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.

An incredible program with thorough instruction and skilled, knowledgeable instructors!…read more I completed my CNA training at Allegiance Career Institute in February 2026 and passed my CNA state exam (skills and written exam) on my first try. I was enrolled in the weekend program (10 weeks long), which worked best with my schedule. I felt prepared and confident in the both the clinical and state exam facilities. I am so grateful for my experience with ACI and I would highly recommend their CNA training program.

I graduated from ACI in January of 2026 and learned so much through this program. The instructors…read morewere incredibly supportive, knowledgeable, and willing to provide help whenever I needed it. They took time to ensure that the materials and the skills were properly understood, which made me feel confident going into the clinical's and my state exam. The hands-on experience that I gained throughout the clinicals was a very valuable part of this program. Learning the skills and then taking them into a hands-on setting made me fully understand what my roles would be as a future CNA. I built lot of friendships and was surrounded by people who were very encouraging to be my best self in this setting. Becoming a CNA through this program has been a transformative shift in my future goal to become a nurse and it really confirmed my love for healthcare. I am very grateful for this experience and definitely recommend this course to anyone considering the healthcare field.

Friendly staff, helpful and cool program. Can't wait to start this program soon looking forwards to…read moreit.

My son took their training course, after he finished there was no help, guidance. It was a waste of…read moretime

What I love most about ACHT is that the instructors are extraordinarily experienced in their field…read moreand love sharing their knowledge with the students. I am enrolled in the VA Program at ACHT, and I am completely in awe with it. My instructor, Ms. Shaina Neilson, is both well-versed in large animals like equines and small animals such as dogs and cats. She is also super helpful and understanding. She have a fair expectation for her students which aren't too outrageous or unmotivatingly lackluster. Every Tuesday, lab would be in session and to be honest, it's really cool. I love the hands on activities in this course and it's the best way to learn.

Started this program at the beginning of February, it was a lot of work but very rewarding. I had…read moreso many great instructors but one of them stood out to me the most, Jessica Lomelin. She was always there for us students when we needed help, she thoroughly explained everything and did not make us feel in any way that we were not getting the attention we deserved. While maintaining so many different positions in the school she balanced it all very gracefully and kept all of us in the loop of what was going on, and where we needed to be in order to pass the right module and prepare for next upcoming ones as well. Along this journey I've made so many friends and have had so many opportunities that have opened up doors for me in the medical world as well. I couldn't have done it without Jessica and my peers!

South Coast College is an anomaly among colleges. There is nothing else like it on the planet…read more You're not just a number there. You're part of a family that lives on and touches your life forever. The alumni are so attached and a part of the school and are lifelong friends of the faculty and staff and other alumni. The alumni have a strong network with each other where friendships span multiple decades. I not only researched all the court reporting schools in the state of CA, but I researched schools all over the country, and I kept track of the numbers of licensed court reporters that they produced over an almost two decade period since. South Coast College has consistently produced more CA CSRs than any other school in the state, and they have also outperformed schools across the entire United States. I have personally seen more students fly through the program in one year in the last 17 years than any other school in the entire United States. And they are leaders in the number of first-time test passers. When court reporters can make more money annually than Harvard-trained lawyers and judges, the tuition at SCC should be no object. You need to view your training to become a court reporter as seriously as you would view a law school education. You are investing in your future! You want to align yourself with the BEST! The job opportunities I've gotten from the professional networking from the alumni at the school alone has paid for the tuition many times over! Worth every penny!

They need to inform you that the majority of the health care jobs want you to be bilingual, I have…read morenot been able to get a medical assistant position since 2018 when I graduated. All that money and nothing to show for it

I enrolled in this phlebotomy program and it has been one of the most unprofessional and unsafe…read moreexperiences I've ever had. The curriculum is scattered, the instructor is constantly distracted with her midwife job and checking her phone during class, and at one point she didn't even realize she hadn't shared the venipuncture video before sending us into lab. On October 1st, she didn't show up at all, and another person, Linnea, "taught" us by reading directly off a slideshow, giving unclear or incorrect answers, and providing no real guidance in lab. In lab, I personally witnessed unsafe practices: being told to draw from a swollen site after already being instructed not to, the instructor palpating after the site had already been cleaned, lack of proper tourniquet disinfection, improper PPE use, and students reusing contaminated equipment. Even the parking lot felt unsafe. A woman filmed me while I was arriving. Linnea herself has admitted she feels unsafe at this location, told us to park in a better-lit area, and even said she's afraid of someone "popping out of the bushes." When I told her about the incident of being filmed, she grabbed her keys and asked me to point out where the person went. I told her where but said it wasn't worth my energy or safety to confront the individual. Her response was "it's worth my time" and she quickly went upstairs. I stayed downstairs because I was not comfortable or safe confronting someone who had just been recording me in my car. After three days, I decided to withdraw. I sent a formal email requesting a refund (which the school's own staff confirmed I am entitled to within the time frame). Instead of addressing my email, Linnea left me a voicemail saying she found out I dropped "through the internet," which is unprofessional. She obviously received a notification that they got a one-star Yelp review, and the level of unprofessionalism is only being exacerbated by her response. This program is not safe, not professional, and not a place where students can truly learn. I cannot recommend it to anyone.

I am not sure of the "great" experience everyone in these reviews got. However, I know what I went…read morethrough at this school. The teacher was a nice man but he wasn't much of a teacher. He kind of just threw you into it and read off the slides that were given to him by the couple running the school. Brian and Lin were not much help with resume building and job placement. Every time I asked for help they referred me to websites that make resumes for you. Not helpful. I think they only have one connection for externships that is all the way in Mission Viejo. If you are going to do a program, I suggest you go to a school that actually cares about their students and outcome after the program is finished. I felt like time and time again they gave me the run around and were not actually helpful at all. I wish I would have done my research better. This program might have been great at one point in time, but it definitely fell off. My cousin went to a school in Santa Ana, AUMT Institute that definitely cared for their students and wanted to see them succeed. I am not trying to be mean, I am being honest about my experience, find another school.

Phlebotomy class think about it twice .you need 3 years plus in order to apply for a job. It will…read morebe hard to get a job. They won't help you find a job.there fast to ask for your money. Not guarantee is given.

These courses are mostly like a crash course for around $7,500 you can go elsewhere and get better…read moretraining plus real job assistance unlike here. If I would have known this before I wouldn't have came here. I would have rather get vocational training somewhere else and been employed by now.