- BLS
- San Pedro
BLS Certification for San Pedro
BLS certification for San Pedro: CPR Long Beach teaches the AHA BLS Provider skills session at 121 Linden Ave in Downtown Long Beach, reached from San Pedro by LADOT Commuter Express 142 to Downtown Long Beach station. 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 San Pedro to 121 Linden Ave
San Pedro is across the harbor from Long Beach, home to Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center on W 7th St. LADOT Commuter Express 142 runs daily between Miner St & Harbor Bl in San Pedro and Downtown Long Beach station, by way of 7th St, SR-47, I-710 and Ocean Blvd.
- LADOT
Commuter Express 142 runs daily from Miner St & Harbor Bl in San Pedro to Downtown Long Beach station, by way of 7th St, SR-47, I-710 and Ocean Blvd.
- By car
Driving from San Pedro, use a map app for your route across the harbor into Downtown Long Beach; the classroom is on Linden Ave, two blocks east of 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 San Pedro
Why people from San Pedro take BLS
Providence San Pedro nurses and techs, and San Pedro students in the Harbor College nursing program, need AHA BLS for healthcare providers. Commuter Express 142 runs to Downtown Long Beach station for the 60 minute skills session.
Schools and programs
- Los Angeles Harbor College nursing1111 Figueroa Pl, Wilmington: ADN students need AHA BLS for Health Care Providers
Hospitals and medical centers
- Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro1300 W 7th St, San Pedro
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 San Pedro: questions
Where is the nearest BLS class for San Pedro?
At 121 Linden Ave, Suite B108, Long Beach, CA 90802, in Downtown Long Beach. Commuter Express 142 runs daily from Miner St & Harbor Bl in San Pedro to Downtown Long Beach station, by way of 7th St, SR-47, I-710 and Ocean Blvd.
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 San Pedro?
Driving from San Pedro, use a map app for your route across the harbor into Downtown Long Beach; the classroom is on Linden Ave, two blocks east of 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 San Pedro?
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro (1300 W 7th St, San Pedro). They are named as nearby places only; check your employer's exact BLS requirement.
More for San Pedro
Other courses for San Pedro
Other areas
BLS for other areas
Sources for the facts on this page
- LADOT Commuter Express 142: daily, Miner St & Harbor Bl, San Pedro to Downtown Long Beach station via 7th St, SR-47, I-710, Ocean Bl (Wikipedia)
- LA County locator, Providence Little Company of Mary San Pedro
- Los Angeles Harbor College nursing student handbook 2025 to 2026 (AHA BLS for Health Care Providers)
- Dental Board of California, continuing education and BLS