Exhibit 23.1





                          INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S CONSENT



We consent to the  incorporation by reference of our reported dated February 21,
1997,  accompanying  the  financial  statements  of  Avert,  Inc.  to  Form  S-3
Registration  Statement  of  Avert,  Inc.  and to the  use of our  name  and the
statements with respect to us, as appearing  under the heading  "Experts" in the
Registration Statement.


/s/ HEIN + ASSOCIATES LLP

HEIN + ASSOCIATES LLP


Denver, Colorado
April 17, 1997