My wife and I recently had twin girls and wanted to get CPR and first aid training. Luke came over…read moreto our house to train and coach us on how to execute various life saving techniques. Very professional, polite and overall a great guy. Took the time to introduce himself and told us about his experience. With Luke's military and EMT experience we were comfortable knowing we were getting taught by a knowledgeable guy. He even brought CPR manikins and allowed us to practice on them. Whether you just had kids or not, having this type of life saving skill is well worth it and I would highly recommend Luke.

Luke was very knowledgeable and thorough in CPR and first aid training. He engaged 5…read moreteenagers-asked questions, shared personal stories and provided real life tips and tricks learned over his many years of experience. He was punctual and provided CPR cards right away. I highly recommend Luke for CPR and First Aid Certification.

Very interactive class with an excellent instructor. The instructor had a wealth of knowledge and…read morewas able to break things down so that even ill-equipped citizens could tend to a wounded/sick person in a emergency situation. This class could save someone you love or your life someday. Take it!

I have been working with children for over 15 years, and I have been CPR/First Aid certified by…read moremany different companies. Recently, I needed to re-new my CPR/First Aid certification and I stumbled on Confidence in Emergency Response Training. In the past the classes I have taken seem to drag on, but when in class with Scott, it seemed to fly by. I asked some tough questions regarding specific situations (I have faced at work) and Scott was very informative and explained each question until I completely understood. I have recommended many people to take classes with Scott, as he is not only informative but humorous. When it is time for me to re-new my certification I will re-new with Confidence in Emergency Response Training.

I had a great experience today with Gloria as my instructor at the Rancho Bernardo location. I,…read moretoo, received a text that stated the Mission Valley class enrollment was low and that I needed to reschedule. But the text also gave me the option to switch locations to Rancho Bernardo at the same time as my Mission Valley class. So, it wasn't an inconvenience because they were able to accommodate my scheduled class time...just at a different location. I actually loved the RB location because it is in Gloria's home and the relaxed atmosphere made it easier to ask questions and absorb the info quicker. It was nice being able to sit on a comfy couch and drink my Starbucks while watching the training videos and listening to Gloria explain the CPR instruction up close and in detail. We had 7 in our class and every few minutes Gloria would ask us if we had a good grasp of the info. I've taken awkward CPR classes before with stuffy instructors and long class hours. This BLS class was efficient and effective and I will be solely going through them from now on for my certifications. If you book through them, just know that your class may be rescheduled. But in my opinion, the possible hassle of rescheduling is worth the quality of the instruction I received.

Taylor was my instructor for my BLS provider CPR renewal course and he covered the material…read morequickly, comprehensively, and efficiently. Taylor was expedient in answering any questions from the class and providing detailed instructions for each portion of the course. I would definitely use this company again for my CPR class and I would also recommend this company for anyone else looking to certify for the first time or for recertification.

Warning! If you get Professor Holly you should switch to the other Professor ASAP. Overall the…read morecurriculum and CNA experience itself was mostly up to date for the state exam, but Holly did not have answers for many questions that myself and other students asked. She even gave us false information and when I provided her with the right answer she gave me attitude in front of the whole class, only to be corrected by the headmaster the next day and not apologize to me. Under different circumstances I wouldn't care much to have to deal with Holly treating us like middle schoolers the entire course, but I paid over $2,000 for this course; in the least they could have competent professors.

I took the 21 weekday CNA training program with Ms. Lauren. Lauren is an amazing instructor who was…read morevery helpful in every way. She has had tons of experience working in the field, so you know you're in good hands! The theory portion of the class was fast and somewhat vague at times but it all made sense once we got to the skilled nursing facility for our clinicals. My instructor was on the floor with us everyday during clinicals. The first day was a bit overwhelming but over time, I felt very comfortable interacting with patients and performing skills. By the end of the clinicals, my classmates and I felt more than prepared for our test. We were lucky that our state exam was scheduled the day after we officially finished the course. Everyone in my class passed!! Shoutout Ms. Lauren for being the best instructor!! This was such a great program and I would highly reccommend it to anyone looking to get certified or gain hands on experience/hours for PA/NP/Med School etc.!!

Phlebotomy Training Academy school is highly recommended and highly praised. Ken is very…read moreknowledgeable, professional, patient, and very flexible to work with your school and schedule needs. Ken's teaching tactics prepare you for the national state exam. Every day in class, he gives you a quiz and goes over the answers you missed after taking the test. He believes failure and mistakes are the best teachers. After you complete the class lectures and didactics, Ken still allows you to come back and practice blood draws if you feel that you need more practice. He sets you up with externship with ease. There were negative reviews regarding how difficult it was during covid times. Not many places were open on those times, yet Ken still kept in touch with his students, and he found ways to make it work. Please take my word for it. This is a top-notch phlebotomy program. Ken's teaching skills, knowledge, fairness, and flexibility will not disappoint. His program will help you pass the state exam, sharpen your phlebotomy knowledge, and prepare you for a job.

I am writing this review to warn future students about my current situation and the potential…read moreissues they may face. I enrolled in the Phlebotomy Training Academy (PTA) 3-week course (held over 5 Saturdays) because it seemed like a quick and convenient way to complete phlebotomy training. Unfortunately, my experience has been very different from what I expected. I completed the course in August. The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) exam was more difficult than the curriculum prepared us for. However, I did learn a lot during the course, especially from Alana, who was a fantastic instructor and very knowledgeable in her field. I passed the NHA exam in October and immediately began the externship placement process in November. This is where the majority of my issues began. The program primarily uses two externship sites: * Palomar Health - which currently has an extremely long waitlist for externship placement. * Sharp Rees-Stealy - which was restricted to "essential personnel only" and required additional background checks and drug testing. When they eventually responded about placements, they said they would only accept one student per month. Because of the long waitlists and restrictions, I chose a third externship option that required an additional $300 payment. This option was supposed to guarantee faster placement and allow students to complete the externship and obtain state certification within one week. I also attempted to pursue certification through other organizations, such as the American Red Cross, but I was unsuccessful in securing placement through those routes. I have called and emailed the school multiple times without receiving clear answers. I eventually went to the office in person, where Leah advised me to speak directly with Ken Gravley regarding placement, even though I had already been trying to reach him. When I finally spoke with Ken, he told me to stop by the office and bring cash or a check for the externship placement with Dr. Wong. This felt unusual because he told not only me but other students the same thing to place the cash or check in an envelope and leave it in his mailbox, with no receipt or proof of payment. We were told that at some point he would contact us with externship dates. This entire process has been a stressful and frustrating experience, especially while balancing work and personal responsibilities. I strongly recommend that future students carefully consider the potential challenges they may face when enrolling in this program. I have also reached out to several previous students who left 1-star reviews here and received responses from Ken. I plan to update this review based on whether those students were ultimately able to receive externship placement and obtain their certification. If students are unable to become certified after paying $1,995 for the program, that is a significant financial loss. Living in California is already expensive, and it is concerning to invest that amount of money in a program that may not provide the support needed to obtain certification as promised.

Well versed teacher and amazing classes, suitable for non medical personnel, new medical field and…read moreveteran medical field personnel. Absolutely recommend.

This has been my fourth recertification for ACLS, PALS and BLS. Apex has by far been the most…read moreinformative, fun and engaging. The director, Saul, has years of critical care experience and it shows through his teachings. I can promise you that you will leave feeling more confident about your own skills and how to professionally, safely and competently provide the safest care for your patients. Your cards and CEUs are sent electronically the same day.

Great company and amazing staff! I booked through the American Red Cross website and was redirected…read moreto "On-The-Go". After finishing the online portion of the training you have to schedule an in-person training for official certification. The staff made the experience actually enjoyable opposed to what you might expect. They were informative and genuinely made sure we knew all the materials. The in person class was not very long either, they were able to summarize all the main points very well whilst still being thorough and concise. 10 out of 10 would recommend!

Tami and Forte were a dynamic duo, we had a wonderful class full of insight and professionalism…read more 10/10 Will work with them in the future.

Well I responded to Zach. He is hands-down the best founder/owner you could ever deal with. We had…read morea great conversation and although the software they use is created by AHA, he listened to feedback and asked for suggestions on the elements they can control such as an option to offer targeted assistance/feedback upon a tester failing twice, and step by step instructions posted in testing area. I'm someone who RARELY leaves a negative review. If/when I do it's to genuinely help...whether it's the potential customer or the service provider. The fact that my experience may be used, in part, to improve the process is the ideal outcome. Zach, and SureFire CPR proved they are a business who cares about their clients. I will for sure use their services again now that I know they are continuously striving for excellence!!

Loved the way the skills test is done. Very clear instructions plus videos you can watch to brush…read moreup on your technique before starting. Also the reps are very helpful. I spoke to them a few times to get advice and help. Will definitely be using SureFire CPR again.