- Heartsaver
- Lakewood
First Aid CPR AED for Lakewood
People from Lakewood 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 Lakewood, the usual way in is Long Beach Transit 111 or 112 along Broadway, or I-405 to I-710 south.
Lakewood
Who in Lakewood takes Heartsaver
Lakewood stores, offices, gyms and city programs that want people ready for an emergency can send them for Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED: the AHA online part, then about an hour in person in Downtown Long Beach.
Lakewood is just north of Long Beach, with Lakewood Regional Medical Center on E South St. Long Beach Transit 111 and 112 run from South St & Downey Ave in Lakewood to downtown by way of Broadway, the same street that crosses Linden Ave at the classroom. Route 191 also links Lakewood with Downtown Long Beach station.
Local employers and schools
- Long Beach City College, Liberal Arts Campus4901 E Carson St, Long Beach
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 Lakewood
- Long Beach Transit
Routes 111 (via Lakewood Blvd) and 112 (via Clark Ave) run from South St & Downey Ave along Broadway to Downtown Long Beach station. Route 191 runs from Lakewood via Del Amo Blvd and Santa Fe Ave.
- Freeway
Take I-405 to I-710 south, then exit at Broadway downtown.
- By car
Driving from Lakewood, take I-405 to I-710 south, then exit at Broadway and go east on Broadway to Linden Ave, two blocks past Long Beach Blvd.
FAQ
First aid and CPR for Lakewood: questions
Where can people from Lakewood 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 111 (via Lakewood Blvd) and 112 (via Clark Ave) run from South St & Downey Ave along Broadway to Downtown Long Beach station. Route 191 runs from Lakewood via Del Amo Blvd and Santa Fe 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 Lakewood?
Take I-405 to I-710 south, then exit at Broadway downtown.
How long is the Heartsaver card valid?
The AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED card is valid for 2 years.
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