- Heartsaver
- Bixby Knolls and California Heights
First Aid CPR AED for Bixby Knolls and California Heights
People from Bixby Knolls who need first aid, CPR and AED training take AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED at our Downtown Long Beach classroom, 121 Linden Ave. The AHA online part comes first, then a 60 minute hands-on session, and the card is valid for 2 years and issued the same day you pass. From Bixby Knolls, the usual way in is the A Line south from Wardlow or Willow St station to 1st Street, or Long Beach Transit 181 and 182.
Bixby Knolls and California Heights
Who in Bixby Knolls takes Heartsaver
Shops, restaurants and offices along Atlantic Ave, plus building, security and front desk staff who work near the hospital campuses, can get first aid, CPR and AED in one AHA Heartsaver card, about an hour in person.
Bixby Knolls and California Heights are in central Long Beach, with two A Line stations close by at Wardlow and Willow St. Two of the city's hospital campuses are here: MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center with Miller Children's & Women's Hospital on Atlantic Ave, and College Medical Center on Pacific Ave.
Local employers and schools
- Long Beach City College, Trades, Technology & Community Learning Campus1305 E Pacific Coast Hwy
What it covers
First aid, CPR and AED in one AHA card
- First aid basics: checking the scene, calling 911, gloves and protecting yourself, and finding the problem.
- Medical emergencies: breathing problems, allergic reactions and epinephrine pens, heart attack, stroke, low blood sugar and seizures.
- Injuries: stopping serious bleeding, wounds, burns, and suspected broken bones or spine injuries.
- Environmental emergencies: bites and stings, heat and cold emergencies, and poisoning.
- CPR and AED: hands-on CPR and AED use, plus choking relief.
- Opioid overdose and naloxone: recognizing an opioid-related emergency and giving naloxone while you wait for EMS, a module of the AHA course.
Format
The online part is the AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED online course, sold separately by the American Heart Association, not by CPR Long Beach. Complete it before your session and bring the certificate of completion.
The in-person session is about 60 minutes, and the card is valid for 2 years.
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Getting to 121 Linden Ave from Bixby Knolls and California Heights
- Metro A Line
Ride the A Line south from Wardlow or Willow St station to 1st Street station, then walk east about two blocks to Linden Ave.
- Long Beach Transit
Routes 181 (via Magnolia Ave) and 182 (via Pacific Ave) run from Wardlow station to Downtown Long Beach station.
- By car
Driving from Bixby Knolls, Long Beach Blvd and Atlantic Ave both run south into downtown; Linden Ave is two blocks east of Long Beach Blvd.
FAQ
First aid and CPR for Bixby Knolls and California Heights: questions
Where can people from Bixby Knolls take a first aid and CPR class?
At CPR Long Beach, 121 Linden Ave in Downtown Long Beach, which teaches AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED. Ride the A Line south from Wardlow or Willow St station to 1st Street station, then walk east about two blocks to Linden Ave.
Is the Heartsaver online part included?
No. The Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED online course is sold separately by the American Heart Association. Bring the certificate of completion to the 60 minute skills session.
Is there another way to get there from Bixby Knolls?
Routes 181 (via Magnolia Ave) and 182 (via Pacific Ave) run from Wardlow station to Downtown Long Beach station.
How long is the Heartsaver card valid?
The AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED card is valid for 2 years.
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