I took a BLS certification class with Sierra and it was SO GOOD! Sierra is very knowledgeable, you…read morecan tell how long she's been doing her job due to how comfortable she is with teaching CPR and all the rest of it. She provided real-life scenarios, hands on experience, and lots of helpful feedback that never came off negatively just useful. She's personable, friendly, and made the class feel more like hanging out with friends than taking a class. Definitely recommend going and having Sierra as your teacher!!

Bernard is great and thorough with CPR training! I feel confident enough to know what I am doing.read more

I cannot recommend this CNA program enough!!! I am also thankful to Mr.Gary and Ms.Anna. Thank you…read morefor the education, experience, and opportunity. Your dedication to the CNA students and passion for helping others truly makes a difference in the world and paves the way for quality and compassionate care.

CNA Solutions was recommended to me by a friend of the owner during my search for a CNA program…read morethat wouldn't take too long as I only had a little bit of time to spare to pursue this goal due to uncertainty of what the future held for me between July and October. The owners, Gary and his wife, Anna, both have amazing heart for healthcare and are both active in the field. Gary is very accommodating and works with you to figure out what the best course would be for you whether you take the accelerated day course which is 2.5 weeks or the night course which is 4 weeks. At first I was hesitant and many unexpected life changes happened that I couldn't attend in his original August cohort when I got the courage to pursue this goal. So I ended up in his September cohort. And I truly believe God himself wanted me to join the September cohort because even though I was afraid to go back and give it a try after not being available in August when I had planned to join, I finally went through with it and showed up on the first day of class and had the honor and pleasure of meeting and working with the most amazing people from all walks of life. You not only gain classmates, you gain friendships for life, and potential coworkers as you all pursue different goals for taking the class. We even made ourselves a YouTube page for our class so we can reference all our training videos we recorded in class so we can reference them when studying for the prometric exam. Whether you're in pre-nursing, opening your own care home, working at a facility already, or simply learning how to best help provide care for a loved one, I promise you will not leave this class empty handed or doubting your own ability. You will learn what it takes to do your job well, the right way, and have a newfound appreciation for everyone you encounter in this line of work. We made lifelong friendships and learned the amount of heart and compassion it takes to do this line of work. While some people may view it as "just entry level" work, you matter just like everyone else in the healthcare industry. I personally will be eternally grateful to Gary and Anna's CNA school for giving me a chance when I was too afraid thinking it's too late to give myself that chance. Gary is a genuinely caring soul and wants to see everyone succeed. He even opens his doors to allow you to train for the prometric exam before your exam date so you can take your skills test with absolute confidence and pass on the first try. He takes care of his facility on his own as well so be respectful of his property and clean up after yourselves lol. He does all his own linen/towel washing too so be mindful when using his supplies. Gary and Anna, thank you so much for opening your doors and hearts to teach us how to be successful CNAs. I am grateful for the opportunity to have learned from you and helping me see other doors opening to many possibilities for the future, no matter what they may be. You helped open a path for me that had been blocked for years until now. Mahalo nui loa, Christina

I took the in-person class in July 2021 and I really learned a lot. The teachers were great and…read morehelped me prepare for the Prometric Exam. I passed both the written and clinical exam on the first try. Thank you Ms. Cionie's and team!

I had a really good time getting my CNA certification here. I'm not saying the school couldn't use…read moreany room for improvement, but I definitely learned a lot and made some great friends along the way. I had just finished my first semester of UH Nursing School when I took the CNA course, so I think that did give me some advantages. A lot of what I was learning was review, but it definitely was NOT as easy as I had thought it would be. Here are some tips if you are taking the CNA class. This is for the WAIPAHU AM class. I can't comment on the Honolulu classes or the Waipahu Evening class. - Get your TB and physical exam requirements done BEFORE you start the class. Seriously. - Do not park in the lot directly in front of the building or you will get towed. Park in the slanted stalls to the left (when you are facing the building) or the stalls in front of Max's. There is always ample parking close to the building. The Kalihi location parking is very tricky. - If you are a nursing student (or anyone else) and you signed up for Package A, make sure that you have your First Aid Certification. A majority of us didn't realize that we had our CPR certifications, but NOT First Aid. You need both for clinicals. We had to end up paying $40 to take the First Aid course at the Kalihi location in order to get the certification to take clinicals. - About 18 or 19 people out of the 27 in our class were already enrolled in nursing programs (bachelor's to become an R.N.). Most of these were from Chaminade, 3 of us were from UH, and 2 were at HPU. The rest were either people trying to get their feet wet in the healthcare field or were eventually trying to get into an LPN or RN program. - The class was LARGE. 27 people in a tiny classroom. If you are able to, try to get into a class that is smaller so you get more individualized attention and simply because the room was just way too small for all of us. - If you are signed up for the Waipahu location, don't expect everything to be at Waipahu. The clinicals are in town (Convalescent Center of Hawaii by Kuakini Hospital). Also, the First Aid/CPR course and the medical terminology classes are in town at the Kalihi location. Most people end up carpooling, but keep that in mind, especially if you don't have a car. - The stethoscope and BP kit that come with Package B and C aren't the best. They'll get you by just fine enough for the course, but if you're planning on making healthcare a career, I would highly suggest investing in a Littman stethoscope. - Since class is 6 days a week, I would also recommend having at LEAST 2 pairs of the white scrubs, but preferably 3 unless you plan on re-wearing your scrubs without washing them or doing laundry constantly. HT&CC sells them for $28 a pair which is pretty reasonable, but there might be other places on island that sell them for cheaper. If you have lots of time before your class starts, try looking online for white scrubs. I'm sure they're cheaper online. - Keep in mind that when you take the CNA training course, you get a certificate from HT&CC that says you completed the course. HOWEVER, you are NOT a Certified Nurse Assistant until you complete and successfully pass the American Red Cross exam, which is $275 or $285 if you take it through HT&CC. Until you pass the American Red Cross exam, you are only qualified to work as a Nurse Aid. NOT a "Certified" Nurse Aid/Assistant. The fail rate is high for the ARC license exam, so prepare in advance. - The Waipahu classroom A/C works a little too well, so bring a jacket. - There are plenty of places to eat around the Waipahu location. Much better food selection than the Kalihi location in my opinion. You have Leeward Drive-Inn, Thelma's, Max's, Golden Coin, L&L, Kin Sing, Jollibee, 7-11, Pacific Supermarket, etc all a super short walk away. Try to bring home lunch if you can to save money and calories. None of these fast food places are healthy. - The instructors switch out almost every day, but we had about 3 consistent instructors. Norma and Dr. Danao were our main instructors. Both of them have completely different teaching styles, but they were both great. - The book that is included with the course is actually really well-written and concise. I actually ordered the official American Red Cross Nurse Assistant textbook used through Amazon (for $19), and it was WAY thicker and more dense. There is a free online version of the ARC textbook online on the ARC website. - If you have tattoos, they will still let you take the course and attend clinicals, but you will have to cover them up. - No water fountains at the Waipahu building, bring your own water. - Clinicals are at Convalescent. Carpool b/c there is extremely limited street parking & parking at Kuakini is super expensive. Have fun :) It really is a good class.

I completed the HYBRID CNA course & I enjoyed it! When I went in person for the skills portion,…read moreJunior was an amazing instructor. He was very helpful and cared for our comprehension and performance of the skills. The owners were also very nice and efficient in whatever questions and processes we had to complete. I recommend this place & Junior as the instructor!!

I had just completed the hybrid NA course with the AED/first aid training ($990 option). The course…read morewas three weeks online readings & assignments (w/ 4 exams) and one week in person instruction skill labs (direct care). In my opinion, i believe it was completely worth it. I learned a lot within the 4 weeks being there. Natalie taught the CPR/first aid class. She was great and explained everything in detail. I feel confident in giving CPR & first aid. I had three instructors within the one week of in person skills labs: Junior, Laudemer, and Aunty Nela (the boss). All instructors were great and made me feel prepared to take my prometrics (to become a CNA). During the week of in person class, they brought recruiters from different agencies to help students get a job after graduating this program (which was very nice). I'm unsure as to why there are a lot of bad reviews but my experience was great. Whatever problems those people have had must've been heard by HCSH and resolved. Would I recommend this program? Absolutely. It is one of the cheaper, faster, and flexible NA programs on island.

Jill was truly incredible throughout my entire journey as my doula-- from pregnancy to labor and…read moreeven into postpartum. She brought such a deep sense of peace, confidence, and calm during a time that can feel so overwhelming. Her steady presence, encouragement, and knowledge made me feel safe, supported, and empowered every step of the way. I genuinely cannot imagine my experience without her by our side. If you're looking for a doula who will advocate for you, nurture you, and bring such grounding energy into your birth space, Jill is the one. And as a huge bonus for military families, she accepts Tricare, which makes her support even more accessible. I'm forever grateful for her.

Amazing doula services and classes. Excellent communication and responsiveness. Allowed me to have…read morea successful vbac:)

Just witnessed him scrape another vehicle while backing out of a parking space. It was loud and I…read morebet he heard/felt it because he braked for a moment THEN CONTINUED BACKING OUT AND TRYING TO DRIVE AWAY! My bf walked in front of the car blocking him from leaving because there was a huge scratch on the other car (white 4Runner)! He ended up pulling back in and saying there was nothing and if it was our car, but it was another guys car at Diners in Kalihi. The owner of the car heard/seen it because he came over to look at the side that was scratched and it looked like they were exchanging info. I saw the driving ad on the sides of his vehicle, and when he saw me taking pictures he took them off and put it in his trunk! Would not recommend!!

I am thoroughly unimpressed with my driving instructor's behavior which fell short of professional…read morestandards. It was unnecessary for him to discuss his personal life. My aim is to gain driving proficiency and confidence behind the wheel. Nonetheless I remain positive that I will attain this objective with a more dependable instructor.