Cal Institute of Emt

Read all the reviews and thought I’d add my perspective.

After doing some research on EMT courses in SoCal, I chose CIEMT because of the academic rigor and compressed schedule. It is the best and quickest way to complete your schooling and become employees.

I went through the hybrid class with Mike and Vince and knew it would be tough, due to the compressed schedule and I thought I went in prepared. I will admit I was not as prepared as much as I thought. With help from Mike, Vince and my fellow students I spent the next seven weeks working my skills and studying. The course became my life and I was fortunate enough to pass. Mind you I’ve never been a stellar student but I finished above the needed 80% average. If I can do it, anyone can.

The practical skills are not fun per se. There is little to no room for error which adds to the stress. To be successful you must be prepared for the fast pace. Remember this course typically takes 3 to 4 month and you will need to do it in 4 to 7 weeks. It’s totally doable, you just need to buckle down and be prepared.

As for the sarcasm mentioned by others, or rudeness of the instructors, if you can’t handle a little verbal rubbing, how do you expect to deal with the public during a stressful situation? How do you plan to help others on their worst day? You’re going to need a thick skin if you want to become a first responder or help anyone in an emergency situation.

Lastly, the instructors can be intense. However, that intensity comes from their passion for the profession. Listen to what is being said not h necessarily how they are saying it. If you can do that, you will see that they are some of the most knowledgeable and nicest humans on Earth.

If you’re focused, work hard, and find a few fellow students to study with, you will come out better for it and make an amazing EMT.

I hope my perspective helps those who might question if CIEMT is the right place for them. Best of luck.

*Enrolled in the 4-week course*

1.Enroll in this course if you are SERIOUS about EMS and patient care.
2. BE READY TO STUDY; there is a lot of material.
3. You will get called on; & no not because they are mean, but because they want you to know AND understand the material.
4. DON'T BE LATE... I repeat do not be late. Come in early if possible to practice skills!!!
5. It is hard, but possible, and passable.
6. Staff is there to help you 100%. (s/o to our instructors Vince, Sean, and Matt)
7. Ask questions if you don't understand.
8. YOU are responsible in earning a passing grade and passing the course. It is not on them it is on YOU.
9. Course overview breakdown: about 10+ quizzes, 1 final exam, and 1 final Pass/fail skills day.
10. Believe in yourself you can do it and GL to all the future EMT's :)!

"IT SHOULD BE A CHORUS IN HERE"
"1 WIPE 1 SWIPE"
"CMS BEFORE AND AFTER"

Let me start this review out by saying this class will not be easy especially if you take the 5 week course. This course is something you have to be fully engaged in or your going to fail. Now for the instructors they' re all amazing. Matt if he is your lecturer its going to be a very stressful class he will go through and ask the class questions to keep you engaged. By the end of the class for the day you will be happy the class is over and you can relax but you will also have an amazing grasp on the subject he was teaching. Adam another one of there lecturers. He's great he is always willing to answer questions you might have. My two problems is that he skips through some information. As well as hes just not Matt. Now for the skills instructors listen. Nicole one of my favorite skills instructors will make you keep doing the skills until you have them down. She the perfect level of hard ass who cares about her students.
A few tips for the class
-form a study group
-Note cards
-record your lectures
-PRACTICE YOUR SKILLS
-don't be afraid to ask for help on a concept you don't understand
-Learn the pathophysiology
-Learn terms or Matt will be on you

So in conclusion if you thinking about taking this class make sure your prepared to put in the effort needed to pass the class day 1 they will explain what you need to do to pass. Also know when or if you make it through the class your gonna know your stuff. there pass rate on the nremt is so good because by the end of the class the information will become second nature. As of writing this post I have passes the class, Nremt, and have 2 interviews with an ambulance company, and Fire department. This class is not easy but if you take the time and effort it takes to pass the class you will be a good EMT.

I really liked this course A LOT. Yes, the course is a bit more difficult than other courses, but that's a good thing. They really prepare you for working in the emergency field and make sure you're able to handle difficult situations under pressure. Some people just can't handle the pressure of dealing with life or death situations, and instead want the class to be easy and relaxed. EMT's are expected to save people's lives, would you yourself really want someone who slacked off and took it easy to take care of you when your own life hangs in the balance? Of course not. Unfortunately some people don't see it this way, and instead take out their frustrations on this course, instead of just admitting they aren't cut out for the job.

The course itself is highly informative, and goes into a bit more detail to help prepare you a bit for paramedic school, should you want it. The instructors are very helpful and try and give you as many tips as they can for how things actually happen in the real world. I would highly recommend this course to other people.

The negative reviews given to these folks are false. Yes the course was hard and yes they are hard on their students! The fact is though that EMS is a field that is serious, and peoples' lives are on the line. If you thought they were mean to you it was because you weren't taking the profession seriously. To give the instructor's credibility, let me tell you this-- when people ask where I went to class and I tell them CIEMT all I hear is "wow that's a great course." If you actually study then you don't have to worry about the practical skills, they're in the book!!

Real world training from real world experienced instructors. If you ever need to use the skills in a real world situation, you better hope you learned them from Matt and his experienced team of instructors. If you can complete their course, the NREMT is a breeze. It's only obvious that certain classes are designed to weed out people who just aren't a fit for the job, so don't mind some of the negative reviews. Personally, I'd want a Responder capable of responding, not some person who finally decides it isn't their thing when they are called to treat me either.

This is the second time I recert w/ Mr. Goodman and his crew. I have 10 years in the field. If you're planning on taking the course at CIEMT you have to be very serious. It goes by fast. Show up with your A game. One of these days someone's life just may depend on your skill. Thank you Mr. Goodman. Forget all the losers that can't cut the mustard. You run an excellent program. Tip top and top notch. See you in another two years. Hopefully I'll be working on my RN training.

Just completed the 4 week course. It was definitely harder than I thought it would be. In fact, it was probably the hardest course/class I have ever taken. But, if you LISTEN to the instructors and put in the work you will be fine. Thank you Matt, Vince, Nicole, Angel, and Jerry for all the help.

I took my EMT program there 4 years ago. Now I'm working as a paramedic in another state and I credit my skills and abilities to my quality education at CIEMT. The staff is the best at teaching, and reliably turn out high quality EMTs. Thanks for all you have done for me, y'all.

Look at all the rantings, its either 5 stars or 1 star. Either people love it or hate it. Yes you will get yelled at, yes you will be expected to learn a ton in such a short time, and yes this may be one of the toughest course you will ever take. But its do-able. And if you cant take the pressure of a 5'1",130lb geezer yelling at you, then you have no business pursuing an emt career. You will have to put up with a lot more from paramedics, patients, family members, and nurses. Suck it up! Your ability to work well under tremendous pressure is what will make or break you in the medical career. This course is a good glimpse of what lies ahead. But dont be afraid, it is a very rewarding career.

One of if not thee best school out there Ive taken others but no one gives you the tools and book knowledge to prepare you for the workforce like Mike and his staff. They will challenge you to be the best EMT you need to be after all certs shouldn't be sold they should be earned.

Difficult program if you don't apply yourself and allow criticism. All the instructors are helpful and teach you exactly what you need to know to pass the NREMT. Thank you Alexis, Matt, and Vince for all your help!

Excellent course gives you all the tools to succeed . They make sure you know your stuff.!! Mike is great and so is Vince and the other instructors.

Toughest class out there. Be ready to study while you work, eat, and during your breaks. No other calss can better prepare you for the real world. No uniforms, quick class. Make sure you study anatomy before coming, it'd sure help. Attension to detail is where most students fail.

Intense in your face training! You gotta bring it and be competitive about when you come to class. Everything you need to pass for the national registry. Not all programs fully prepare you for the national registry...this one does!

Amazing school. Highly recommend for people who are seriously considering a career as an EMT. Very simple, you put in the work you pass.

I highly recommend that you go to this school if you want to become an EMT!!!

If you want the real deal this place is the place to go if you want to pass nremt