- Heartsaver
- Financial District
First Aid CPR AED Certification for Financial District
People from the Financial District 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 or Muni Metro from Montgomery or Embarcadero to Civic Center, or the F streetcar down Market.
Financial District
Who in the Financial District takes Heartsaver
Downtown employers, from the towers on Mission St to smaller offices, often name workplace first aid responders. Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED is the AHA course built for that role, and the in-person part is about an hour.
From the Financial District the classroom is a straight run down Market Street. Montgomery and Embarcadero stations put you on BART or Muni Metro to Civic Center, and the F streetcar and the 7 stop at Market and 7th.
Local employers and schools
- Salesforce Tower415 Mission St, one of the district's largest office towers
- Golden Gate University536 Mission 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 the Financial District
- BART or Muni Metro
From Montgomery or Embarcadero, ride BART or any Muni Metro line (J, K, L, M, N) west to Civic Center. BART riders can use the 7th and Market entrance.
- Streetcar
The F Market and Wharves streetcar stops at Market and 7th, in both directions.
- Muni bus
The 7 Haight/Noriega also stops at Market and 7th.
- By car
Driving is a surface street trip along Mission or Howard Street into SoMa.
FAQ
First aid and CPR for Financial District: questions
Where can people from the Financial District 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 Montgomery or Embarcadero, ride BART or any Muni Metro line (J, K, L, M, N) west to Civic Center. BART riders can use the 7th and Market entrance.
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.
Is there another way to get there from the Financial District?
The F Market and Wharves streetcar stops at Market and 7th, in both directions.
How long is the Heartsaver card valid?
The AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED card is valid for 2 years.
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