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BLS Certification for Bixby Knolls and California Heights
BLS certification for Bixby Knolls and California Heights: CPR Long Beach teaches the AHA BLS Provider skills session at 121 Linden Ave in Downtown Long Beach, reached from Bixby Knolls and California Heights by the A Line south from Wardlow or Willow St station to 1st Street, or Long Beach Transit 181 and 182. Finish HeartCode BLS online first (sold separately by the AHA), then plan on about 60 minutes in person. The card is valid for 2 years and issued the same day you pass.
Getting here
From Bixby Knolls and California Heights to 121 Linden Ave
Bixby Knolls and California Heights are in central Long Beach, with two A Line stations close by at Wardlow and Willow St. Two of the city's hospital campuses are here: MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center with Miller Children's & Women's Hospital on Atlantic Ave, and College Medical Center on Pacific Ave.
- Metro A Line
Ride the A Line south from Wardlow or Willow St station to 1st Street station, then walk east about two blocks to Linden Ave.
- Long Beach Transit
Routes 181 (via Magnolia Ave) and 182 (via Pacific Ave) run from Wardlow station to Downtown Long Beach station.
- By car
Driving from Bixby Knolls, Long Beach Blvd and Atlantic Ave both run south into downtown; Linden Ave is two blocks east of Long Beach Blvd.
- Classroom
- 121 Linden Ave, Suite B108, Long Beach, CA 90802 (Downtown Long Beach)
- Freeway
- I-710 south, Broadway exit, east to Linden Ave
- Metro A Line
- 1st Street and Downtown Long Beach stations
Near you
Hospitals and programs around Bixby Knolls
Why people from Bixby Knolls take BLS
MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center, Miller Children's and College Medical Center are all in this part of town, and their nurses, techs and clinical staff keep an AHA BLS card current every two years. The A Line from Wardlow or Willow St runs straight to 1st Street for the 60 minute BLS session.
Schools and programs
- Long Beach City College, Trades, Technology & Community Learning Campus1305 E Pacific Coast Hwy
Hospitals and medical centers
- MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children's & Women's Hospital2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach
- College Medical Center2776 Pacific Ave, Long Beach
Named as nearby places, not partners. Check the exact BLS course your employer or school asks for.
The course
AHA BLS Provider in brief
Book your skills session
Pick a date on the booking page. It opens right here on the site.
Do HeartCode BLS online
Buy HeartCode BLS from the American Heart Association, work through it at your own pace and save the certificate of completion.
Come to 121 Linden Ave
Bring your completion certificate. The in-person session is about 60 minutes of hands-on practice and the skills test.
Get your AHA card
Pass the skills test and the AHA BLS Provider card is issued to you as an eCard the same day. It is valid for 2 years.
FAQ
BLS for Bixby Knolls and California Heights: questions
Where is the nearest BLS class for Bixby Knolls and California Heights?
At 121 Linden Ave, Suite B108, Long Beach, CA 90802, in Downtown Long Beach. Ride the A Line south from Wardlow or Willow St station to 1st Street station, then walk east about two blocks to Linden Ave.
How long is the BLS skills session?
About 60 minutes of hands-on practice and testing, after you finish HeartCode BLS online. HeartCode BLS is sold separately by the American Heart Association.
Can I drive to the BLS class from Bixby Knolls and California Heights?
Driving from Bixby Knolls, Long Beach Blvd and Atlantic Ave both run south into downtown; Linden Ave is two blocks east of Long Beach Blvd. Metered street parking and city lots are nearby downtown; check the posted signs, and email us before class if you need details for the building.
Which hospitals are near Bixby Knolls and California Heights?
MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children's & Women's Hospital (2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach); College Medical Center (2776 Pacific Ave, Long Beach). They are named as nearby places only; check your employer's exact BLS requirement.
More for Bixby Knolls and California Heights
Other courses for Bixby Knolls
Other areas
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Sources for the facts on this page
- Metro A Line stations (Wikipedia)
- Long Beach Transit routes (Wikipedia)
- MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital, main campus, 2801 Atlantic Ave
- College Medical Center, 2776 Pacific Ave (Wikipedia)
- Long Beach City College campuses (Wikipedia)
- Dental Board of California, continuing education and BLS