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BLS Certification for Berkeley
BLS certification for Berkeley: CPR San Francisco teaches the AHA BLS Provider skills session at 26 7th St in SoMa, reached from Berkeley by BART from Downtown Berkeley to Civic Center/UN Plaza. Finish HeartCode BLS online first (sold separately by the AHA), then plan on about 60 minutes in person. The card is valid for 2 years.
Getting here
From Berkeley to 26 7th St
From Berkeley, BART from Downtown Berkeley on Shattuck Avenue rides under the Bay to Civic Center/UN Plaza on the Richmond to Millbrae/SFO line. Alta Bates on Ashby Avenue and UC Berkeley are the city's big employers of people who need these cards.
- BART
From Downtown Berkeley (2160 Shattuck Ave), the Richmond to Millbrae/SFO (Red) line runs to Civic Center/UN Plaza. Check BART's trip planner for the time you travel.
- By car
Driving from Berkeley, take I-80 west over the Bay Bridge into SoMa.
- Classroom
- 26 7th St, San Francisco, CA 94103 (SoMa)
- Station
- Civic Center/UN Plaza, under Market St between 7th and 8th Streets
- Muni Metro
- Lines J, K, L, M, N, S at Civic Center
Near you
Hospitals and programs around Berkeley
Why people from Berkeley take BLS
Clinical staff at Alta Bates and pre-health students in Berkeley often need AHA BLS. BART from Downtown Berkeley runs to Civic Center, next to the classroom.
Schools and programs
- Berkeley City College2050 Center St
- UC Berkeleythe city's largest employer
Hospitals and medical centers
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Alta Bates Campus2450 Ashby Ave
Named as nearby places, not partners. Check the exact BLS course your employer or school asks for.
The course
AHA BLS Provider in brief
Book your skills session
Pick a date on the booking page. It opens right here on the site.
Do HeartCode BLS online
Buy HeartCode BLS from the American Heart Association, work through it at your own pace and save the certificate of completion.
Come to 26 7th St
Bring your completion certificate. The in-person session is about 60 minutes of hands-on practice and the skills test.
Get your AHA card
Pass the skills test and the AHA BLS Provider card is issued to you as an eCard. It is valid for 2 years.
FAQ
BLS for Berkeley: questions
Where is the nearest BLS class for Berkeley?
At 26 7th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, in SoMa. From Downtown Berkeley (2160 Shattuck Ave), the Richmond to Millbrae/SFO (Red) line runs to Civic Center/UN Plaza. Check BART's trip planner for the time you travel.
How long is the BLS skills session?
About 60 minutes of hands-on practice and testing, after you finish HeartCode BLS online. HeartCode BLS is sold separately by the American Heart Association.
Can I drive to the BLS class from Berkeley?
Driving from Berkeley, take I-80 west over the Bay Bridge into SoMa. Parking details are not posted yet, so transit is the simplest way in.
Which hospitals are near Berkeley?
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Alta Bates Campus (2450 Ashby Ave). They are named as nearby places only; check your employer's exact BLS requirement.
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