Reviews of professor Jon Alva

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Jon is the best professor I've ever had. He's witty and has the best stories to tell to keep us awake on long lecture days. This class is hard, but you'll be fine if you keep up with the reading and LISTEN to what he says. He is very clear about what he expects from you and your work, so just take his advice seriously and you'll be fine

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Jon Alva is an outstanding EMT instructor. He is extremely knowledgeable as a paramedic, knows emergency medicine in and out and has plenty of experience to back up what he is teaching. Frequently shared stories from calls hes run and how to handle the situation. He teaches all the material very well and goes the extra mile to help students.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
The course is really fun and interesting. Attendance is mandatory based on national registry requirements. Jon is very interesting and can bring his own experiences into lectures. There is a LOT of material but he makes it easy to learn and apply. Jon is strict, yet reasonable and genuinely cares about the success of his students. Really enjoyed!

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Jon is knowledgeable and keeps class interesting. That being said, interacting with him directly is frustrating. Asking questions is discouraged as he will attempt to make you feel stupid or refuse to answer if he said the answer once several days ago. This is an experience expressed by most of my class. Class time is also not utilized efficiently.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Belittles us if asked questions, gives different grades for the exact same work different students submit, threatens to lower grades if we ask why. Requires course evaluations, which is done once the course is over, to be completed 2 weeks into class in order to hide his behavior so no one can report him. Showed us "BLM is a terrorist group" video

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
So you can choose between Mary and Jon for EMT instructors...Mary will give you all the information you need and is good for people who like a fast-pace. I liked Jon because his lectures were fun and digestible. There will be a good bit of reading but as long as you pay attention in class and follow the criteria, Jon will get you through.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I would recommend preparing yourself before entering, and If you take this class to only take this one. The class gets hard, and we had a lot of students dropped but if you just read, and study you'll be good. You find what works for you when it comes to studying and time management. Jon is funny, and very helpful. Watch videos!!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
The worst instructor I've ever taken. He honestly should be fired as a teacher. He picks his favorites and if you try to ask him something about a grade he gives, he'll send you on a wild goose chase with no answer. Doesn't actually teach in his lectures he just talks about himself and stories which don't attain to anything. DO NOT TAKE!!!!!