First off, I would like to say this is a great college if you are looking to kickstart your…read morehealthcare career and do not know where to start. U.S. College gives you hands on experience and a guaranteed externship. The staff is supportive, professional, and friendly. Miss Andrea was the best teacher when I was getting my MA diploma and always made sure the students felt comfortable working in the labs such as performing blood draws. Trust me, coming from someone who did not think I could do blood draws, I confidently can say now that I look forward to performing it and everything I learned in class/labs I use at my externship site-which I recently got hired and now work at! Lastly, Rosa and Christian are amazing! Rosa has been helpful with answering any questions I had at the front desk and Christian helped me find my externship site quickly. Christian also took in consideration what I was looking for in an externship and my end goals which was very important to me because I wanted something that could offer a full time position. Overall, this place is life-changing and I'm so thankful that I enrolled. It is an excelled 2 month program but if you're willing to put in the work and trust the process, everything else will fall into place and who knows maybe you'll be working in the field just like me! :)

Noone tells you employers want 3 to 5 years experience. They don't hire grads . School should…read moredisclose this information..,they should guarantee a job for us.

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.

I've completed the welding program and currently a plumbing student here. The instructors that work…read morehere and pretty straightforward with the students. Now, the instructor that said to not come to this school, was never a good instructor. Majority of the time from when I saw him, he was sitting in the office or trying to chop it up with the students. There's a lot more to it as well, which former students would say the same thing. He was never teaching. Instructors would come and go due to never motivating/teaching the students or even caring. Those instructors never even tried to build rapport with the students. Those instructors were the cancer to the school. I'm glad they don't work there anymore The staff now are always working, teaching and motivating. Moving forward, they're very informative and a lot of hands on work. The instructors encourage you to look for helper jobs to start getting the idea of what these jobs are like. They don't beat around the bush, they don't lie to you about how you're doing. They give you their honest opinion and show you how to correct it. I recommend this school. I started here knowing nothing about welding and now I am a welder. You will receive a certificate of completion of the school. Like I said. I am a plumbing student now and I've learned a lot from Jimmy. He also explained to us that he came from different trades. Very knowledgeable man, knows what he's doing and talking about. Zach is the night instructor from when I started and still works there as well. Also a very knowledgeable person and with a welding degree. I enjoyed and learned my first time around and I came back. I understand others had their own experiences and opinions. Take a look, take a tour of the school. Maybe you too will have a great experience like I had.

Ask for Linda! She guide me through my enrollment to my Electrician education, she made me feel…read morewelcome, comfortable and didn't make me feel pressured like other colleges i went to check out. She's a rockstar!

Well, I have to say I am broken-hearted to read the reviews about Newbridge College. This was not…read moremy experience in 1996. I took the Surgical Tech program in 1996. I got several opportunities after graduation. My externship was at UCLA Medical Center. Locations such as this one were difficult to get...held for top students. I think I waited approx. 2 months. The pickings of surg tech jobs was plentiful back then, to say the least. I ended up with a plethora of experience which eventually afforded me a job as a private scrub tech job at the California Ear Institute at Stanford Medical Center. Prior to that I was a travel tech...I made a lot of money. The instructors at NC were okay. Never left us hanging as the other reviews suggest. But I can see how it may have happened that way for most. The program was kinda ghetto, I could tell. But I over-looked a lot because I really wanted to do this. It panned-out in the end. The only complaint me and the four or five other students had upon completing the program was that there was no graduation party! LOL! In all seriousness though, I'm sorry other students, especially the surg tech students, did not have this experience. My career as a surg tech was awesome to say the least. I met my wife at a surgery center in palo alto in 2002, we have a great son who's now 18. I was very fortunate. Again, my heart goes out to the ones who did not fare well at NC.

I'd give this place zero stars if yelp let me. (This is my 2nd edit b/c Yelp removed it from the…read moremain reviews page to the filtered page nobody looks at!) This school is absolutely terrible. I did the Surgical Tech program (daytime, 6 hrs M-Th). The program is 28,000USD for 18 mos. Please do not waste your time nor money at Newbridge College (Santa Ana is awful and I'm sure the San Diego and Long Beach campuses are just as bad). Administration tells applicants that students get jobs quickly but I've learned that no one that graduated has gotten a job and even more of them get sent back from their clinical sites for not being competent. Pros: The first professor for Anatomy is a retired surgeon who is great. His name is Dr. Rahman. He is on-task and lectures - typical college class type lecture. Cons: Teacher Esslinger: Unfortunately 99% of the time with this teacher is spent on personal small talk. You'll only be on-task when the teacher is being observed by her superiors. The good thing is, it's pretty darn easy but you won't learn anything. One experience sums up this teacher - during one class session, she and another student tried to sell us make-up for 1 hr. At this school, you'll get use to this type of thing. So, when you move onto the next teacher, you'll be in quite a panic. Teacher Delgado: Never on topic, shows up late or doesn't show up at all to class she suppose to teach. Wastes time talking only about her personal life. When you ask her anything surgical tech related - instead of admitting she doens't know, she'll make up an answer. This school has a very high turn-over rate for their teachers and "directors." This causes chaos for the students in the classroom and in clinicals. Many hospitals have rescinded their clinical contracts, one example is Hoag Hospital, a major hospital in the Orange County area because the students are not well - trained. This affects current and future students because you will not have a hospital to go to. Some students from the Santa Ana school are being sent as far as Torrance and Downtown Los Angeles to complete their required clinical hours - because this school has such a horrible reputation and no one will take Newbridge students. Currently, most students have to wait for months to go to the few clinical sites left(and remember, without clinical, you can NOT graduate nor get a job!) Newbridge College is still surprisingly accredited but because I've seen so many issues with this school, I constantly check WASC (Western Assoc of School Credentialing) to ensure they've kept accreditation. Otherwise, your certificate from this school means nothing and no one will hire you. Clinical - you're required to complete 80 surgeries and 500 hours at a medical facility. There are so many horrible things with this school that there aren't many medical facilities that will take Newbridge students. Which means, you'll be competing with many other students for your 500 hours. For some students, it takes 6 mos. or more. So good luck trying to organize your personal and work schedule with this. Sometimes, you'll be asked to take a day off of clinical because other students need to get their hours. It's completely unfair. One student was placed at a surgery center. It sounded good at first except in 4 weeks they only had her come in for a total of 30 hours. You're suppose to get 40 hours per week! I know this is completely true because I had a similar experience. Employment - There is no help in terms of getting a job. They have someone in the office "editing" resumes and giving you a list of surgery centers to apply to. Of course, anyone with an IQ of a 2 year old can easily get this information online. Most of the people employed by UCI Hospital and surgery centers who are doing the surgical tech role are actually educated and trained Registered Nurses. Had I known this, I would have just gone to RN school. Of course, no one will mention this at Newbridge. I firmly believe that the teachers they have teaching the surgical tech program are simply techs that can't find jobs elsewhere. Social Considerations - Unfortunately all of the beliefs about vocational schools are true. You're (for the most part though there are exceptions) studying with students who can never succeed at university (nor get accepted). This is also true for the "teachers" who are hired by Newbridge to teach you. They have only vocational schooling and can NOT teach at even a community college because of lack of education and experience. Just google "LA Times vocational schools article" or "NY Times vocational schools article" for more details. In terms of the CST exam (that most hospitals require you to pass), this school has a 25% pass rate.

Pretty fun I did a year and was very fun and a very great learning experience great time.read more

Hi, I called to inquire about the summer program, and when I was told it was $900 a week, my jaw…read morehonestly dropped. That pricing makes the program completely out of reach for many middle-class families. At nearly $4,000 a month, especially in Orange County where families are already struggling just to cover rent and basic expenses, it feels pretty outrageous. I really hope your team reconsiders the cost of the program or offers more affordable options for working families. Programs like this should be accessible to more kids, not just families with extremely high incomes.

Just took the 5 day Options class with Greg Hadley and I learned so much. Greg is very…read moreknowledgeable and patient. His teaching style is very dynamic, interactive, and he ensures everyone has a great time. I would recommend learning the basics prior to taking Options with Greg as he is faster paced and his classes are focused on hands on practice. I am excited to begin trading Options!

Great session to learn with a professional option trader who has been doing it since he started his…read morecareer in trading for over twenty five years. He gets to show the hidden traps to avoid in making a winning & profitable option trading with several strategy to be more efficient with capital and time.

The nurse is here are amazing. It is such a great experience. I learned so much thank you you guys.read more

I completed my IV certification through this school, and unfortunately my experience has been very…read morefrustrating and disorganized from start to finish. During the course, there were multiple last-minute changes, including in-person skills days being rescheduled the night before, which made it difficult to plan and take the program seriously. After completing the program, I submitted my LVN license on April 27 and requested that my certification be sent and posted to the Department of Consumer Affairs (Breeze) as required for employment. I received no response. I followed up again the next day and still received no reply. Because of this delay, I have already been denied multiple job opportunities since employers require the certification to be visible on Breeze. Only after multiple follow-ups did I finally receive my certificate, but it still has not been posted on the DCA website, which continues to impact my ability to secure a job. The lack of communication and delayed processing is unacceptable, especially when students are relying on timely certification for employment. This experience has cost me real job opportunities. I would strongly advise future students to consider other programs that are more organized and responsive. Also, I have an email stating that this was a three day course, I asked for the days off, and I already referred many people and paid, during the first day of class I was told this was a 4 day course and had to call out of work. I was also charged two times for this course and asked for a refund and received no reply, I had to open up a dispute with my bank. This school is very unorganized and they overbooked our class.

I came in with no medical experience and was able to catch up to everyone else who already had…read moremedical experience. I'd recommend this flexible LVN program, it is part time 2 theory classes and a 12 hour clinical each week for a total of around 18 months. It's a bit longer than most LVN programs but I would choose this option again if I needed too. You are able to work while studying, for me I was able to work 30 hours not full time, I started full time and quickly learned I personally would not be able to juggle both and still learn as much as I would like to. They have great clinical instructors with lots of experience and willing to help, they will be on you to learn and if you are falling behind, they will give you that extra one on one time during clinicals! Mrs. Rahimi, Ms. Vanessa, Mr. Faud were so great! Lastly during the end of my time at CCI they brought in a new instructor for theory that made all the difference, Dr Ayman was great! I'd compare his classes to a Mark K lecture, everything he taught was helpful, he would give mnemonics, study material, everything that helped us learn. He would make sure to be available for us should we need anything, he would do one on ones to make sure everyone was working on their weak areas and encouraged us to finish strong. At the end school is hard so make sure you are ready to stay the course both mentally and physically! You have to do the work and with this schedule it's honestly doable.

Originally, I came here intending to leave an extremely negative review regarding my 18-month…read moreexperience at this school. However, instead of writing purely out of frustration, I want to highlight the areas that truly need improvement because the experience has been devastating, disappointing, and frustrating for many students. One of the biggest issues with this school is the lack of an open-door policy when it comes to student concerns, guidance, and resolution. Unfortunately, it often feels like it is "the school's way or the highway." Students frequently feel unheard, dismissed, and undermined, even when bringing forward serious and valid concerns. Another major issue is the constant policy and program changes. Cohort contracts are changed unexpectedly, resulting in students attending longer than originally anticipated. In addition, students are sometimes required to retest under circumstances that feel unjustified and poorly managed. For example, my cohort took our exit exam on May 8th, and many of us passed. Days later, we were informed that the exam had been invalidated due to vendor-related errors. Imagine the emotional distress and disappointment that caused after students had already worked tirelessly to succeed. Situations like this should be prevented through better oversight, communication, and coordination with testing vendors before exams are administered. The school also lacks empathy and flexibility when students face real-life challenges. Many of us have families, jobs, financial responsibilities, and personal hardships, yet accommodations are often discussed and later retracted. As a nursing school that teaches compassion and patient-centered care, it is disappointing to experience such little empathy and support toward students. To future students considering this program: understand that your concerns may not always be acknowledged, even when they are valid. Many students feel unsupported not only by the school administration, but also when attempting to escalate concerns externally. I will say there are some positives. The grading scale is fair, the online theory format can be convenient, and there are several excellent clinical instructors who genuinely care about student success. However, management, communication, consistency, and student advocacy need significant improvement. There are only a few theory instructors who truly stand out positively. Additionally, the heavy reliance on ATI and Capstone testing may work for some students, but not everyone learns the same way. Success cannot be measured solely through repetitive testing strategies. Many students succeed because of outside tutoring, independent study groups, determination, and personal discipline. Nursing schools should recognize that different learning styles require different approaches. Overall, my cohort experienced a significant amount of stress, inconsistency, and frustration throughout this process. I sincerely hope the school takes student feedback seriously moving forward, improves communication, and creates a more supportive environment for future students. #forevergroup46

Tor Black was a great instructor! His years of experience…read morewere in valuable of giving us a clear picture of what is ahead for us on the test. Tor has a great depth of knowledge in the business and is invaluable to us as students. If you are planning a future in realestate Tor is your best bet for insight knowledge and professional instruction!

Excellent lectures and very clear, concise is provides very good feedback and always willing to…read morelisten to your questions and provides correct answers.

My daughter first started attending Language 2 Literacy in Pre-K and continued for her entire…read moreKindergarten year. The assessment process was detailed and all the communication and paperwork was easy to understand. If we ever had any questions regarding progress or payment, they were answered quickly. Progress reports were given often and "homework" was sent home weekly. We saw improvement in our daughter's language skills almost immediately. Our girl never felt overwhelmed by the exercises and she became more confident as her enunciation became clearer. We worked almost exclusively with Katelyn, and found her to be genuine, kind and detailed. At the end of our daughter's Kindergarten year, Katelyn provided us with a progress/discharge report but still met with our daughter the first week of First grade to make sure that nothing had lapsed over summer. I would highly recommend Language 2 Literacy.

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