ConCERT: Consultant Continuing Education, Renewal, & Training

ConCERTLogoNEW"I had no idea what to expect. I have never taken a course online before and from the experience of this one, would definitely do it again... It was wonderful to share with so many like-minded individuals who live their faith each day and see God's hand at work. I was uplifted by this experience."
- ConCERT Graduate

ConCERT is an advanced, eight-week distance learning course created by Heartbeat International. ConCERT is appropriate for any individual currently involved in a pregnancy help ministry who wants to gain confidence and take their current skills and knowledge to an even higher level. The next session of ConCERT will cover consulting considerations, fertility, conception, fetal development, sexual integrity, contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, abortion risks, and much more. By the end of this training, you will earn enough CEUs to apply for or renew your Life Affirming Specialist Designation.

 To participate, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Have reliable access to a computer with an internet connection.
  • Be able to devote three to five hours per week to the training.
  • Be self-motivated and comfortable participating in online discussions, completing reading assignments, and weekly activities on your own.

Please note, participants of this training will be able to communicate with the instructors via e-mail and phone. A downloadable student manual is also provided to help students prepare for assessments.

Next Session: The next session of ConCERT begins September 2024.

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Faculty for the 2024 ConCERT include Beth Diemert, LAS, and Sara Dominguez, LAS.

Sara Dominguez became a member of Heartbeat International’s Ministry Services team in June 2018. Prior to her work with Heartbeat, Sara served as the Director of the Abortion Pill Reversal program (now known as the Abortion Pill Rescue Network) and was overjoyed to be able to witness its transition into the capable hands of Heartbeat. She has first-hand experience working in pregnancy help organizations as a client services manager, event and volunteer coordinator, and sexual integrity educator. Sara graduated from Franciscan University (‘12) with a bachelor's degree in social work.

Beth Diemert has 30 years of experience in the pregnancy center movement, beginning with, and spending 10 years as the Executive Director of Women’s Choice Network pregnancy centers in Pittsburgh, PA. In 1999, she was named the first Vice-President of Heartbeat International. In 2006, Beth became the VP at Life Steward Ministries, coaching organizations and leadership teams in growth and development. In 2013, Beth founded and became President of Life Without Limit, a nonprofit organization anchored by a community coffee shop called “The Perk of Life”, while continuing to serve Heartbeat affiliates in a consulting capacity worldwide. Currently, Beth has rejoined the Heartbeat team as Director of Affiliate Services and a faculty member of the Heartbeat Academy. Beth holds a BS in Bible and Biblical Counseling from Philadelphia Biblical University.