American Health Education

What American Health Education does

American Health Education, Inc. is a private post-secondary education provider founded in 2003 that delivers Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and related emergency medical services training across Northern California. Its core offering is an accelerated EMT training program completable in as little as one month with no prior healthcare experience required, delivered in-person at three physical campuses: Livermore (headquarters with the Red Room training facility), Modesto, and Berkeley. Supporting product lines include Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) training, EMT Refresher courses (24 hours of continuing education priced at $425), State Fire Marshal Officer Training for fire service professionals, and American Heart Association Basic Life Support/CPR certification. The technology footprint is intentionally low — instruction relies on physical simulation equipment, manikins, and real-world scenario training rather than a software platform.

The business model is tuition-driven, with revenue generated from one-time course fees across multiple product lines plus professional services revenue from customized onsite group training delivered at hospitals, fire departments, and surgery centers. Customer acquisition is primarily self-serve and direct-to-consumer: prospective students register through an online portal (LearningStream), attend free informational webinars hosted by the CEO/Program Director, and visit in-person open houses and career fairs at the Livermore campus. Marketing spans content on the company website plus organic social on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and X. Institutional B2B clients represent a secondary channel through onsite group training arrangements. Customer segments include aspiring career-entry EMTs, certified EMTs pursuing recertification, fire service professionals seeking instructor credentials, healthcare providers needing AHA certifications, and institutional clients procuring group training. The company operates under California BPPE approval, multiple county EMS agency approvals, AHA Training Center status (CA-03199), and California Board of Registered Nursing CE Provider authorization, and is part of the NORCAL Ambulance family with a strategic partnership with Samuel Merritt University for advanced healthcare career pathways.

Name

American Health Education

Legal name

American Health Education, Inc.

Website

https://americanhealtheducation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Education and Training

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Medical Services (EMT/Paramedic) Training (EDAOAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Response, First Aid/CPR/AED & Incident Management Training (BPAKAOAJ), EMS Education, Training & Simulation Centers (HLAFANAL), Firefighter & Fire Service Training (EDAOAMAB), Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Education (CPR/First Aid/Disaster Readiness) (EDAAAFAJ)

Keywords

• EMT training programs
• Emergency medical education
• EMS certification courses
• Healthcare workforce training
• Continuing education EMS

Headquarters

HQ city

Livermore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. EMT Training Courses: Revenue from tuition fees for EMT Basic-Initial training and recertification courses offered in weekday and weekend formats at multiple locations.
2. State Fire Training: Revenue from State Fire Marshal Officer Training courses for entry-level professional instructors.
3. American Heart Association Certification: Revenue from AHA certification courses including Basic Life Support/CPR training.
4. Continuing Education: Revenue from EMT Refresher Courses providing 24 hours of continuing education for certified EMTs.
5. Onsite Group Training: Revenue from customized onsite training arranged for groups at local hospitals, fire departments, or surgery centers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

American Health Education provides Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic training and certification programs through in-person instruction at three Northern California campuses (Livermore, Modesto, Berkeley). Programs can be completed in as little as one month and require no prior healthcare experience. The school also offers EMR training, State Fire Marshal Officer Training, Basic Life Support/CPR with American Heart Association certification, and EMT refresher continuing education courses.

Product overview

American Health Education is an education and training provider offering a unified portfolio of emergency medical services courses. The core offerings include EMT Training (the primary product, available in accelerated one-month formats), EMR Training, and EMT Refresher Courses for continuing education. Supporting programs include State Fire Training for professional firefighter instructors and Basic Life Support/CPR courses with American Heart Association certification. Training is delivered through classroom-based instruction at multiple California locations (Livermore headquarters, Modesto, and Berkeley) with weekday and weekend scheduling options. Additional services include free informational webinars and open house events for prospective students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EMT Training Emergency Medical Technician training program preparing students for EMT certification. Offered at the Livermore, Modesto, and Berkeley campuses in weekend and weekday formats, with accelerated programs completable in as little as one month. No previous healthcare experience is required.
• EMR Training Emergency Medical Responder training program providing foundational emergency medical response skills for students entering the EMS field.
• EMT Refresher Course 24-hour continuing education course including skills training for Naloxone, Epinephrine, Glucometers, and EMSA skills competency verification. Offered monthly at the American Health Education headquarters for certified EMTs maintaining their credentials.
• State Fire Training Firefighter training course providing the skills and knowledge needed for entry-level professional instructors to perform their duties safely, effectively, and competently. Targets fire service personnel seeking instructional certification.
• Basic Life Support / CPR CPR and Basic Life Support training covering assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation during cardio-pulmonary emergencies. Issues American Heart Association certification upon completion.
• Onsite Group Training Customized onsite training delivered at the client's site for groups of staff at local hospitals, fire departments, or surgery centers. Provides scheduling and logistical flexibility for institutional customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Train to become an EMT in as little as one month
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Samuel Merritt UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026AHE partnered with Samuel Merritt University to create new pathways into healthcare for aspiring professionals. This collaboration combines AHE's EMT training with SMU's health science education programs, helping students transition from EMT certification to advanced healthcare careers.
• NORCAL AmbulancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAHE is part of the NORCAL Ambulance family. Students have deployment opportunities with NORCAL for international medical missions. Alumni are recruited for careers with NORCAL Ambulance. Partnership includes joint deployments to Standing Rock Reservation and Mexico Clinic Outreach.
• Lakota Well Being ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAHE partnered with Norcal Ambulance and the Lakota Well Being Project to improve quality of life for the Lakota Nation through medical education, screening, donations, and ground support deployments to Standing Rock Reservation.
• Mission MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAHE Instructors and Alumni deployed with NORCAL Ambulance to Juarez Mexico in partnership with Mission Ministries to provide medical care at no charge at a local clinic.
• American Heart AssociationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAHE is an American Heart Association (AHA) authorized Training Center (CA-03199) offering AHA certification courses including BLS/CPR training. This official AHA training center status enables AHE to issue AHA certifications.
• Alameda County Emergency Medical Services AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAHE is approved by the Alameda County EMS Agency as an EMT training provider, meeting regulatory requirements for EMT education in the county.
• Stanislaus County Emergency Medical Services AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAHE is approved by the Stanislaus County EMS Agency for EMT training, supporting the Modesto campus location with regulatory compliance.
• State of California Bureau for Private Post-Secondary Education (BPPE)coreOthersAHE is approved to operate by the Bureau for Private Post-Secondary Education (BPPE), demonstrating compliance with the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National University: Large private nonprofit university with allied health and EMT-adjacent programs in California. Broader portfolio player with overlapping healthcare-career-student target market.
• UCLA Center for Prehospital Care: University-affiliated EMT, paramedic, and continuing education provider in California. Larger, established player in the same EMS education category with broader program portfolio and academic backing.

Regional players

• Modesto Junior College EMT Program: Community college in Modesto offering EMT certification. Competes head-to-head with AHE's Modesto campus on price, with AHE differentiating on accelerated scheduling and weekend availability.
• Las Positas College EMS Program: Community college located near AHE's Livermore headquarters offering EMT courses. Direct local-geography competitor on price and convenience.
• Foothill College EMS Program: Bay Area community college offering EMT and EMS courses at subsidized public tuition. Competes with AHE in the same geography on price, though with different scheduling and target student profile.

Direct peers

• Code 3 Emergency Services & Training: California-based EMT and EMS training provider offering similar EMT certification and continuing education courses. Most direct comparison to AHE's core offering in the same geography.
• Unitek College (formerly Unitek EMT): California-based private college offering EMT and other healthcare vocational programs with multiple campus locations. Comparable private tuition-funded business model serving similar adult learner segments in California.
• West Coast EMT: California-based EMT training school offering accelerated EMT courses with multiple schedule options. Closely comparable curriculum and accelerated-program positioning to AHE.
• Bay Area Medical Academy: Bay Area-based healthcare career training school offering EMT certification alongside other allied health programs. Comparable private-pay model and target student (career-changer/aspiring healthcare worker) in overlapping geography.

Others

• NORCAL Ambulance: AHE's parent-affiliated ambulance provider and key employer of AHE alumni. Strategic ecosystem partner and indirect distribution channel rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AHEDublin
• Facebookfacebook.com/americanhealtheducation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/american-health-education
• Instagraminstagram.com/americanhealtheducation

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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