- Heartsaver
- East Long Beach and Los Altos
First Aid CPR AED for East Long Beach and Los Altos
People from East Long Beach 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 East Long Beach, the usual way in is 7th St west into downtown, or Long Beach Transit 91 to 94 along 7th St.
East Long Beach and Los Altos
Who in East Long Beach takes Heartsaver
Campus staff, coaches, resident advisors and gym trainers around CSULB, and shops and offices along 7th St and Bellflower Blvd, can get first aid, CPR and AED in one AHA Heartsaver card, about an hour in person.
East Long Beach and Los Altos are home to Cal State Long Beach, the Long Beach City College Liberal Arts Campus on E Carson St and the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center on E 7th St. 7th St runs west from here into downtown, and Long Beach Transit 91, 92, 93 and 94 follow it to Downtown Long Beach station.
Local employers and schools
- Cal State Long Beachcampus in East Long Beach
- Long Beach City College, Liberal Arts Campus4901 E Carson St: EMT and nursing programs
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.
More about Heartsaver First Aid CPR AEDGetting here
Getting to 121 Linden Ave from East Long Beach and Los Altos
- Long Beach Transit
Routes 91, 92, 93 and 94 run along 7th St to Downtown Long Beach station. Route 46 runs from Cal State Long Beach via Anaheim St to downtown.
- Car
7th St runs west into downtown and crosses Linden Ave.
- By car
Driving from East Long Beach, take 7th St west into downtown to Linden Ave.
FAQ
First aid and CPR for East Long Beach and Los Altos: questions
Where can people from East Long Beach 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. Routes 91, 92, 93 and 94 run along 7th St to Downtown Long Beach station. Route 46 runs from Cal State Long Beach via Anaheim St to downtown.
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 East Long Beach?
7th St runs west into downtown and crosses Linden Ave.
How long is the Heartsaver card valid?
The AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED card is valid for 2 years.
More for East Long Beach and Los Altos
Other courses for East Long Beach
Other areas
Heartsaver for other areas
Sources for the facts on this page
- Long Beach Transit routes (Wikipedia)
- Downtown Long Beach driving directions: I-710 south to Broadway, Linden Ave two blocks past Long Beach Blvd
- VA Long Beach, Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center
- CSULB School of Nursing, BSN information sheet (AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers)
- Long Beach City College campuses (Wikipedia)