won't mention them. All in all, this course is bad because of the policies, but phenomenal because of the instructors. The course itself is nothing special, you can find cheaper classes and better institutions, but I'm not sure you could replace Bryan and Davis. They were truly the only reason I would recommend this course, and they were the best part about my time at West Coast EMT Riverside. read more

Please be warned.. Do not take a EMT COURSE through here. All they want is your money. Their grading policy is ridiculous. Have to score 80 % on all exams to pass. read more

My experience at Westcoast EMT was great! I was in the part time class from 6:00pm to 10:00 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays.The class was very difficult, the material was lengthy, and time was very limited; but I passed the class and the NREMT on my first try. I suggest listening to the chapters before class and writing good notes during lecture. The instructor (Shaun) cared deeply for everyone in the class and had high expectations for all of us. He lectures in a fast pace because there is a lot of material to cover, but his lectures are memorable. He uses personal stories to help us understand and remember important imformation that we'll someday use in the field. Eventhough Shaun did a great job at teaching us many chapters; there were plenty of chapters that were not covered in class, it was our responsibility to cover them on our own. In order to pass this course you have to be very self-motivated, be available during week days for ride-alongs, and study every day if possible. Goodluck with EMT school! read more

I just finished this class August 10, 2016 and I have to say, you will not find a better class than this and find a better teacher than Bryan, if you decide to do your EMT and WCEMT I strongly recommend to pick your class with Bryan, I wish I can say he is the best teacher you will ever encounter but that would just be a under statement. Bryan will teach you EMT basic, and make sure you understand word for word, if you don't, he will make the time to teach you until you learn it. Bryan told me it was all me but I can not be a great student without a great teacher. At WCEMT you get your money worth and more. I have to say overall the atmosphere was family, Rachel the secretary was very helpful and Bryan just did everything he can to help you understand and pass. If you have taken EMT class somewhere else and re-taking it this is the place to come and if this is your first time just be serious and ready if not your just going to dump $800 down the drain. I did the 18 day course and it was hard, and it taught me a lot, the very next day people took their NREMT and passed, WCEMT has a 95% success passing rate with NREMT, trust me take this class with Bryan and you will see what I mean about finishing strong!! BEST OF LUCK!! read more

This is a really good place to take an EMT course. Each instructor is passionate about what they do and are willing to go above and beyond for their students. For example, Davis volunteered an extended amount of time to ensure all of his students were well prepared for the working environment. Brian would continuously ask his students at the end of class for suggestions on better teaching techniques and would apply them in his next lecture. I highly recommend this school. read more

This is with out a doubt the greatest EMT class on the west coast!!! The instructors Bryan and Davis are incredible and know what they are talking about! read more

I took the full time course and it was super rough especially for someone who has never taken any type of medical classes before. It is a lot of information to remember in such a short time but I wouldn't have wanted to do this program anywhere else. The instructors do a great job at explaining the information and if you still didn't understand their door is always open to help you. I had Bryan as an instructor for my course and he treated everyone with respect and really liked to see everyone succeed. I would recommend this course for anyone serious in having a future in the medical field. read more

HORRIBLE. horrible EMT class. For starters, the location is hard to find, the place looks like a dump and very unprofessional. There are marks all over the walls and SEVERAL bugs such as cockroaches were found and the "staff" does not do anything about it. The instructor doesn't even have an office just has a desk seems very unprofessional, both the bathrooms are in horrible condition and always smell (you'll be lucky if you don't find a bug in there). The instructor (Bryan) does not do a good job of teaching goes thorough the slides RAPID FAST and does NOT give you time to write down the information. Even if you call the instructor on the weekends for questions or the office nobody ever answers. He is very rude and only wants to pass the students that he wants to. DO NOT waste your time on this class because it is a waste of your time and money and energy. Prefer going somewhere else trust me, several people told me that this class was horrible and the instructor is not good but i decided to go with it since it seems good to be but DO NOT fall into the trap. GO somewhere else. read more

I just graduated from West Coast EMT yesterday and can honestly say it has been the most fun I've ever had in a learning environment. Going into this class, I was pretty sure that EMS was what I wanted to do as a career however I was a little nervous since I had no previous knowledge about anything relating to the medical field. Any doubts I had where completely gone as soon as I started the accelerated course. My instructor Bryan bent over backwards for myself and my classmates included to make sure we understood the material and that we felt comfortable with our skills as well as encouraging us whenever we felt we where at our lowest point. He is absolutely one of the biggest reasons why I'm 100% sure that EMS is the path I want to take in my life. As a business, West Coast EMT is very professional and answered any questions I had about the course before I enrolled. It is a very difficult class but it is extremely satisfying when you graduate, just remember that no matter what happens during those four weeks to never give up. I highly recommend West Coast EMT to anyone looking for a career in EMS. read more

Let me start by saying I took the 4 1/2 week accelerated course and it wasn't too bad. It may have been because I had some basic EMS knowledge going in. Our instructor Bryan R. is the guy you want. Understand if you take the accelerated course it is a challenge because you can't expect Bryan to hold your hand through it all to make sure you are doing it right. You have to rely on your team (classmates) and feed off each other. Bryan is constantly trying to improve his teaching skills so don't be afraid to speak up if he's going to fast or if you have a comment or question. If you are stuck however, Bryan is more than willing to help. He has a bunch of tips and tricks for out in the field and is constantly pushing your limits to test you. I highly recommend during skills training asking Bryan to run through the skills with you so you know you are on point. In the end I'd recommend taking the regular course so you don't feel rushed. If you don't have time the accelerated course may be the best option, but remember it's up to you if you want to pass. Thanks again Bryan. read more