Project Heartbeat is California’s Premier Career College for Healthcare Certifications and Vocational Training Programs

Founded in 1996, Project Heartbeat has served tens of thousands of healthcare and non-healthcare professionals with training and certification in ACLS, BLS, PALS, ECG, Heartsaver, NRP, TNCC and CNA. We also offer vocational training programs in EMT-B, Phlebotomy and Vocational Nursing (VN). Our mission is “Saving Lives Through Education”. Our talented staff is made up of expert Acute Care Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists in Emergency Medicine, Respiratory Therapists, Paramedics, EMTs, and Firefighters and other allied healthcare professionals with years of field experience and healthcare education experience.

Vocational Training Programs

EMT-B Training Programs

Accelerated 2.5-Week Training Program
5-Week Training Program
8-Week Training Program
EMT Skills Verification

Phlebotomy Training Program

Vocational Nursing Program

Locations

Oakland Campus

Our main campus offers our full range of healthcare certifications and vocational training programs, including EMT, Phlebotomy, Vocational Nursing, AHA courses including BLS, ACLS, and PALS and ECG, NRP and TNCC courses.

Sacramento Campus

Conveniently located in at 2033 Howe Ave, Suite 150 Project Heartbeats Sacramento campus offers a smaller subset of AHA classes and our EMT-B academy.

RQI Centers

Project Heartbeat was hand chosen by the American Heart Association to be among a small group of training providers throughout the US to implement the latest AHA training solution called Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI). These satellite locations offer the convenience of eLearning with a short skills verification using our self-guided RQI stations.

On-Site Training

For your convenience we are also able to perform onsite trainings for groups of 8 or more.

We Support Our Veterans

Project Heartbeat employs several military service members and also collaborates with Swords to Plowshares to provide full tuition assistance and job placement assistance. For more details, please contact Theresa Livingston at tlivingston@stp-sf.org or (510) 844-7516 and inform her that you are interested in Project Heartbeat’s EMT Training Program.

Reviews

ewa hassett

20:35 30 Apr 25

Kaz Lust was our BLS instructor. She was exceptional. She was informative, knowledgeable, and made it engaging and fun experience while learning.

alexiology

23:15 29 Apr 25

Justine was pretty awesome. Knows what he’s teaching by heart. Highly recommended.

Caroline Valdez

18:31 29 Apr 25

Just finished the 5-week EMT course here and I have nothing but good things to say! I went into this course with no medical knowledge at all and came out feeling ready to work ASAP! The instructors Jeff, Michelle, Jason, and others are truly dedicated to making good EMTs and really invest their time into your education. The class doesn't just focus on passing the NREMT but also on being a good provider. Had the best, most memorable experience with the best classmates and instructors. I'm so glad I chose Project Heartbeat!I also want to mention that if you're confused on where you want to work, whether as an EMT or firefighter or something else related, this is the perfect course to figure it out. They show you all the different professions related to EMS and how to get there, as well as connecting you with people that can help you in your journey once you graduate the class.

Joshua DeLuca MacKay

21:25 27 Apr 25

My experience at PHB for the EMT-B training program was absolutely brilliant. Not only did the instructors prepare me exceptionally well for NREMT prep through course materials and study materials, but they are also well dedicated to teaching beyond the test and how to be a good clinician as an EMT in the field. It's set apart by the genuine dedication of the instructors and volunteers to cultivating competent, compassionate clinicians, not just test-takers. The program is also structured in a way that helps gradually build skill/competencies and self-trust. The real-world training exercises combined with the trauma lanes experience, the latter unique to PHB in the East Bay, were incredibly helpful for growing my confidence week over week. The instruction staff is also super encouraging and always open and receptive to questions (it's overall a very constructive learning environment!).

Sami Fakhouri

20:38 27 Apr 25

Project Heartbeat is the best place to take your EMTB class! I took the 5-week program and left feeling ready to get to work. They have a well thought out program that provides you with everything you need from the CPR certification all the way until you become a certified EMT. Jeff, Michelle, and Jason are all amazing instructors, along with the other volunteers and former students who assist in the classroom and in skill activities!

Michelle Bernardo

22:39 23 Apr 25

Kaz was an excellent teacher! She was knowledgeable and detail oriented. I’ve taken CPR classes since the 90s and this was best class!

Grace Bishop

18:49 18 Apr 25

Great experience renewing BLS with the wonderful instructor Kaz!

Desalegn Lakew

21:56 16 Apr 25

Princess Fernandez

19:26 14 Apr 25

Kas was my instructor, she was very knowledgeable and made the class flow well. The venue is at the top of the building so there is also a nice view while you’re going through your training. Overall a good experience.

Katherine Paulauskas

20:01 12 Apr 25

Best renewal I’ve taken in 35 years of nursing.

Cariss McNamara

01:03 20 Apr 25

I Graduated this class March 16! The instructors were all amazing and really helped guide me through the process. The classes were super informative and taught me a lot. I walked out of the program with confidence in my skills and that i have a good future in front of me.I would recommend this place to anyone that wants to go to EMT school.

Crusader Achilles

21:55 18 Apr 25

PHB 42! I loved my experience with my group and the PHB crew. It is fast paced but surprisingly easy to get through as long as you’re up for it. Great real life EMT scenarios, and testing was always very straight forward. If you put in the time this is a great course with great teachers. I passed this course last year and will be in Fire Academy soon. Thanks PHB and good luck to future EMT cadets!

Jose Martinez

04:19 18 Apr 25

I’d highly recommend going here. I was worried about taking the 5 week course since I’m not very good at absorbing information specially at a quick way, but I was able to do it with them and pass the NREMT very quickly and on my first try.You just have to take the extra time and dedicate yourself to studying on your own and trust the process. The instructors know what they are doing and are always welcoming and happy to help when you need it. They were willing to work with me financially and it ended up paying off in the end.Thanks to the PHB staff and if you’re up for the challenge there’s no better place than here.

Raymond Marta

21:09 17 Apr 25

The program is as it says. 2.5, 5 week, 8 week. If you are not motivated and dont know how to study at home, this may not be for you. I took the 5 week and was able to pass the NREMT in 30 minutes at 70. The instructors can be rough around the edges and they wont sugarcoat, but they are passionate. Listen, don’t get butt hurt, dont throw your classmates under, and trust the process. If I could take this class again I would. Thank you Angelic, Brian, and Jess. Thank you to all the other instructors as well. PHB50

Clayton Leary

19:16 17 Apr 25

HIGHLY RECOMMEND. This program moves very quickly but will teach you more than enough to get certified. Yes, there may be times where you want to quit but you have to think about your long term goal and future. This program will provide you with the knowledge, resources, and friends to help you get through it.

Sean Fitzsimmons

19:15 17 Apr 25

Project Heartbeat’s 5-week EMT course was outstanding, with engaging lectures, realistic simulations that prepared me exceptionally well. The instructors were passionate, and the small classes ensured personalized feedback. When I advanced to paramedic school, I was far ahead of peers from less rigorous programs, excelling in patient assessments and high-pressure scenarios thanks to Project Heartbeat’s thorough training. Highly recommend!

Matthew Chetner

19:10 17 Apr 25

Project Heartbeat is a great class that gives you everything you need to succeed. I took the 5 week program the instructors are very knowledgeable and doing everything they can to help students succeed. I definitely recommend this class it has helped me a lot as a firefighter.

Sarah-Audrey Woolsey

19:08 17 Apr 25

I had the best experience with this program. The instructors are all amazing and do an extremely well job at teaching you how to adapt to your environment and patients needs as you go through this program. The instructors not only are excellent teachers but they care about you and do an amazing job at ensuring you succeed in this program. I will forever be grateful for my experience with PHB and I will always carry the lessons and skills that it taught me not just throughout my career but life as well.

Ashlin Joby

19:05 17 Apr 25

Aiakos George

19:04 17 Apr 25