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BLS Certification for Lakewood
BLS certification for Lakewood: CPR Long Beach teaches the AHA BLS Provider skills session at 121 Linden Ave in Downtown Long Beach, reached from Lakewood by Long Beach Transit 111 or 112 along Broadway, 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 Lakewood to 121 Linden Ave
Lakewood is just north of Long Beach, with Lakewood Regional Medical Center on E South St. Long Beach Transit 111 and 112 run from South St & Downey Ave in Lakewood to downtown by way of Broadway, the same street that crosses Linden Ave at the classroom. Route 191 also links Lakewood with Downtown Long Beach station.
- Long Beach Transit
Routes 111 (via Lakewood Blvd) and 112 (via Clark Ave) run from South St & Downey Ave along Broadway to Downtown Long Beach station. Route 191 runs from Lakewood via Del Amo Blvd and Santa Fe Ave.
- Freeway
Take I-405 to I-710 south, then exit at Broadway downtown.
- By car
Driving from Lakewood, 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 Lakewood
Why people from Lakewood take BLS
Nurses and clinical staff at Lakewood Regional Medical Center, and Lakewood residents studying nursing or EMT at LBCC, need BLS for healthcare providers. Routes 111 and 112 run down Broadway to the classroom for the 60 minute session.
Schools and programs
- Long Beach City College, Liberal Arts Campus4901 E Carson St, Long Beach
Hospitals and medical centers
- Lakewood Regional Medical Center3700 E South St, Lakewood
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 Lakewood: questions
Where is the nearest BLS class for Lakewood?
At 121 Linden Ave, Suite B108, Long Beach, CA 90802, in Downtown Long Beach. Routes 111 (via Lakewood Blvd) and 112 (via Clark Ave) run from South St & Downey Ave along Broadway to Downtown Long Beach station. Route 191 runs from Lakewood via Del Amo Blvd and Santa Fe 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 Lakewood?
Driving from Lakewood, 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 Lakewood?
Lakewood Regional Medical Center (3700 E South St, Lakewood). They are named as nearby places only; check your employer's exact BLS requirement.
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