I had to renew my cpr/aed/first aid last month. Our instructor was really great and it wasn't just…read morea sit down and watch videos and you're good to go type of place. It was interactive and I feel I left knowing that if an emergency situation arrives I will be able to handle it to the best of my ability. Thank-you SD Heart Saver!

I've sat through 3 BLS classes in the past few years and this was by far the best. Tuba was…read moreincredibly friendly, funny and super interactive, which made the class fly by! I will be going to her classes from now on.

I attended Eastlake Medical College this past summer and took the 4-week AM classes. Two weeks of…read moretheory that ran from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday on site. Then the last two weeks were dedicated to clinical. Tuition was affordable and flexible through payment plans, I liked that this also included CPR certification and background check! Overall, my experience was great! Ms. Mary was my instructor and I absolutely loved how she cared for each and every one of us, making sure we succeed both as a class and individuals. I also liked how we were able to practice skills on site prior to our board exam (yes, the board exam is held in the classroom) so it helped ease any test anxiety or nerves because of how familiar the testing environment is. Keep in mind that you as a student nursing assistant have to put in the time and effort if you want to perform well and pass the board exam to get your license. It is not going to be handed to you just because you attended the school and paid tuition.

I came to know this college when I was registering to take the CNA exam. This is by far the one…read morewith the schedule that I'm looking for. I was able to get the date and time. Which I was glad about. On the day of the exam, it took me 4 grueling hours in battling the traffic. Huhu..And enough time to be able to park and sign in. The receptionist is so nice. I told him what I was there for and he asked me where I parked, I got confused at first. Then he told me about the designated parking spot because patrols are very good in towing cars. Jeez. Thank you very much for letting me know. I moved my car to the designated parking spot, get back to the receptionist then that's when he asked for my paperworks. When it was all checked, I was able to sit down and take my exam. I was confident that I passed it. After the test, we moved to a different room for the actual exam. They only take 10 test takers at a time. There were 2 Procters watching and grading the test takers who are doing the tasks simultaneously. While inside and waiting for our turn, we took notes from the other test takers errors/mistakes. Each test taker has to perform 5 actual tests and it is graded accordingly by a Procter. Miss Evangeline is my Procter, she is calm and patient but firm as well. She pointed out my errors in such a nice way. And I am happy that I didn't have to repeat a task. It gives me hope that I passed the actual test. P.S And Yes I did pass my CNA exam.

The professors can be great if you pay attention to their ratemyproffessor but the other staff not…read moreso much: -Take weeks just to concider getting a counsler appointment - I had to fill out the same name change form 4 times and emails to Admin.

While Southwestern College offers a diverse range of degree programs, their admissions process is…read morelacking. Communication is terrible, often delaying the ability to register for classes or even make a counseling appointment. Unlike other colleges I have attended where to be a transfer student is a simple handoff with realistic processing timeframes with transcripts and responses, the staff at Southwestern College do not answer their phones and take weeks to respond via email with often misinformation. I submitted my transcripts March 15th, and emailed the counseling office to request for an appointment for an education plan. It took them 2 weeks to get back to me only to say they must be evaluated first. Reasonable, although other college allow you to book a general appointment so they can clear your prerequisites to at least register. I email the evaluations department which another 2 weeks go by with them saying that they can't view my transcripts and to contact admissions. I then proceed to email admissions for them to say it takes 4-5 weeks to upload my transcripts. At this point I'm absolutely astounded by the amount of inefficiency at this school. I have been to various community colleges and never had this amount of difficulty to just to enroll so that I may be able to register for the Fall semester. Finally, I received notice after a follow up email that my transcripts are visible and to contact evaluations for review, which I do, and they verify they can view my transcripts and will take 4-5 weeks to process, but to contact the counselors office for an education plan. I finally get through via telephone only to be told I cannot set up an appointment until my transcripts are evaluated. I can't even drop in for a general appointment so that I may register or clear prerequisites. I have never had this experience at other colleges and now contemplating if it's even worth continuing because if this is reflection of their school that promotes opportunities and resources, how am I to have trust that their will not be constant roadblocks in the future, pawning me off to be someone else's problem in another department. If you really want to transfer to this school, I suggest starting 6 months in advance and prepare to be going around in circles like a carousel.

I want to thank all staff from this school, They are very…read moreprofessional and they teach you everything regarding CNA and how to pass the state exam ! They also provide me some tips in how to look for the best job in San Diego and after working 6 months on skill nursing facility's I became a CNA traveler, I'm now working in one of the top and best staffing companies that service in the best hospitals in San Diego making 6,000 per month as CNA on a 4 day per week schedule ! San Diego Medical college is the best in San Diego and I recommend this school for those that are looking for a new career because just been a CNA is not just a job it's a career in the medical field ! Thank you Sincerely Gerardo Vázquez CNA/RNA

I mean you pay for what you get I guess? Like Google reviews and other students will agree the…read morefront desk ladies are extremely entitled. Prior to you paying they'll be nice. As soon as you're paid, they just give you attitude, never responding to messages or call backs, everything is a no or they can't help you. Miss a day of class and your whole schedule is ruined because they'll never schedule to make it up, ask other students it's not just me, no over ever gets a response. Sure it's a fast track program but at least have some people skills when students are asking simple questions. We also noticed the instructors were constantly changing so one would teach one way and another a different way. Again, you get what you pay for.

I highly recommend, a great alternative with even better results…read more I'm writing this review on behalf of my son who recently completed the full-time CNA program at Healthcare Science Academy in Chula Vista and I can confidently say it was money well spent. Originally, we looked into a CNA program at a location nearby...they had too many applicants. That's when I searched around the area and found this school, and honestly, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. The program was well structured, the instructors were incredibly knowledgeable and supportive and the learning environment was professional and encouraging. He had a thorough clinical rotation at a skilled nursing facility/rehab nearby. My son learned so much during the course and more importantly he PASSED his CNA exam on the first try (btw, he really studied hard and practiced blood pressures, checking respirations and heart rate on each of our family members.) One of the best parts is that all the credits are transferable. He's on track to apply to further his education and pursue a career in nursing. I highly recommend Healthcare Science Academy. They truly care about their students success and provide the tools needed to succeed.

I absolutely love this program/school! Staff is very nice,…read morealways professional and the teachers really do appreciate and want to see all students achieve their goals. I just completed a program and if they open up another program that is above what I am now, I would take it.

Great instructor. RJ was very iinformative and class was fun.read more

A colleague referred me to Lisya, and I'm so glad they did! One of the things I appreciated most…read morewas the flexibility she offers with multiple class times and locations throughout the week, making it easy to find an option that fit my schedule. Lisya is incredibly transparent and communicative. If there were ever any delays or barriers, she addressed them immediately and found a solution right away. Her class was knowledgeable, insightful, engaging, and comprehensive. I especially appreciated learning about the three most recent updates since my last BLS training. It was valuable information that I may not have received elsewhere. She also introduced me to an innovative device designed to help choking victims and shared a heartfelt story about training hospice nurses on how to use it. Her passion for education and patient safety really stood out. She highly recommended having one of these devices at home, and I can absolutely see why. It will be some time before I need to renew my certification, but I'm already looking forward to coming back to Lisya for my next renewal. Highly recommend!

I took a CPR class with Lisya recently and it was great experience!! Lisya is so informative and…read moreher descriptions are so detailed. She knows exactly how to throw in humor to keep it light while highlighting the importance of the subject matter. I have been certified on and off for many years and this is the most clear concise description I have ever experienced! I feel more confident leaving her class than I ever have!! My one suggestion would be to provide antibacterial wipes to wipe down the dummies after each participant has their turn.