- BLS
- Downtown Long Beach
BLS Certification for Downtown Long Beach
BLS certification for Downtown Long Beach: CPR Long Beach teaches the AHA BLS Provider skills session at 121 Linden Ave in Downtown Long Beach, reached from Downtown Long Beach by the A Line to 1st Street station, the fare-free Passport, or Long Beach Transit 111 and 112 on Broadway. 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 Downtown Long Beach to 121 Linden Ave
The classroom is in Downtown Long Beach itself, on Linden Ave two blocks east of Long Beach Blvd. The A Line stops at 1st Street station, the fare-free Passport runs through downtown, and Long Beach Transit 111 and 112 run along Broadway. St. Mary Medical Center is up the same street, at 1050 Linden Ave.
- Metro A Line
1st Street station (108 N Long Beach Blvd) is two blocks west of Linden Ave. It has southbound trains only; use Metro's trip planner for the trip back north.
- Long Beach Transit
Passport is fare-free and runs downtown between 10th St & Pine Ave and the Queen Mary. Routes 111 and 112 run along Broadway, which crosses Linden Ave.
- By car
Driving within downtown, follow Broadway east 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 Downtown Long Beach
Why people from Downtown Long Beach take BLS
Nurses, techs and unit staff at St. Mary Medical Center, up the street at 1050 Linden Ave, keep an AHA BLS card current every two years. Downtown residents in clinical roles can walk or take the Passport to the 60 minute skills session.
Schools and programs
- Long Beach City College, Trades, Technology & Community Learning Campus1305 E Pacific Coast Hwy (formerly the Pacific Coast Campus)
Hospitals and medical centers
- St. Mary Medical Center1050 Linden 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 Downtown Long Beach: questions
Where is the nearest BLS class for Downtown Long Beach?
At 121 Linden Ave, Suite B108, Long Beach, CA 90802, in Downtown Long Beach. 1st Street station (108 N Long Beach Blvd) is two blocks west of Linden Ave. It has southbound trains only; use Metro's trip planner for the trip back north.
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 Downtown Long Beach?
Driving within downtown, follow Broadway east 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 Downtown Long Beach?
St. Mary Medical Center (1050 Linden 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 Downtown Long Beach
Other courses for Downtown Long Beach
Other areas
BLS for other areas
Sources for the facts on this page
- 1st Street station, Metro A Line (Wikipedia)
- Long Beach Transit routes (Wikipedia)
- St. Mary Medical Center, 1050 Linden Ave (Wikipedia)
- College Medical Center, 2776 Pacific Ave (Wikipedia)
- Long Beach City College campuses (Wikipedia)
- Molina Healthcare, SEC filing (200 Oceangate, Long Beach)
- The Maritime Executive, Port of Long Beach and local jobs
- Dental Board of California, continuing education and BLS