- Heartsaver
- Oakland
First Aid CPR AED Certification for Oakland
People from Oakland 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 12th St/Oakland City Center to Civic Center/UN Plaza.
Oakland
Who in Oakland takes Heartsaver
Oakland offices, schools and nonprofits that need first aid and CPR responders can send staff across on BART. The Heartsaver session is about an hour, after the AHA online part.
Oakland is one BART ride from the classroom. Trains from 12th St/Oakland City Center on Broadway cross under the Bay to Civic Center/UN Plaza on the Yellow and Red lines. Drivers cross the Bay Bridge into SoMa.
Local employers and schools
- Kaiser Permanentenational headquarters at One Kaiser Plaza
- Samuel Merritt Universityhealth sciences university in Oakland
- Laney College900 Fallon St
- Merritt Collegenursing and EMT programs
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 Oakland
- BART
From 12th St/Oakland City Center (1245 Broadway), the Antioch to SFO/Millbrae (Yellow) and Richmond to Millbrae/SFO (Red) lines run to Civic Center/UN Plaza.
- By car
Driving from Oakland, take I-80 west over the Bay Bridge. The westbound exit at 8th Street (signed 9th St) lands you in SoMa, south of the classroom.
FAQ
First aid and CPR for Oakland: questions
Where can people from Oakland 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 12th St/Oakland City Center (1245 Broadway), the Antioch to SFO/Millbrae (Yellow) and Richmond to Millbrae/SFO (Red) lines run to Civic Center/UN Plaza.
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.
More for Oakland
Other courses for Oakland
Other areas
Heartsaver for other areas
Sources for the facts on this page
- BART, 12th St/Oakland City Center station
- Highland Hospital, Oakland (Wikipedia)
- Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
- Sutter Health, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Summit Campus
- Samuel Merritt University downtown Oakland campus (KTVU)
- Laney College campus map, 900 Fallon St
- Merritt College, EMT program
- Ordway Building, Kaiser Permanente headquarters (Wikipedia)