- BLS
- Sunset District
BLS Certification for Sunset District
BLS certification for Sunset District: CPR San Francisco teaches the AHA BLS Provider skills session at 26 7th St in SoMa, reached from the Sunset by the N Judah or L Taraval to Civic Center. 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 the Sunset to 26 7th St
From the Sunset two Muni Metro lines run to the classroom: the N Judah along Judah Street and the L Taraval along Taraval Street both stop at Civic Center, under Market at 7th and 8th. The 7 Haight/Noriega bus stops at Market and 7th.
- Muni Metro
The N Judah runs along Judah St and into the Market Street subway to Civic Center.
- Muni Metro
The L Taraval runs along Taraval St to Civic Center. Trains returned in September 2024.
- Muni bus
The 7 Haight/Noriega runs from Noriega St to Market and 7th.
- By car
Driving from the Sunset, cross the city on Fell, Oak or Market Street toward Civic Center.
- 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 the Sunset
Why people from the Sunset take BLS
Nursing students at SF State, UCSF and USF, and staff at UCSF Parnassus, usually need BLS for healthcare providers before clinical rotations. The N Judah or L Taraval brings you to Civic Center for the 60 minute session.
Schools and programs
- SF State School of Nursing1600 Holloway Ave
- UCSF School of NursingParnassus campus
- USF School of Nursing and Health Professions2130 Fulton St
Hospitals and medical centers
- UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at ParnassusParnassus Ave
- Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center2425 Geary Blvd
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 Sunset District: questions
Where is the nearest BLS class for Sunset District?
At 26 7th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, in SoMa. The N Judah runs along Judah St and into the Market Street subway to Civic Center.
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 Sunset District?
Driving from the Sunset, cross the city on Fell, Oak or Market Street toward Civic Center. Parking details are not posted yet, so transit is the simplest way in.
Which hospitals are near Sunset District?
UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus (Parnassus Ave); Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center (2425 Geary Blvd). They are named as nearby places only; check your employer's exact BLS requirement.
More for Sunset District
Other courses for the Sunset
Other areas
BLS for other areas
Sources for the facts on this page
- SFMTA, N Judah
- SFMTA, L Taraval
- SFMTA, 7 Haight/Noriega
- UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus
- Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center, 2425 Geary Blvd (AMA FREIDA)
- SF State School of Nursing
- UCSF School of Nursing
- USF School of Nursing and Health Professions
- Dental Board of California, continuing education and BLS