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Red Cross Certification for Downtown Long Beach
Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED for Downtown Long Beach is taught at 121 Linden Ave in Downtown Long Beach, reached by the A Line to 1st Street station, the fare-free Passport, or Long Beach Transit 111 and 112 on Broadway. The online course is included, the in-person session is about 120 minutes, and the certificate is valid for 2 years and issued the same day you pass.
The format
Online part included, 120 minutes in person
What to expect
The Red Cross online part is included with your booking at CPR Long Beach. Complete it before your skills session date.
The Red Cross says the online part takes about 2.5 hours and must be finished before the skills session. The in-person session at 121 Linden Ave is about 120 minutes, because it covers adult, child and infant skills.
Book your skills session
Pick a date on the booking page. It opens right here on the site. The online course is included.
Do the Red Cross online part
Work through the online course at your own pace before your session date.
Come to 121 Linden Ave
The in-person session is about 120 minutes of hands-on adult, child and infant practice and the skills check.
Get your certificate
Pass the skills session and your Red Cross digital certificate is issued the same day, valid for 2 years.
Downtown Long Beach
Children, schools and families in Downtown Long Beach
Downtown parents, nannies, teachers and coaches who want adult, child and infant skills in one certificate can take the Red Cross course without leaving downtown. The online part is included, then 120 minutes at the classroom on Linden Ave.
California child care licensing asks for pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR, and the state EMS Authority says that training may come from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association. The Red Cross also sells a separate California Child Care pediatric course for licensing, so confirm with your licensing office which course it accepts before you book.
Medical centers near Downtown Long Beach
- St. Mary Medical Center1050 Linden Ave, Long Beach
- College Medical Center2776 Pacific Ave, Long Beach
Getting here
The trip from Downtown Long Beach
The classroom is in Downtown Long Beach itself, on Linden Ave two blocks east of Long Beach Blvd. The A Line stops at 1st Street station, the fare-free Passport runs through downtown, and Long Beach Transit 111 and 112 run along Broadway. St. Mary Medical Center is up the same street, at 1050 Linden Ave.
- Metro A Line
1st Street station (108 N Long Beach Blvd) is two blocks west of Linden Ave. It has southbound trains only; use Metro's trip planner for the trip back north.
- Long Beach Transit
Passport is fare-free and runs downtown between 10th St & Pine Ave and the Queen Mary. Routes 111 and 112 run along Broadway, which crosses Linden Ave.
- By car
Driving within downtown, follow Broadway east to Linden Ave, two blocks past Long Beach Blvd.
FAQ
Red Cross for Downtown Long Beach: questions
Where can I get Red Cross certification near Downtown Long Beach?
At CPR Long Beach, 121 Linden Ave in Downtown Long Beach. 1st Street station (108 N Long Beach Blvd) is two blocks west of Linden Ave. It has southbound trains only; use Metro's trip planner for the trip back north.
How long is the Red Cross in-person session?
About 120 minutes, after the Red Cross online part, which is included with your booking.
Does the course cover infants and children?
Yes. Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED covers first aid, CPR and AED for adults, children and infants.
How do I drive there from Downtown Long Beach?
Driving within downtown, follow Broadway east to Linden Ave, two blocks past 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.
More for Downtown Long Beach
Other courses for Downtown Long Beach
Other areas
Red Cross for other areas
Sources for the facts on this page
- 1st Street station, Metro A Line (Wikipedia)
- Long Beach Transit routes (Wikipedia)
- St. Mary Medical Center, 1050 Linden Ave (Wikipedia)
- College Medical Center, 2776 Pacific Ave (Wikipedia)
- Long Beach City College campuses (Wikipedia)
- Molina Healthcare, SEC filing (200 Oceangate, Long Beach)
- The Maritime Executive, Port of Long Beach and local jobs
- California EMS Authority, child care provider training
- California Health and Safety Code 1596.866
- American Red Cross, California Child Care: Pediatric First Aid and CPR (a separate course)