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First Aid CPR AED for Compton
People from Compton 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 Compton, the usual way in is the A Line south from Compton or Artesia station to 1st Street.
Compton
Who in Compton takes Heartsaver
Compton warehouses, logistics yards, auto shops and offices often name workplace first aid responders. Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED is the AHA course for that role, with about an hour in person after the online part.
Compton is north of Long Beach on the A Line, with Compton and Artesia stations in the city. Trains run south to 1st Street station downtown, and Long Beach Transit 51 and 61 start at Artesia station. Compton College runs an EMT program, and MLK Jr. Community Hospital is just northwest in Willowbrook.
Local employers and schools
- Compton College EMT programCompton
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 Compton
- Metro A Line
Ride the A Line south from Compton or Artesia station to 1st Street station, then walk east about two blocks to Linden Ave.
- Long Beach Transit
Routes 51 (Long Beach Blvd) and 61 (Atlantic Ave) run from Artesia station to Downtown Long Beach station.
- By car
Driving from Compton, 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.
FAQ
First aid and CPR for Compton: questions
Where can people from Compton 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 Compton or Artesia 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 Compton?
Routes 51 (Long Beach Blvd) and 61 (Atlantic Ave) run from Artesia 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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