I recently completed the CNA program and successfully passed my exams on July 28, 2026. I am very…read morethankful for everything I learned and for the support I received throughout the program. Ma'am Estella Gregory, the president of the school, always made sure that we understood the skills and knowledge needed to become confident and competent CNAs. I really appreciate the encouragement and guidance I received from the school. I would highly recommend LA School of Nursing College to anyone looking to start a career in healthcare and become a CNA.

DO NOT GIVE ESTELA GREGORY ANY OF YOUR MONEY! SHE IS A THIEF…read more This is a warning to anyone looking to be certified as a CNA in Los Angeles. DO NOT enroll at LA School Nursing Career College. I'm currently taking classes for my BSN but decided I wanted to be certified as a CNA so I could work and get hands on experience while studying. This was the closest school to my home and after checking the CDPH website to make sure they were licensed, I called and took a meeting with Estela Gregory the owner and manager of the school. I was only able to do a weekday course due to my parenting schedule. Their website offers weekday classes and Estela confirmed this in our emails and during our in-person meeting where she requested I pay the full cost of the course, $2500, upfront. I knew the cost of the course was higher than others in LA, but it was the closest to my home and offered the hours I needed. She agreed to let me pay $500 for the uniform and textbooks and we agreed I would pay the reminder on the first day of classes. This was in the middle of June and she said the class would start at the start of July. She didn't have an exact start date and said she would get back to me. She would only allow me to pay the fees on cash or via Zelle as she said she was having an issue with her bank POS and wasn't able to accept payments via credit card. She gave me a hand written receipt and said she would be in touch with the start date. There were a few red flags during this meeting, but I could tell from the amount of materials in her office and separate "classroom" that she had had a large school at one time and she had moved to smaller offices at some point. I had also checked beforehand that she was actually licensed and this made me ignore the warning signs that were going off in my brain. I should have listened to my gut. I waited two weeks and still hadn't heard anything from her. I emailed her a few days before the start of July and got no response. I went to her office but each time it was closed and she was not there since it's a month to month rental and it's only her, she goes in when she needs to. A week into July it became clear that she had no intention of contacting me and I let her know via email multiple times that if I didn't hear from her that I would be reporting her to the BBB, CDPH, and taking her to small claims court. She ignored all my communications until she got the notification from the BBB (which she ignored). She finally called to say that she had been locked out of her emails and she is lost the "PIN". Not only did that not make sense, but it didn't explain the ignored calls and post it notes on her office door. She tried to act like nothing was happening and said she was ordering my textbooks and uniform. I demanded a refund for the money I had given her since it was clear there was no class to be paying for in the first place. She said she would need to speak to her supervisor and get back to me. I said on all the documents and website pages it states she is the owner and CEO, so she has no supervisor. Additionally, the bank account I sent the payment to had only her name on it so legally the money went to her and I would like it back. She said she would call me back and hung up. We did this a few times over the month of July and each time she has said she would send me a payment, but I have still not received anything. I have reported her to CDPH so they can review the issue and hopefully revoke her license so she can't do this to anyone else. I am in the process of small claims court and my ultimate goal is to let others know what happened to me so it doesn't happen to them. Estela Gregory is not an honest person and will flat out steal your money. The audacity that she asked for the whole $2500 upfront....I have since seen one review from another person that says she has done the same to them. DO NOT GIVE THIS WOMAN ANY OF YOUR MONEY! Hope this helps someone.

Ms. Powers you are great teacher!!! I am a mom of two and have not been in school for a looong time…read moreand you have made me feel so comfortable and excited to learn. Thank you and looking forward to always saying my teacher Ms. Powers was the Best!!!

I'd like to thank Mrs Powers for making my experience at AUMT Institute amazing. Mrs Powers is an…read moreexcellent teacher and i'd highly recommend her class for phlebotomy. She's an amazing teacher and she also cares about her students success. If I could have her as my teacher for all my medical field classes I would, she's absolutely wonderful.

This school and its staff are amazing! The students are well prepared for the knowledge and skills…read morecomprehension examination to Certify them as a Certified Nurse Assistant. Look into this school today!

Such a horrible experience. Nothing was fulfilled on time -- a one-month course turned into a…read morethree-month course. Our CNA exam was canceled only 30 minutes before the scheduled exam time. The staff does little to advocate for students and only seems responsive when it's time for payments. No one is willing to take accountability for how poorly this school is being managed.

I wish I would have found this place YEARS ago!…read more I needed to get my BLS for the healthcare provider card fast! Jennifer accommodated me and got me in ASAP! THANK YOU! She is so nice and this is the best class I've ever taken! I felt she is incredibly affordable and I will go to Her again and again! She is a god send

Jennifer is amazing...Very polite, patient, professional, intelligent, and has an amazing…read morepersonality. Highly recommend taking a class with her. And kids can also take the class ages K-12. CPR SAVES LIVES.

5 stars for Mr. K! An outstanding instructor!…read moreHis teaching style is clear, engaging, and supportive. LA vocational Institute genuinely care about their students' success and always go the extra mile to make sure everyone understands the material. I learned so much and felt truly motivated throughout the course.

Finished the Phlebotomy program. Staff were very helpful. Lydia and Ava were able to get me into…read moreclinicals one week after I completed the NHA exam. I was able to do Monday thru Friday for clinicals and they were very helpful and I had a great experience. I am also signing up for the EKG program to make myself more competitive. The phlebotomy instructor, Mr.K is a no nonsense instructor, he is there to make sure you are prepared and ready to take the NHA exam. He is very knowledgeable and patient. He is a great instructor but be ready to work hard, practice and learn. He is willing to allow students who have passed the exam to come and practice which is always a plus to gain more experience.

Drawing from my direct experience within this institution's educational framework, I can…read moreconfidently affirm the exceptional caliber of its hemodialysis technician program. The curriculum is meticulously structured, offering an unparalleled level of precision and comprehensive coverage regarding the competencies essential for this critical healthcare role. Through thoughtfully designed coursework and expert instruction, students receive step-by-step guidance, fostering their development into highly professional and exceptionally safety-conscious practitioners Edgardo Velasco

Thank you for your response, but your statement does not accurately reflect our experience in the…read moreprogram. My husband and I both attended, and after waiting several months with no clinical placement provided, my husband was forced to find his own clinical site in order to begin clinicals. We have documentation and proof of this. Because of that, it is completely inaccurate to imply that your program properly provided clinical placement support in our case. It is also false to suggest that the issue was a lack of participation or engagement on our end. The real issues were poor organization, lack of communication, delayed clinical placement, and inadequate preparation for the certification exam. Those are the reasons for my review. Attempting to discredit my feedback because it happened two years ago does not change what happened. My review is based on my firsthand experience as a paying student, and I stand by every statement made.

Amazing experience with this company. Being able to do some of the course online was so convenient…read moreand they were extremely flexible when completing the clinical portion. Also Jeri was the best! Definitely recommend if you need to complete you IV and blood withdrawal certification

Jeri was so kind and very knowledgeable! Learned a lot& was a great experience. Would highly…read morerecommend her& this company again!

I really enjoyed my time at CHAC learning the skills for my program. The staff are amazing and met…read morelots of great peers along the way. Shout out to the receptionist Adrineh as she is always ready to help.

I'm writing this as someone who toured the school, not as a former student…read more Scheduling a tour was easy, and everyone I met was friendly. The woman who gave me the tour was warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely kind. What caught me off guard was how quickly a simple tour turned into setting up a FAFSA account and discussing a $17,000 student loan. I remember thinking, Wait...I just came to look around. For me, $17,000 is a lot of money for a massage program--especially when that's on the higher end of tuition. By the time interest is added, you could easily end up paying well over $20,000. That's not a decision anyone should make in one afternoon. I also expected a little more for that price. The facilities weren't bad, but they weren't exactly new or high-end either. If you're charging premium tuition, I'd expect a campus that reflects it--or at least a location that feels a little more upscale. With the economy the way it is, I also wonder about taking on that much debt for a career in an industry that's often considered a luxury expense. My advice: take the tour, ask questions, then go home and think about it. Don't let anyone rush you into borrowing $17,000.