- Heartsaver
- Mission District
First Aid CPR AED Certification for Mission District
People from the Mission 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 the 14 Mission bus up Mission St to Mission and 7th, or BART from 16th St or 24th St Mission.
Mission District
Who in the Mission takes Heartsaver
For Mission restaurants, shops, gyms and community programs that name a first aid responder, Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED covers bleeding, burns, allergic reactions and CPR in one card, with a 60 minute session after the online part.
The Mission sits just south of SoMa, and the 14 Mission bus runs up Mission Street to a stop at Mission and 7th, steps from the classroom. BART riders from 16th St Mission or 24th St Mission ride straight to Civic Center/UN Plaza.
Local employers and schools
- Zuckerberg San Francisco General and the SF Department of Public Healththe city's public hospital and trauma center, on the Mission's east edge
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 Mission
- Muni bus
The 14 Mission runs along Mission St and stops at Mission and 7th, around the corner from 26 7th St. It runs 24 hours.
- BART
From 16th St Mission or 24th St Mission, ride any San Francisco bound train to Civic Center/UN Plaza and use the 7th and Market entrance.
- Muni bus
The 27 Bryant also links the Mission with 7th and Market, but it is on a temporary reroute, so check SFMTA before you rely on it.
- By car
Driving from the Mission is a short surface street trip north on South Van Ness or Mission; no freeway needed.
FAQ
First aid and CPR for Mission District: questions
Where can people from the Mission take a first aid and CPR class?
At CPR San Francisco, 26 7th St in SoMa, which teaches AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED. The 14 Mission runs along Mission St and stops at Mission and 7th, around the corner from 26 7th St. It runs 24 hours.
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 Mission?
From 16th St Mission or 24th St Mission, ride any San Francisco bound train to Civic Center/UN Plaza and use the 7th and Market entrance.
How long is the Heartsaver card valid?
The AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED card is valid for 2 years.
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