Grossmont Health Occupations Center

6÷2÷16 I attended the LVN program here. I returned for transcripts to submit to another school. I called in earlier in the day. The woman told me to come in by 6pm (door said they close at 630pm) or email kwarren@guhsd then I said if I email her my request can I mail in my payment? The lady said no I have to come in anyway to sign request. I go in to complete request and proceed to pay $ 5 each official transcript. The woman wouldn’t take my money– only my request and said I would have to come back to pick up the transcripts and pay then. I informed her that my school Im transferring to wants transcripts mailed directly to them sealed and stamped by the school the transcripts are coming from. Starting next week– office hrs change to summer hours which means earlier closures and it will be difficult returning for those transcripts considering I work weekdays in a clinic. The lady said yes I can send someone over to pick them up in my place. We will see how that goes. I live in Chula Vista and it was a waste of a trip in traffic. Interesting because the form asks for the institution and address of where you want then sent but they don’t send them? You pick it up in person?!
I only have the 3 stars because I loved my LVN program there and made many friends I still keep in touch with now!
6÷3÷16 Kelly called informing me my transcripts are ready but noticed pmt was not collected. I explained to her what happened and she waived the fees AND mailed them out for me. Increased to 5 stars. Great service recovery!

I was thankful to have been referred to this school by a friend. I have never even heard of it before that. I was researching other trade schools prior. THANK GOSH I didn’t attent Pima or Kaplan etc.
I started the Medical Assistant program back in 2014 and I forgot how long it was but I have been at the clinic that I had my internship at since then, now almost hitting my 2 years and have slowly advanced within the office. All I can say is this, it’s a great school regardless if there is not job finding assistance afterward.
Learn all you can, and when it’s time for your internship you better give it your ALL. You never know if a facility would want to hire you because of how great you were as a student intern, and if you are hired regardless if it’s not at a pay rate you were expecting you better TAKE IT! Work part time or even volunteer 1 day a week just to get experience.
Now that i’m almost at my 2 years i’m starting to look for other positions that offer more. My experience will also benefit for my physician assistant goal :)
Don’t be a lazy ass and good luck with your educational/​career goals.

I took the phlebotomy day course, it was 6 months long with Mrs. Carol. She’s a wonderful teacher; she’s extremely understanding, and caring. This school is going to be by far the least expensive way to get licensed or certified in the field you’re interested in. Definitely have referred people to this school. I’m extremely thankful for finding out about this place!

I graduated from the Pharmacy Technician program at this school back in 2013. Compared to other similar vocational/​trade schools, I’d say this one is good considering the cost of attending this school is very cheap compared to other schools like Pima or Concord or CCSD, which often costs thousands of dollars. you might as well get your Bachelor’s Degree at a regular four year institution for the price you pay at those other schools.
Anyway, like I said this college is very affordable. Not only is the education you receive here pretty good, they also provide you with an internship to help you gain some experience in your field of study. I’d say you get out what you put in to the programs here. It took me a couple months to find a job after graduation and getting my license, but I did eventually find one at a retail pharmacy and just recently I got hired at a hospital pharmacy! I would advise anyone taking the pharmacy technician program to network while doing your internship and also keep in contact with your classmates and your teacher after graduation. They are all very valuable resources that can aid your job search. Also, make sure that you keep your license current and take the National Exam! It gives you a leg up when it comes to applying for jobs.
One word of caution though. They do make you take a basic entrance exam to determine when you can sign up for the classes. The better you do on the exam, the higher the chance of you getting the class you want. That’s probably the only drawback of the school is that there are limited spaces for students due to the relative cheap prices of going here. Otherwise, I am happy that I chose this school to go to for the pharmacy technician program overall.

Over all the EMT program at this school has what you need to get a certificate and start working. I took a class with Ana. Cool chick, who was a paramedic and knows many people in the field. As a result you learn a lot about the class and what to expect. The problem I have with this school is that the classes are not built for all learning types. I guess this is the result of paying less. I’m not sure… I went to every class and did every assignment. I was late sometimes and as a result I had to make up some time in the morning class. Bottom line. I’m not a straight A student … Our class started out with over 20 students, maybe like 25 and in the end only 6 made it to the skills test on the last day. It’s just discouraging when you see so many students fail… Literally most of the students failed the exams. And as a result left the class. Personally I ended up with .5 percent short of passing the class in the end. Kinda the worst case situation in my opinion. I’m not blaming it on the school. Im just stating that you need to be a good test taker to do well in their program. They do not work with the students on the test taking. All the grade is, is test taking… And free points on the hw. Even after majority of the students fail the tests. It’s a semester long. And the breaks are half and hour. I think there’s time to work on closer with students so that they can succeed, rather than just having the A students pass in the end. when the majority of the cert depends on test scores some people need a teacher that will be able to work with individual needs more

If you’re considering a career in healthcare, that doesn’t take years and cost a lot, then this is an okay choice. They do offer many different programs from dental assisting to pharmacy technician. The education I got here was just okay, but not really great. There was no job assistance after I graduated, and I have never been able to find a job in the area which I studied. Most of the other students in my class– were not able to find jobs either and had to go back to what they were doing before. I am just being honest… not trying to be negative. Maybe you will have a better experience with them. If you want to become a nurse, their LVN program is only $ 2,000
The school itself is old and run down. All the classes are taught in portable buildings from the 70’s. I would suggest doing some research on the individual instructor, that will be teaching the program you’re interested in. Find out about their credentials and how many years of experience they have. Consider meeting them before signing up for the class. I would also go to the main office and find out if it’s possible to talk to any of the recent grads of the program you’re interested in. Ask how the teacher was and how the program was-​and if they were able to find work. Books, uniforms, required background checks and other supplies, are separate from the actual program cost. Most of their programs, require you take a Health Essentials course before applying, which takes about four months– and is an additional cost both financially and time-​wise. You can’t just look at the cost of your individual program, and think it’s such a low price. Once you add up all the other costs, it can easily be two or three times as much.
For example-​this was the breakdown for my expenses:
Health Essentials class-​COST
Health Essentials text book & workbook-​COST (look at the bulletin board in the lunch area. You might see a sign for used book for sale).
My program-​COST
Text book & workbook for my program-​COST
Medical clearance from my doctor-​COST/​I had to pay for special labs to prove my vaccinations & my insurance did not cover it. If you don’t know where your vaccines records are-​start looking for them.
Required background check-​COST
Required CPR class for the HEALTHCARE PROVIDER-​COST/​You can’t just take any CPR class.
Uniforms-​COST
Background Search-​COST
Other expenses, such as stethoscope, etc. are more COSTS.
Another thing… in the program I took, there was close to 30 students in my class, and when it came around to the internship portion at the end, there weren’t enough places for everyone. They could only take 3 – 4 students at a time, at Kaiser. This is the place the school is lined up with. So, in the meantime you’re sitting around at home for months, until they can get around to you.
I am not trying to discourage you from going to school here, it’s better than paying thousands to the private colleges that offer the same programs. Really think this through, and ask questions when you go to sign up there. If you’re willing to take the gamble with a little money and some of your time, and nothing comes of it, or maybe you’ll be one of the lucky ones that finds a job. The ones that find the most work– are the LVNs and they have the option of transferring to the community college and becoming an RN in the future.

Save the trouble and time. I took a medical billing and coding class after talking to a friend of mine. A flashback of Julie Roberts in pretty women saying «big mistake,» comes to mind. The class costs around 68.00 plus the cost of a book for about 100 bucks. They never tell you that you need to purchase more books for the class. They teach or lack to teach you off old books. Here is why you should avoid this school. First, the class is suppose to start at 6:00 pm and go until 9:00. Usually it doesn’t actually start until around a quarter till 7 or after. The teacher, is a nice lady, but I didn’t pay to listen to her rant on and on about her life. Seriously she has talked about cannibalism, to the birth of her children, etc. Second, how can you teach a class like coding if you have never worked as a coder, and you aren’t even licensed to code in the state? Usually you take a class, the teacher goes over the important parts. You sometimes are given a practice exam or quiz. You correct that, and learn from your mistakes. Let me say that the teacher DOES NOT correct papers! She just puts a check on the top to verify that you completed it. She also informs you that you can’t turn anything in early because she will loose it. There are no make ups for any tests. She also doesn’t grade the tests. You pass it around for someone else to grade. When it comes to studying, how can you prepare for a test, if you don’t know if your even doing it right? Oh and there are no notes in class, due to the projector being broken. Also the teacher says she will put them online, which is a joke, because she doesn’t. I feel like the teacher just reads out of a teachers manual. She has a hard time even saying any medical terms. I feel like I have not been taught a thing! The students are all very frustrated. I guess one of them tried to anonymously complain. The director then shows up to class and has the teacher step outside. Then she proceeds to tell us that she has had some complaints and would like those people to come forward. No one does of course probably because they want their certificate. This was the most unprofessional thing I have seen. Also my friend who referred me to this school dropped out of the medical assistant class. She said that her instructor was unorganized too and barely spoke English. So to all of you, who think you are saving money to attend this school, let me tell you to save a little more and keep it in your pocket. Go to one of the other schools at least their teachers probably know what they are teaching!

This school helped me get my certificate. The teachers were more than adequate in getting all their students active in practical application. We got to work in retirement homes. Nice to have interaction with nurses who have worked in the most difficult situations.

They save you a lot of money… but make connections fast because they are no help to
Finding a job! I have a new set of Phlebotmy books so hit me up ;)

I have been attending Grossmont Health Occupations Center in Santee for about a year & a half now. It has been said to be a very prestigious school & I definitely agree. Unlike Kaplan, Concord, UEI, CCSD, PIMA, etc. you don’t need to pay thousands of dollars to enroll in the programs that this school offers. I remember one of my instructors saying, «It really sucks for those people who go to Kaplan or all those other commercially private schools & pay so much for such little chance of success, hahahahaha that really sucks.» According to the school website, «The Grossmont Adult School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Accreditation is an assurance of quality and a guarantee that classes taken for credit will be accepted for credit by other educational institutions.»
The school offers a variety of courses, such as dental assistant, emergency medical technician (EMT), home health aide, medical assistant (MA), medical billing & coding, medical lab asst./phlebotomy, medical receptionist & insurance forms, pharmacy technician, nurse assistant (CNA), & a vocational training program (LVN)! Right now, the LVN program for 3 semesters is $ 2900! & generally the courses that this campus offers are usually about $ 600-​$ 700 or less! Not even thousands! They have also recently offered an ophthalmic assistant 1 & 2 course, which sounds pretty interesting. They also offer a couple of refresher courses & math & English review courses!
Now I know that the school looks like it needs a little improvement on the outside, but I know that it is maintained pretty well. There is plenty of parking & the bathrooms are kept clean. & yes, there are bungalows, but there is also air conditioning in most of the classrooms. The school is right next to West Hills High School & it is not too far away from Mission Gorge.
Of course, all teachers are certified in their teaching area by the State. I think that the instructors here are great! They are extremely helpful & really want you to succeed. Even though I’ve only taken 2 courses (about to be 3), I believe that every instructor has something meaningful & important to share, especially their personal experiences in the healthcare field. You really do learn a lot.
I think this school has definitely fulfilled their mission to provide affordable quality education for those interested in employment preparation, skill advancement, &/​or personal fulfillment in the healthcare field. Overall, the classrooms are well-​organized, neat, efficient, & thorough. So if you’re thinking about attending this school, be certain that you are self-​motivated & are willing to consistently perform quality work.

Granted the state budget for education is really hurting right now…
But this campus is rough. No landscaping, mostly portables from the 1970’s, in the middle of a neighborhood. I’m sure they offer wonderful programs, but it sure isn’t anything pretty to look at.