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BLS Certification for Civic Center and Tenderloin
BLS certification for Civic Center and Tenderloin: CPR San Francisco teaches the AHA BLS Provider skills session at 26 7th St in SoMa, reached from Civic Center and the Tenderloin by a short walk to 7th and Market, or the 19 Polk. 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 Civic Center and the Tenderloin to 26 7th St
The classroom is on the edge of Civic Center, so most students from the Tenderloin and Civic Center simply walk. Civic Center/UN Plaza BART is under Market between 7th and 8th, and the 19 Polk stops at Market and Hyde and at 7th and Market.
- On foot
26 7th St is just south of Market at 7th, next to the Civic Center/UN Plaza station entrances at 7th and Market.
- Muni bus
The 19 Polk stops at Market and Hyde and at 7th and Market.
- BART or Muni Metro
Civic Center/UN Plaza serves four BART lines and the J, K, L, M, N and S Muni Metro lines.
- By car
By car, I-80 and US-101 connect to the 7th and 8th Street ramps in 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 Civic Center and the Tenderloin
Why people from Civic Center and the Tenderloin take BLS
Staff at CPMC Van Ness and at 900 Hyde St, plus EMT applicants to City College of San Francisco (which accepts only an AHA BLS card from Summer 2026 admission), can walk to the skills session.
Schools and programs
- UC Law San Francisco200 McAllister St
- City College of San Francisco EMT programaccepts only a current AHA BLS card from Summer 2026 admission
Hospitals and medical centers
- Hospital at 900 Hyde St, formerly Saint Francis Memorial900 Hyde St
- CPMC Van Ness Campus1101 Van Ness 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 Civic Center and Tenderloin: questions
Where is the nearest BLS class for Civic Center and Tenderloin?
At 26 7th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, in SoMa. 26 7th St is just south of Market at 7th, next to the Civic Center/UN Plaza station entrances at 7th and Market.
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 Civic Center and Tenderloin?
By car, I-80 and US-101 connect to the 7th and 8th Street ramps in SoMa. Parking details are not posted yet, so transit is the simplest way in.
Which hospitals are near Civic Center and Tenderloin?
Hospital at 900 Hyde St, formerly Saint Francis Memorial (900 Hyde St); CPMC Van Ness Campus (1101 Van Ness Ave). They are named as nearby places only; check your employer's exact BLS requirement.
More for Civic Center and Tenderloin
Other courses for Civic Center and the Tenderloin
Other areas
BLS for other areas
Sources for the facts on this page
- BART, Civic Center/UN Plaza accessibility
- SFMTA, 19 Polk
- Civic Center/UN Plaza station, Muni Metro lines (Wikipedia)
- 900 Hyde St hospital, formerly Saint Francis Memorial (Wikipedia)
- Sutter Health, CPMC Van Ness Campus
- UC Law San Francisco, 200 McAllister St (LSAC)
- City College of San Francisco, EMT program
- San Francisco City Hall (Wikipedia)
- Dental Board of California, continuing education and BLS