UCLA Center for Prehospital Care

This review is for the accelerated EMT class. It’s long but I’m reviewing/​adding things that I had questions about before the class began.
The class is $ 1228 (With credit card service charge) and with the textbook it is an additional $ 150. With that being said, I touched the textbook only a hand full of times during the course. I never even opened the practice book that it came with. What you need to know will be taught during class and skills. What you WILL need is to buy an access code to the JB Learning website to do your homework/​quizzes/​access ppt. You will need this by the first day of class. You also need the bluebook or the skills book. That blue book is essential to your success.
If you are familiar with anatomy and phys– you will be fine if you study. If this is your first time taking anything like this, I suggest you take the pre-​req class they offer or get some study buddies. It’s going to be really difficult because the pace of the course is so fast. Also, you may find the workbook and textbook to be extremely helpful to look back on, otherwise I wouldn’t buy them.
The class is located right behind El Pollo Loco. The entrance is right by the parking lot. Yes parking is expensive. I believe that the accl. class gets a discount because we are here for a few weeks only. If you can though, you can take public transport. I came in from Pasadena via Gold Line and then connected to the Red/​Purple for a few stops and the bus dropped me off a few blocks away from school. Perfect so that I could stop for coffee at Peets or Starbucks right before class!
The classroom is awkwardly shaped. Make sure you’re comfortable in your spot! Laptops are okay, there is no wifi though. I didn’t bother using my laptop after a few classes because the powerpoint was online and it was honestly quicker to write things. You cannot eat in the classroom– this is frustrating if you bring lunch. There is no where you can really sit around to just eat. Some days I’d take my food to the food court at Whole Foods and just eat outside. ORRRR somedays I’d be sneeky and use the microwave and inhale lunch then study. If you plan on buying food– it’s not a problem, theres a plethora of places to eat at.
I loved the instructors here. Barry and Jeff are the main lecturers we had. They are fantastic. I literally do not have a single bad thing to say about them. Both of them give great lectures and are always respectful of their students. The skills labs are run by paramedics who currently work in the field as well. Respect their time and use it wisely! Now is a good time to ask them to questions or to have them correct you.
The class is only 3 weeks longs and consists of the didactic portion (lecture) and skills (practice/​practicals). You will have to do two 12 hour ride alongs and come into contact with at least 10 patients. This is done outside of class and during your own time. If you fail test (anything below 80% is not passing) and need to retake, this will also have to be done outside of class. So study hard! You don’t want to waste time!
As for the requirements such as physical, immunization records, physician’s signature– get this done before class! Honestly, it’s just extra stress otherwise!
I guess that’s it for this review! Good luck!
TL;DR– Things you need: EMT Bluebook, Access to JB Learning website, watch (forgot to mention that), class requirements should be done before class, and drink lots of coffee!

Avoid this class. It’s overpriced compared to others and the parking is horrible. If you show up a few minutes late they don’t let you in. I found the instructor unfriendly and just plain mean.

Great EMT Accelerated program. Instructors are extremely professional and knowledgeable. Bottom line: if you’re short on time and want to squeeze this in between school semesters, go on the website and sign up. You will not regret it.