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BLS Certification for Wilmington
BLS certification for Wilmington: CPR Long Beach teaches the AHA BLS Provider skills session at 121 Linden Ave in Downtown Long Beach, reached from Wilmington by Metro Line 232 from Anaheim & Avalon 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 Wilmington to 121 Linden Ave
Wilmington is the Los Angeles harbor neighborhood just west of Long Beach, home to Los Angeles Harbor College on Figueroa Pl. Metro Line 232 runs between Downtown Long Beach and LAX/Metro Transit Center, with a timepoint at Anaheim & Avalon in Wilmington.
- Metro bus
Line 232 stops at Anaheim & Avalon in Wilmington and ends at Downtown Long Beach Station. Check the Metro timetable for the stop nearest you.
- Metro bus
Line 232 runs between Downtown Long Beach and LAX/Metro Transit Center via Sepulveda Bl and Pacific Coast Hwy.
- By car
Driving from Wilmington, use a map app for your route 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 Wilmington
Why people from Wilmington take BLS
Los Angeles Harbor College nursing students must show current AHA BLS for Health Care Providers, and Harbor-UCLA and Providence San Pedro staff renew it every two years. Line 232 runs into Downtown Long Beach for the 60 minute 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
- Harbor-UCLA Medical Center1000 W Carson St, Torrance
- 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 Wilmington: questions
Where is the nearest BLS class for Wilmington?
At 121 Linden Ave, Suite B108, Long Beach, CA 90802, in Downtown Long Beach. Line 232 stops at Anaheim & Avalon in Wilmington and ends at Downtown Long Beach Station. Check the Metro timetable for the stop nearest you.
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 Wilmington?
Driving from Wilmington, use a map app for your route 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 Wilmington?
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (1000 W Carson St, Torrance); 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 Wilmington
Other courses for Wilmington
Other areas
BLS for other areas
Sources for the facts on this page
- LA Metro Line 232 timetable, effective Dec 14 2025 (timepoints Downtown Long Beach Station, Anaheim & Avalon)
- LA Metro, maps and schedules (Line 232: Downtown Long Beach to LAX/Metro Transit Center via Sepulveda Bl, Pacific Coast Hwy)
- Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (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