- BLS
- Carson
BLS Certification for Carson
BLS certification for Carson: CPR Long Beach teaches the AHA BLS Provider skills session at 121 Linden Ave in Downtown Long Beach, reached from Carson by Long Beach Transit 1 to Del Amo station, then the A Line south, or I-405 to I-710 south. 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 Carson to 121 Linden Ave
Carson is northwest of Long Beach, home to Cal State Dominguez Hills on E Victoria St. Long Beach Transit 1 runs from CSUDH along Avalon Blvd and Del Amo Blvd to Del Amo station on the A Line, and trains run south from there to 1st Street station downtown. Harbor-UCLA Medical Center is just west.
- Long Beach Transit
Route 1 runs from Cal State Dominguez Hills via Avalon Blvd and Del Amo Blvd to Del Amo station.
- Metro A Line
From Del Amo station, ride the A Line south to 1st Street station, then walk east about two blocks to Linden Ave.
- By car
Driving from Carson, take I-405 to I-710 south, then exit at Broadway and go east on Broadway to Linden Ave, two blocks past 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 Carson
Why people from Carson take BLS
The CSU Dominguez Hills RN-BSN clinical handbook asks for an AHA BLS course, not Heartsaver, and accepts an eCard printout. Clinical staff at Harbor-UCLA keep BLS current on the same two year cycle. Route 1 and the A Line, or I-405 to I-710, get you to the 60 minute session.
Schools and programs
- Cal State Dominguez Hills School of Nursing1000 E Victoria St, Carson
Hospitals and medical centers
- Harbor-UCLA Medical Center1000 W Carson St, Torrance
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 Carson: questions
Where is the nearest BLS class for Carson?
At 121 Linden Ave, Suite B108, Long Beach, CA 90802, in Downtown Long Beach. Route 1 runs from Cal State Dominguez Hills via Avalon Blvd and Del Amo Blvd to Del Amo station.
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 Carson?
Driving from Carson, take I-405 to I-710 south, then exit at Broadway and go east on Broadway to Linden Ave, two blocks past 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 Carson?
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (1000 W Carson St, Torrance). They are named as nearby places only; check your employer's exact BLS requirement.
More for Carson
Other courses for Carson
Other areas
BLS for other areas
Sources for the facts on this page
- Long Beach Transit routes (Wikipedia)
- Metro A Line stations (Wikipedia)
- Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (Wikipedia)
- CSU Dominguez Hills School of Nursing, RN-BSN clinical handbook (AHA BLS, not Heartsaver)
- 211 LA, California State University Dominguez Hills, 1000 E Victoria St
- Dental Board of California, continuing education and BLS