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AHA BLS, AHA Heartsaver and Red Cross First Aid CPR AED at 26 7th St in SoMa, steps from Civic Center BART. Online part first, then 60 or 120 minutes in person, and your eCard the same day. Valid 2 years.

  • AHA BLS Provider

    Healthcare workers · 60 min in person

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  • AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED

    Workplaces & the public · 60 min in person

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  • Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid CPR AED

    Childcare & schools · 120 min in person

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26 7th St, San Francisco, CA 94103 · Same-day eCard

CPR San Francisco teaches three blended CPR classes at 26 7th St in SoMa, steps from Civic Center/UN Plaza BART: AHA BLS Provider for healthcare workers, AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED for workplaces and the public, and Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED. You do the online part first, then 60 or 120 minutes in person. Every card is valid for 2 years.

  • Blended learning

    Online at your own pace first, then a short hands-on session.

  • 60 or 120 minutes

    In person: 60 minutes for AHA courses, 120 for Red Cross.

  • Same-day eCard

    Pass the skills session and your AHA or Red Cross eCard is issued the same day. Valid for 2 years.

  • At Civic Center BART

    26 7th St, just south of Market in SoMa.

Courses

Three courses, one SoMa classroom

Each course is blended: you finish the online part first, then come to 26 7th St for a short hands-on skills session and test.

BLS

AHA BLS Provider

Format: Online + 60 min in person

Who it is forNurses, EMTs, physicians, dental teams, pharmacists and healthcare students.

Online part
Online course sold separately by the AHA
Card
AHA BLS Provider eCard
Valid for
2 years
Book BLSMore info about AHA BLS Provider
Heartsaver

AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED

Format: Online + 60 min in person

Who it is forWorkplace responders, coaches, fitness trainers, security and anyone without a medical background.

Online part
Online course sold separately by the AHA
Card
AHA Heartsaver course completion card
Valid for
2 years
Book HeartsaverMore info about AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED

Which course

Which CPR class do I need?

Pick the course your employer, school or licensing office names. If they only say CPR, these are the usual fits.

The three San Francisco courses side by side
BLSHeartsaverRed Cross
CourseAHA BLS ProviderAHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AEDRed Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid CPR AED
Best forHealthcare workers and studentsWorkplaces, coaches, trainers, securityChild care, schools, families, Red Cross employers
In person60 min in person60 min in person120 min in person
Online partOnline course sold separately by the AHAOnline course sold separately by the AHAOnline course included
Ages coveredAdult, child and infantAdult CPR and first aidAdult, child and infant
Valid for2 years2 years2 years

The three courses

BLS, first aid CPR AED and Red Cross certification in San Francisco

Every course runs at 26 7th St in SoMa. Here is who each one is for, what it takes and where to go next.

BLS · for healthcare workers and students

BLS certification in San Francisco

AHA BLS Provider is the American Heart Association course for healthcare providers. Complete HeartCode BLS online (sold separately by the AHA), then come in for a 60 minute skills session and test. The AHA BLS Provider card is valid for 2 years.

Who needs it

  • Hospital and clinic staff. Nurses, physicians, techs and other clinical staff at hospitals and clinics usually need a current AHA BLS card to work with patients. Check the exact course name your employer lists.
  • Nursing, medical and allied health students. Most clinical programs ask for BLS for healthcare providers before your first clinical placement, and many name the American Heart Association.
  • Dental offices. The Dental Board of California requires BLS for license renewal, from a provider such as the AHA or the Red Cross, and the course must include an in-person skills session and test. Online-only BLS does not count.
  • EMT students. Local EMT programs ask for AHA BLS before you start: City College of San Francisco accepts only a current AHA BLS card from Summer 2026 admission, and Skyline College's EMT course requires an AHA BLS Healthcare Provider card.
In person
60 min in person
Online part
Online course sold separately by the AHA
Card
AHA BLS Provider eCard
Valid for
2 years
Book BLS

BLS near you

Civic CenterMission DistrictSunset DistrictDaly CityOaklandBerkeley

Heartsaver · for workplaces, coaches, trainers and the public

First aid CPR AED certification in San Francisco

AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED covers first aid, CPR and AED use for people outside healthcare: workplace responders, coaches, trainers and security. The online part is sold separately by the AHA, then the in-person session is 60 minutes. Valid for 2 years.

Who needs it

  • Workplace first aid responders. Offices, warehouses, construction and retail teams often name people to give first aid until help arrives. A Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED card is a common way to meet that.
  • Coaches, camps and youth programs. Coaches, after-school staff and camp counselors are often asked for first aid and CPR. If your program cares for infants and young children, check whether it needs a pediatric course instead.
  • Fitness and wellness. Personal trainers, yoga and group fitness instructors are usually asked by their certifying body or gym for a current CPR and AED card.
  • Security, hospitality and everyone else. Security officers, hotel and event staff, building managers and parents who want to be ready for an emergency.
In person
60 min in person
Online part
Online course sold separately by the AHA
Card
AHA Heartsaver course completion card
Valid for
2 years
Book Heartsaver

Heartsaver near you

Civic CenterMission DistrictSunset DistrictDaly CityOaklandBerkeley

Red Cross · for child care, schools, families and Red Cross employers

Red Cross certification in San Francisco

Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid CPR AED covers first aid, CPR and AED for adults, children and infants. The Red Cross online part is included with your booking, then the in-person session is 120 minutes. The Red Cross digital certificate is valid for 2 years.

Who needs it

  • Child care and preschool. California child care licensing asks for pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR. The state EMS Authority says that training may come from the American Red Cross or the AHA. Since January 1, 2026 it must also cover anaphylaxis and epinephrine auto-injectors, so confirm with your licensing office that this course meets your requirement.
  • Teachers and youth programs. California teaching credentials require infant, child and adult CPR that meets AHA or Red Cross standards. This course covers all three ages, which suits teachers, aides, coaches and camp staff.
  • Nannies and families. Nannies, babysitters, au pairs and parents who want adult and pediatric skills in one card.
  • Workplaces that ask for Red Cross. Employers and programs that name the American Red Cross for first aid, CPR and AED.
In person
120 min in person
Online part
Online course included
Card
Red Cross digital certificate
Valid for
2 years
Book Red Cross

Red Cross near you

Civic CenterMission DistrictSunset DistrictDaly CityOaklandBerkeley

By job

Which course do I need for my job?

The usual fit by job or industry. Your employer, school or licensing office has the final word, so check the course name they ask for.

  • Nurses and nursing students

    AHA BLS Provider

    Hospitals and clinical programs usually ask for BLS for healthcare providers, often naming the American Heart Association.

  • EMTs and EMT students

    AHA BLS Provider

    City College of San Francisco accepts only a current AHA BLS card from Summer 2026 admission, and Skyline College requires an AHA BLS Healthcare Provider card.

  • Dentists, hygienists and dental assistants

    AHA BLS Provider

    The Dental Board of California requires BLS for license renewal, with an in-person skills session and test.

  • Physicians, pharmacists, medical assistants and techs

    AHA BLS Provider

    Clinical roles usually ask for BLS rather than a layperson CPR card. Check the exact course name your employer lists.

  • Teachers and credential candidates

    Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid CPR AED

    California teaching credentials require infant, child and adult CPR that meets AHA or Red Cross standards.

  • Child care and preschool staff

    Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid CPR AED

    Child care licensing asks for pediatric first aid and CPR, and since January 1, 2026 anaphylaxis and epinephrine auto-injector training too.

  • Nannies, babysitters and parents

    Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid CPR AED

    Adult, child and infant first aid, CPR and AED in one Red Cross certificate.

  • Fitness trainers, yoga and coaches

    AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED

    Gyms and certifying bodies usually ask trainers for a current CPR and AED card; Heartsaver adds first aid.

  • Security officers and building staff

    AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED

    First aid, CPR and AED for people outside healthcare, the AHA course built for responders on site.

  • Office and warehouse first aid responders

    AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED

    Cal/OSHA requires trained first aid responders where no clinic or hospital is in near proximity to the workplace.

How it works

How blended learning works

Blended learning splits a CPR course in two: the knowledge part online, at your own pace, and a short in-person session for the hands-on skills and test. It is the same card as a full classroom course.

  1. 1

    Pick your course and date

    Choose BLS, Heartsaver or Red Cross. The booking page opens right here on the site.

  2. 2

    Do the online part

    AHA courses: buy the online course from the AHA. Red Cross: the online course is included. Finish it before class.

  3. 3

    Come in for the skills session

    Hands-on practice on manikins and AED trainers at 26 7th St, then the skills test: 60 minutes for AHA, 120 for Red Cross.

  4. 4

    Get your card

    Pass the skills test and your AHA card or Red Cross certificate is issued. It is valid for 2 years.

AHA BLS Provider

The online part is HeartCode BLS, sold separately by the American Heart Association, not by CPR San Francisco. You buy it from the AHA, complete it before your session, and bring the certificate of completion.

The AHA says the online part takes about 1 to 2 hours, depending on what you already know. Finish it before your skills session date: the session is the hands-on practice and test only.

AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED

The online part is the AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED online course, sold separately by the American Heart Association, not by CPR San Francisco. Complete it before your session and bring the certificate of completion.

You can work through it at your own pace. The in-person session at 26 7th St is the hands-on practice and the skills test.

Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid CPR AED

The Red Cross online part is included with your booking at CPR San Francisco. 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 26 7th St is about 120 minutes, because it covers adult, child and infant skills.

Near our classroom

Near our classroom at 26 7th St

The SoMa classroom sits between Civic Center, the Tenderloin, downtown and Mission Bay. These are the hospitals, schools and employers around it, and the transit that stops within a block.

Hospitals

  • Hospital at 900 Hyde St, formerly Saint Francis Memorial900 Hyde St
  • CPMC Van Ness Campus1101 Van Ness Ave
  • Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center1001 Potrero Ave
  • UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay1975 4th St, with Benioff Children's Hospital
  • Chinese Hospital845 Jackson St

Schools and programs

  • City College of San Francisco EMT programAHA BLS card required from Summer 2026 admission
  • UC Law San Francisco200 McAllister St
  • Golden Gate University536 Mission St
  • UCSF Mission Bay campusHealth sciences schools and research

Employers

  • San Francisco City Hall and city departmentsCivic Center
  • Salesforce Tower415 Mission St
  • Uber headquarters1725 3rd St, Mission Bay

Transit

  • BART, Civic Center/UN Plaza4 lines, entrance at 7th and Market
  • Muni Metro, Civic CenterJ, K, L, M, N, S lines
  • F Market and WharvesMarket and 7th
  • 7 Haight/NoriegaMarket and 7th
  • 9 San Bruno and 9RMarket and 7th
  • 14 MissionMission and 7th
  • 19 Polk7th and Mission (inbound on 7th St)
  • Caltrain4th and King, then the N Judah to Civic Center

Named as nearby places, not partners or clients.

Groups and instructors

Onsite group training and instructor courses

Onsite CPR training for your team

We bring AHA BLS, AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED or Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED to your workplace in San Francisco or the Bay Area. Get an instant per-student group estimate, then send the request.

Onsite group training

Become a CPR instructor

AHA BLS Instructor, AHA Heartsaver Instructor and Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor: prerequisites, AHA Training Center alignment and monitoring, from the AHA and Red Cross. Send an inquiry for the next steps.

Instructor certification

Location

26 7th St, SoMa, at Civic Center BART

Our classroom is just south of Market Street on 7th, in SoMa, between Market and Mission. Civic Center/UN Plaza station has an entrance at 7th and Market, and several Muni lines stop within a block.

Address
26 7th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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BART

Civic Center/UN Plaza, under Market St between 7th and 8th Streets. Street entrances at 7th and Market, at UN Plaza and at 8th and Market, with a street elevator on Market between 7th and 8th.

Lines: Antioch to SFO/Millbrae (Yellow), Richmond to Millbrae/SFO (Red), Dublin/Pleasanton to Daly City (Blue), Berryessa to Daly City (Green).

Muni Metro

Civic Center station, lines J, K, L, M, N, S.

The T Third does not stop at Civic Center. It connects to Powell station through Union Square/Market St.

Muni bus and streetcar

  • F Market and WharvesMarket and 7th
  • 7 Haight/NoriegaMarket and 7th
  • 9 San Bruno and 9RMarket and 7th
  • 14 MissionMission and 7th
  • 19 Polk7th and Mission (inbound on 7th St)

Car and Caltrain

From the Bay Bridge or US-101, I-80 has ramps at 7th and 8th Streets (the westbound 8th St exit is signed 9th St), in SoMa south of the classroom. Parking details are not posted yet, so transit is the simplest way in.

From Caltrain's San Francisco station at 4th and King, the N Judah runs through the Market Street subway to Civic Center.

Areas we serve

Where our students come from

Every class is held at 26 7th St. These pages explain the trip from each neighborhood and city, and the local hospitals, schools and employers that ask for each card.

San Francisco

Peninsula

East Bay

All areas and directions

FAQ

CPR classes in San Francisco: your questions

Where are CPR classes held in San Francisco?

At 26 7th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, in SoMa between Market and Mission Streets. The nearest station is Civic Center/UN Plaza, with BART and Muni Metro under Market between 7th and 8th Streets.

Which CPR class should I take?

If you work or study in healthcare, take AHA BLS Provider. If you need first aid and CPR for a job, a gym or a coaching role, take AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED. If your employer or licensing office asks for Red Cross, or you care for children, take Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED.

How long are the classes?

All three are blended. After the online part, the in-person skills session is about 60 minutes for AHA BLS and AHA Heartsaver, and about 120 minutes for Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED.

Is the online part included?

For the two AHA courses, no: the online part is sold separately by the American Heart Association. For the Red Cross course, yes: the online part is included with your booking.

How long is a CPR certification valid?

All three cards are valid for 2 years: the AHA BLS Provider card, the AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED card and the Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certificate.

When do I get my card?

The same day. Your eCard is issued the day you pass the skills session. AHA cards are issued by the AHA; Red Cross certificates are issued digitally by the Red Cross.

How do I get to 26 7th St by BART or Muni?

Take BART or Muni Metro (J, K, L, M, N or S) to Civic Center/UN Plaza and use the 7th and Market entrance. On the surface, the F streetcar, the 7 and the 9 stop at Market and 7th, the 14 stops at Mission and 7th, and the inbound 19 Polk runs up 7th Street.

What is the difference between BLS and CPR?

BLS (Basic Life Support) is the American Heart Association CPR course for healthcare providers: high-quality CPR for adults, children and infants, AED use, bag-mask breaths and team resuscitation. A layperson CPR course such as Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED is for people outside healthcare and adds first aid.

Do I need BLS or Heartsaver for nursing school?

Nursing and other clinical programs usually ask for BLS for healthcare providers, so take AHA BLS Provider. Check your program handbook for the exact course name before you book.

Which CPR course do teachers and child care providers need in California?

California teaching credentials require infant, child and adult CPR that meets AHA or Red Cross standards. Child care licensing asks for pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR, and since January 1, 2026 that training must also cover anaphylaxis and epinephrine auto-injectors. The Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course covers all three ages; confirm with your licensing office or credential program.

Can you train our team at our workplace?

Yes. We teach AHA BLS, AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED and Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED onsite at workplaces in San Francisco and the Bay Area. The group training page gives an instant per-student estimate.

How do I book?

Choose your course and press Book. The course booking page opens right here on the site, where you pick a date and pay. If it does not load, the link in the booking window opens it in a new tab.

Can I ask a question before booking?

Yes. Call or text (650) 456-2650, or email support@cprsanfranciscoca.com.

Sources for the facts on this page

  1. American Heart Association, BLS course options
  2. American Heart Association, HeartCode BLS
  3. American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS) training
  4. Dental Board of California, continuing education and BLS
  5. City College of San Francisco, EMT program
  6. Skyline College, Emergency Medical Technology
  7. American Heart Association, Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
  8. Cal/OSHA, Title 8 section 3400, medical services and first aid
  9. California Health and Safety Code 1596.866
  10. American Red Cross, Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED blended learning
  11. California EMS Authority, child care provider training
  12. California Assembly analysis of Education Code 44259 (CPR for teaching credentials)
  13. 900 Hyde St hospital, formerly Saint Francis Memorial (Wikipedia)
  14. Sutter Health, CPMC Van Ness Campus
  15. SF.gov, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center
  16. UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, Mission Bay, 1975 4th St
  17. Chinese Hospital, 845 Jackson St (GuideStar)
  18. UC Law San Francisco, 200 McAllister St (LSAC)
  19. Golden Gate University, 536 Mission St
  20. UCSF Mission Bay campus
  21. San Francisco City Hall (Wikipedia)
  22. Salesforce Tower, 415 Mission St (TechCrunch)
  23. Uber, San Francisco headquarters at 1725 3rd St
  24. BART, Civic Center/UN Plaza station
  25. BART, Civic Center/UN Plaza accessibility
  26. Civic Center/UN Plaza station, Muni Metro lines (Wikipedia)
  27. SFMTA, N Judah
  28. SFMTA, L Taraval
  29. SFMTA, T Third route
  30. SFMTA, F Market and Wharves
  31. SFMTA, 7 Haight/Noriega
  32. SFMTA, 9 San Bruno
  33. SFMTA, 14 Mission
  34. SFMTA, 19 Polk

Ready to get certified in San Francisco?

Pick a course, finish the online part and come to 26 7th St. Questions first? Call or text (650) 456-2650.

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