- Heartsaver
- Berkeley
First Aid CPR AED Certification for Berkeley
People from Berkeley who need first aid, CPR and AED training take AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED at our SoMa classroom, 26 7th St. The AHA online part comes first, then a 60 minute hands-on session, and the card is valid for 2 years. Most come by BART from Downtown Berkeley to Civic Center/UN Plaza.
Berkeley
Who in Berkeley takes Heartsaver
University departments, labs, residence staff and Berkeley employers that need workplace first aid and CPR can use the Heartsaver blended course, with about an hour in person.
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.
Local employers and schools
- UC Berkeleythe city's largest employer
- Berkeley City College2050 Center St
What it covers
First aid, CPR and AED in one AHA card
- First aid basics: checking the scene, calling 911, gloves and protecting yourself, and finding the problem.
- Medical emergencies: breathing problems, allergic reactions and epinephrine pens, heart attack, stroke, low blood sugar and seizures.
- Injuries: stopping serious bleeding, wounds, burns, and suspected broken bones or spine injuries.
- Environmental emergencies: bites and stings, heat and cold emergencies, and poisoning.
- CPR and AED: hands-on adult CPR and AED use, practiced on manikins and AED trainers.
- Choking relief: what to do when an adult is choking, whether they can still cough or not.
Format
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.
The in-person session is about 60 minutes, and the card is valid for 2 years.
More about Heartsaver First Aid CPR AEDGetting here
Getting to SoMa from Berkeley
- 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.
FAQ
First aid and CPR for Berkeley: questions
Where can people from Berkeley take a first aid and CPR class?
At CPR San Francisco, 26 7th St in SoMa, which teaches AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED. 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.
Is the Heartsaver online part included?
No. The Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED online course is sold separately by the American Heart Association. Bring the certificate of completion to the 60 minute skills session.
How long is the Heartsaver card valid?
The AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED card is valid for 2 years.
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