- Heartsaver
- South San Francisco
First Aid CPR AED Certification for South San Francisco
People from South San Francisco 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 South San Francisco station to Civic Center/UN Plaza.
South San Francisco
Who in South San Francisco takes Heartsaver
South San Francisco has Genentech and more than 200 other biotech companies. Lab, facilities and office staff named as workplace first aid responders can take Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED, the AHA course for that role.
South San Francisco is the Bay Area's biotech hub, with Genentech's headquarters on DNA Way. BART from South San Francisco station on Mission Road runs to Civic Center/UN Plaza on the Yellow and Red lines.
Local employers and schools
- Genentechheadquarters at 1 DNA Way, the largest of more than 200 biotech firms in the city
- Skyline College EMT courseSan Bruno, requires an AHA BLS Healthcare Provider card
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 South San Francisco
- BART
From South San Francisco station (1333 Mission Rd), the Yellow and Red lines run to Civic Center/UN Plaza.
- By car
Driving from South San Francisco, take US-101 north to I-80 and the SoMa ramps.
FAQ
First aid and CPR for South San Francisco: questions
Where can people from South San Francisco 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 South San Francisco station (1333 Mission Rd), the Yellow and 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.
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