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BLS Certification for Compton
BLS certification for Compton: CPR Long Beach teaches the AHA BLS Provider skills session at 121 Linden Ave in Downtown Long Beach, reached from Compton by the A Line south from Compton or Artesia station to 1st Street. 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 Compton to 121 Linden Ave
Compton is north of Long Beach on the A Line, with Compton and Artesia stations in the city. Trains run south to 1st Street station downtown, and Long Beach Transit 51 and 61 start at Artesia station. Compton College runs an EMT program, and MLK Jr. Community Hospital is just northwest in Willowbrook.
- Metro A Line
Ride the A Line south from Compton or Artesia station to 1st Street station, then walk east about two blocks to Linden Ave.
- Long Beach Transit
Routes 51 (Long Beach Blvd) and 61 (Atlantic Ave) run from Artesia station to Downtown Long Beach station.
- By car
Driving from Compton, take I-710 south toward Downtown Long Beach, 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 Compton
Why people from Compton take BLS
Compton College EMT students, MLK Community Hospital staff and Compton residents headed into clinical programs all need BLS at the healthcare provider level. Check your program packet for the exact card it names; the A Line runs straight to 1st Street for the 60 minute AHA BLS session.
Schools and programs
- Compton College EMT programCompton
Hospitals and medical centers
- Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital1680 E 120th St, Willowbrook
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 Compton: questions
Where is the nearest BLS class for Compton?
At 121 Linden Ave, Suite B108, Long Beach, CA 90802, in Downtown Long Beach. Ride the A Line south from Compton or Artesia 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 Compton?
Driving from Compton, take I-710 south toward Downtown Long Beach, 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 Compton?
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital (1680 E 120th St, Willowbrook). They are named as nearby places only; check your employer's exact BLS requirement.
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