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BLS Certification for North Long Beach
BLS certification for North Long Beach: CPR Long Beach teaches the AHA BLS Provider skills session at 121 Linden Ave in Downtown Long Beach, reached from North Long Beach by the A Line south to 1st Street, or Long Beach Transit 51 on Long Beach Blvd and 61 on Atlantic Ave. 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 North Long Beach to 121 Linden Ave
North Long Beach runs up to the city's north edge, with Long Beach Blvd and Atlantic Ave as its main streets south to downtown. Long Beach Transit 51 and 61 follow those two streets all the way to Downtown Long Beach station, and the A Line runs down Long Beach Blvd.
- Metro A Line
Ride the A Line south from Del Amo or Wardlow station to 1st Street station, then walk east about two blocks to Linden Ave.
- Long Beach Transit
Route 51 runs via Long Beach Blvd and Route 61 via Atlantic Ave, both from Artesia station to Downtown Long Beach station.
- By car
Driving from North Long Beach, 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 North Long Beach
Why people from North Long Beach take BLS
North Long Beach residents who work at the Atlantic Ave and Pacific Ave hospital campuses, or who study EMT and nursing at nearby colleges, need BLS at the healthcare provider level. The A Line down Long Beach Blvd gets you to the 60 minute session without a transfer.
Schools and programs
- Compton College EMT programCompton
Hospitals and medical centers
- MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children's & Women's Hospital2801 Atlantic 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 North Long Beach: questions
Where is the nearest BLS class for North Long Beach?
At 121 Linden Ave, Suite B108, Long Beach, CA 90802, in Downtown Long Beach. Ride the A Line south from Del Amo or Wardlow 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 North Long Beach?
Driving from North Long Beach, 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 North Long Beach?
MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children's & Women's Hospital (2801 Atlantic 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 North Long Beach
Other courses for North Long Beach
Other areas
BLS for other areas
Sources for the facts on this page
- Metro A Line stations (Wikipedia)
- Long Beach Transit routes (Wikipedia)
- MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital, main campus, 2801 Atlantic Ave
- College Medical Center, 2776 Pacific Ave (Wikipedia)
- Compton College, Emergency Medical Technician program
- Dental Board of California, continuing education and BLS