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They were communicating until I asked…
They were communicating until I asked about lab/clinical . I literally received no response from my question until I mentioned a refund on my deposit fee.

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Health Tech Academy (healthtechacademy.org) has 396 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5.
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They were communicating until I asked about lab/clinical . I literally received no response from my question until I mentioned a refund on my deposit fee.
Veronica P.
Yikes, thank god for the reviews, I almost applied and I’m glad I didn’t. Reading all these reviews about no placements for clinicals is outrages. To read the response of the school stating it is our job to look for the placement as well, when they advertise they have clinical placements everywhere. I rather not spend my money nor my time on a fraudulent school, with misleading information. I live in NJ so I wonder where they would have clinicals. Also to finish the program in 4 months, then wait 6months to see if I can even be placed at a clinical location is already suspicious.
Shutara B.
Not a good school I asked before I paid my admission fee would I be able to take my clinicals with them for surgical tech boot camp since I had prior knowledge they said yes but once I completed the course and all the other things I was giving a data base to call & try & set up my own clinicals because the hospitals they are affiliated with are hours away from me I was never able to secure a clinical site because they have to be affiliated I was giving a whole script to say & ask but nothing never happened I reached out I was ghosted I emailed & called no one ever got back with me & so I was stuck out with no place close enough to complete my 125 cases they require & the only way you can talk with someone is if you click for admissions they say they send emails for people to get back with you but no one ever calls back quick to take your money to get you in but no follow thru once you complete course work to move to the next level
Jared Z.
I am a new student and I am not happy about this "website under maintenance" surprise I just got as I am in the middle of a test. Of all the questions in the test about professionalism, this is highly unprofessional behavior that you are modeling to your subscribers. If there's maintenance outages, scheduled or not, the company should be notifying its customers/students. You should not be interrupting my only time of the day to work on this without even notifying us of what is going on. So far, I am not recommending this underwhelming program to anyone.
Response from Health Tech AcademyApr 28, 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We sincerely apologize for the frustration and disruption caused by the unexpected website maintenance during your test. We completely understand how upsetting and unprofessional this felt, especially given the importance of your time and the effort you are putting into your studies. Please know that this situation was absolutely not reflective of the standards we strive to maintain. This was the first time such an incident occurred where we were unable to notify our students in advance, and we are taking your feedback very seriously. We are already reviewing our internal processes to ensure that, moving forward, all students are properly informed ahead of any maintenance — whether scheduled or unexpected — to prevent this from happening again. You deserve a reliable and respectful learning environment, and we are committed to making sure you receive exactly that.
Angelique
In the process of working with a law firm who will take my case!!!! This online school is a fraud and they will scam you!!!!!!!!!
Response from Health Tech AcademyApr 7, 2025
Thank you for sharing your concerns. We are committed to addressing any issues you may have and would like to reiterate that we are here to assist you. Please feel free to reach out directly to our team, and we will do our best to provide support and explore potential solutions to help resolve your concerns and work towards securing a clinical site.
chris S.
Absolutely horrible school. There is no one around that will offer your clinical hours. They tell you they will help but when you sign the contract they tell you "you have to do all that leg work". Don't let them scam you with a "free" laptop either I was sent a refurbished one from 2010 that barley worked. When I complained they sent another of the exact same one. All I want is a refund because they tell you that they are accredited but the reality is that's only if your doing CEUs. Don't make the same mistake I did. This is a scam. Edit: way to try to make yourselfs look good. The laptop issue took about 3 weeks and 3 different laptops to get right. I WAS told that placement in externship was guaranteed weather you want to admit it or not. Also your sorry for the inconvenience? You are not you have my money and that's all that matters to you. I will be filing with small claims court and reporting to the BBB.
Response from Health Tech AcademyFeb 3, 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We take all comments seriously and are committed to providing the best support to our students. Regarding the clinical spot, we would like to clarify that we never guaranteed a clinical spot, and this was communicated clearly when you signed the agreement. We addressed your concern with the laptop immediately upon hearing your dissatisfaction and replaced it as soon as possible. Unfortunately, as the refund period has already passed, we are unable to provide a refund at this moment. Despite these issues, we are still committed to working with you and assisting you in any way possible to ensure you have a positive experience with us. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.
Alberto luis González F.
To anyone who might be interested, I'm not used to doing reviews, but this time I will. I'm going to tell you about my personal experience with Helth Tech Academic. The first thing was that I could do everything online, which is a lie, it's only part of it, and then you have to join an institution, which they don't control, so they can endorse your skills and then you can take the exam. Without that, you can't do it, which they didn't explain to me at the beginning. The second thing is that they mention that if you drop out of the course, they'll pay you the money, only keeping the registration fee, which wasn't the case either. The head of financing writes to me that due to policies they can't return the money. Anyway, if you're willing to be 3-4 months without working as an associate and meet the skills, I recommend it. But if you're like me who studies and works, and you can't do the associate degree, which must be completed within a period of two years, then don't be fooled. I hope it helps.
Response from Health Tech AcademyDec 3, 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your experience with Health Tech Academic. We value all comments as they help us refine our services and address any misconceptions. We strive to be transparent with all our students, and it is important to clarify a few key points: Program Structure: During the enrollment and orientation process, the clinical requirements and the partnership with external institutions for skill endorsement were thoroughly explained. While the online component provides foundational knowledge, hands-on clinical practice is essential for certification and was clearly outlined as part of the process. Refund Policy: As per the terms of the agreement signed at the time of enrollment, students are not eligible for a refund once the course has commenced. This policy is designed to ensure fairness and consistency for all students. Program Suitability: We understand that balancing studies with work can be challenging. Our programs are designed to accommodate diverse schedules, but the required clinical hours and timelines are set by certification standards and are non-negotiable. These requirements were also discussed at the time of enrollment to ensure all students understood the commitment involved. We regret if there was any confusion or if your expectations were not fully aligned with the program structure. Our team is always here to provide guidance and answer questions to help students make informed decisions. We appreciate your time in sharing your perspective and wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
Nina L.
Asking for a refund or I am getting a lawyer!! Enrolled with their surgical technician program Them knowing what state I'm in They failed to mention when I enrolled that they were not affiliated with not one hospital and any of my area. I'm feeling scammed and it does crushe They failed to mention when I enrolled that they were not affiliated with not one hospital and any of my area. I'm feeling scammed and it has crushed my Dreams of being a tech. I have reached out to numerous hospitals and not one will help me do clinicals because they do not recognize health tech academy If I have to I will hire an attorney I am getting my money back. Do not do this surgical Tech program with this school.
Response from Health Tech AcademyOct 3, 2024
Thank you for sharing your concerns. We sincerely apologize for the frustration you’ve experienced regarding the Surgical Technician program. We understand how important it is to have clinical affiliations that support your career goals. It’s important to note that your enrollment was completed through a third-party loan company, and we have already initiated the process to return your fees to them. We appreciate your patience as we work to resolve this matter swiftly.