- BLS
- East Long Beach and Los Altos
BLS Certification for East Long Beach and Los Altos
BLS certification for East Long Beach and Los Altos: CPR Long Beach teaches the AHA BLS Provider skills session at 121 Linden Ave in Downtown Long Beach, reached from East Long Beach and Los Altos by 7th St west into downtown, or Long Beach Transit 91 to 94 along 7th St. 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 East Long Beach and Los Altos to 121 Linden Ave
East Long Beach and Los Altos are home to Cal State Long Beach, the Long Beach City College Liberal Arts Campus on E Carson St and the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center on E 7th St. 7th St runs west from here into downtown, and Long Beach Transit 91, 92, 93 and 94 follow it to Downtown Long Beach station.
- Long Beach Transit
Routes 91, 92, 93 and 94 run along 7th St to Downtown Long Beach station. Route 46 runs from Cal State Long Beach via Anaheim St to downtown.
- Car
7th St runs west into downtown and crosses Linden Ave.
- By car
Driving from East Long Beach, take 7th St west into downtown to Linden Ave.
- 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 East Long Beach
Why people from East Long Beach take BLS
Two of the area's biggest healthcare training programs are here. CSULB nursing students must complete and maintain AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers, and LBCC's EMT program drops students who do not show a current AHA BLS Provider card on the first night. VA staff renew on the same two year cycle. 7th St takes you straight to the 60 minute session.
Schools and programs
- Cal State Long Beach School of NursingBSN students must complete and keep AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers
- Long Beach City College, Liberal Arts Campus4901 E Carson St: EMT and nursing programs
Hospitals and medical centers
- Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center5901 E 7th St, 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 East Long Beach and Los Altos: questions
Where is the nearest BLS class for East Long Beach and Los Altos?
At 121 Linden Ave, Suite B108, Long Beach, CA 90802, in Downtown Long Beach. Routes 91, 92, 93 and 94 run along 7th St to Downtown Long Beach station. Route 46 runs from Cal State Long Beach via Anaheim St to downtown.
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 East Long Beach and Los Altos?
Driving from East Long Beach, take 7th St west into downtown to Linden Ave. 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 East Long Beach and Los Altos?
Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center (5901 E 7th St, Long Beach). They are named as nearby places only; check your employer's exact BLS requirement.
More for East Long Beach and Los Altos
Other courses for East Long Beach
Other areas
BLS for other areas
Sources for the facts on this page
- Long Beach Transit routes (Wikipedia)
- Downtown Long Beach driving directions: I-710 south to Broadway, Linden Ave two blocks past Long Beach Blvd
- VA Long Beach, Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center
- CSULB School of Nursing, BSN information sheet (AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers)
- Long Beach City College campuses (Wikipedia)
- Dental Board of California, continuing education and BLS