My boyfriend and I decided to take CPR classes so that we could be better prepared for emergencies…read more I was recently on a flight where someone's life was saved thanks to CPR, so figured it would be a great skill to have, especially around children and youths. Dave was extremely professional, patient, positive and knowledgeable. The class was interactive, educational and lots of fun. Snacks and drinks were provided - definitely a plus! No written tests required, just a hands-on skills test. I highly recommend everyone of all ages to take this class.

Best CPR class I've ever been to. Instructor was well equipped and informative. Explained much more…read morethan other classes Ive gone to which was refreshing. They made sure people understood proper techniques to one day save a life or help someone in time of need. Appreciate the help and guidance to one day save a life or help someone if the situation presents itself. I feel confident to help people now in ways I did not prior to the class.

I have used this company before for standard BLS recerts in the year past…read more I recently attending an ACLS provider class that I really enjoyed. As a non nursing medical professional I am not required to have an ACLS cert, but I felt passionately that myself and others that work in hospitals should be aware of how Advanced Life Support works and what general concepts are covered beyond BLS. I will make it a routine to repeat the ACLS class in the years to come because they did such a great job at STAR to put students in simulations that you will actually encounter in healthcare. A big thank you to Patrick for being so knowledgeable, engaging, and kind in the class. Also thank you to Amber for being so communicative with scheduling and any questions I had during enrollment. This team truly just want health care workers- and beyond- to have the knowledge on how to save peoples lives. Thanks again! John

I have been going to Star CPR for over 10 years. They have seen me through my different paths of…read moretravel nursing, RN staff, and now nurse practitioner. They are convenient for me as their location is so close to my house, and all of the instructors are great! I have taken many BLS and ACLS classes with them and highly recommend!

if leaving a -1000 star was possible I would but unfortuantely its not. Their customer service is…read moreactually absurdly rude and disgusting. They are extremely unorganized and absurdly disrespectful. The director or whoever the fuck she thinks she is talks to you like you below her, little does she know shes as important as an ant that I stepped on the other day. It's actually impossible to communicate with her because she treats you like you had no value. Do not attend this school, future CNA's do not deserve to be treated like this neither do they need to be around this type of toxic energy. PLEASE. DO NOT GO HERE. Besides the horrible staff, they are not on top of their shit and it is so unprofessional.

I cannot recommend SDMC enough…read more I wasn't originally supposed to go to this school for my CNA program. Although I was interested in going here, I picked another program over this one just because it didn't take as long to complete the CNA course and I was kind of in a rush. However, things went horribly wrong at the last minute with the other school (as in, they enrolled me for a weekend class - which would have had me finishing a MONTH after I wanted to, instead of the weekday class without telling me) so I had to enroll at this school at the last minute. Even though it was seemingly inconvenient at the time, I now couldn't be happier that things fell through with that other school because I truly believe this is the best school I - or anyone else for that matter - could go to. I was part of the first inaugurating class at the National City campus and I loved my experience there. We had the pleasure of having three different professors - Ms. Tuba, the owner and complete angel/sweetheart of a human being, Dr. Ray, an actual doctor!, and then Roy, our skills professor (also the resident sweetheart despite the tough exterior). They are all incredible! They DEFINITELY know what they're talking about and truly care about your success not only as a CNA, but as a person as well! They're quick to offer any form of support they can offer you (ex. setting up interviews with places for you, staying to practice skills with you even if they're not paid, explaining something in depth so you understand it, being a reference for you, giving you a list of 240+ practice questions for your written exam, skills videos to look at at home to practice, etc.). They are just AWESOME! I don't think I've ever felt more supported by a place in my entire life, to be honest. My classmates were the absolute sweetest and I felt so fortunate to meet them! There's also a Facebook Group you can join where old and new students help each other out with any questions, let each other know about any job openings, etc.! It's just a great big community that I am so happy and proud to be a part of. Everyone just wants everyone to do well and succeed and it's so awesome! The school itself is really nice too. It is beautifully decorated and you have everything you need and more! Parking might be a slight problem for larger classes (my class had 6 people in it, including me) since the area is shared with other businesses, but I wouldn't worry about it. It could potentially be tricky to snag a spot directly in front of the campus, but there's a large parking lot just around the corner (just drive past Tita's Kitchenette and Island Pacific Supermarket) that has several parking spots available. So worst case scenario, you just have to walk 2-3 minutes over, which isn't a problem in the slightest. I have zero doubts that I will pass my certification exam with ease. I can confidently say that I've received the best education and support here! Register to do your classes here! You will not regret it!

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.

Surefire has multiple locations across the country. I was a bit skeptical knowing that there wasn't…read moregoing to be an instructor. However, the computer was monitoring me and giving advice that was super helpful. I believe that my favorite thing about Surefire would be the convenience, there are multiple locations in San Diego and they are offered at by the hour. There was a link that had videos of someone else practicing CPR on the mannequins, which was super helpful- on that same link showed a video of instructions on how to enter the building. Once I arrived to the room, I turned the light on, wiped down the mannequins with a sanitizer wipe, and then logged into the computer. You're given multiple attempts to pass, and it will give you advice on how often you should compress/ventilate, when you switch, and how deep your compressions should go. I would recommend this experience to anyone.

I would recommend Surefire to anyone looking for a BLS renewal. As a busy mom, it can be hard to…read morefind a class time that works for the whole family and at a convenient location. Surefire is totally worth it for the convenience and concise, effective teaching. Once i signed up, I was able to access my course content which I did at home. You are able to stop as needed. I was able to complete my course in less than one hour. The skills check location was professional, clean, organized and everything was clearly labeled. I was sent a few videos with tips for passing the skills check and clear instructions on how to get to the location/suite. Despite there being no instructor, the location feels very safe and there are so many instructions posted that one would know exactly what to do to pass their skills check and in a timely manner. I am very happy with my experience and will be recommending Surefire to others!

My wife Fabiola's admission process to The Nurse Academy, LVN program, in National City was a…read morewonderful experience. For two hours we were treated in an incredible way. We felt like we were part of a family from the moment we arrived. The staff who attended to us explained the whole process to us in a very clear and precise way. Actually, since we learned about this school, everything was incredible. We knew that they were very busy with the process of obtaining financing for their students, but the Director, Dr. Ignacio called my wife for her interview and two days later we were signing the admission documents. The price of the courses seemed very accessible. We highly recommend this nursing school and its fabulous staff.

The staff and instructors were very supportive and approachable. Excellent teachers! You can feel…read moretheir genuine love and care with their students. Free reviews, either online or school they'll make time for you. They motivate and bring out the best in you. Positive environment and amazing people around you, this is what kind of school i can highly recommend! They boosted our confidence and helped us grow academically. Thank you The Nurse Academy, you just simply treat and made us feel that we were not just your student but a family

It's a clean and nice looking campus. I have had both good and horrible classes here but the site…read moreitself is nice. It's a bit out of the way, but there is a fair amount of parking outside of the campus (on the street side) so if you only have a class here you don't necessarily need a parking permit. Late night classes be warned - I believe its an "ROTC" Training location as well, maybe through the school but not 100% sure.

Small, cozy, a lot of parking. Definitely a more intimate setting compared to SWC main campus. I…read morerecommend taking a class here on the basis of convenience. Can't say the same about the teachers though--that's what rateyourprofessor . com is for. :]

What a great school. Not only will you become a qualified tender but, you will receive top notch…read moredive training. You will also learn many topside trades to get you a great start out in the industry.

I was looking to for a career change after retiring from the military and found it here at NUPI…read more Now I'm the general manager of a construction company after getting my start as a diver because of my status as a graduate of NUPI dive program. They don't just teach dive physics, they teach how to survive in the rough neck world of REAL WORKING DIVERS. Not for the faint of heart... Only real men (and select women) need apply. Good luck!!