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BLS Certification for Hollywood

BLS certification for Hollywood: CPR Downtown LA teaches the AHA BLS Provider skills session at 811 W 7th St in Downtown LA, reached from Hollywood by the B Line from Hollywood/Highland, Hollywood/Vine or Hollywood/Western, no transfer. Finish HeartCode BLS online first (sold separately by the AHA), then plan on about 60 minutes in person. The card is valid for 2 years.

Getting here

From Hollywood to 811 W 7th St

Hollywood is home to the AFI Conservatory and the Los Angeles Film School, the Paramount Skydance headquarters, and MTV, Comedy Central and BET at Columbia Square. The B Line runs from Hollywood/Highland, Hollywood/Vine and Hollywood/Western straight to 7th St/Metro Center.

  • Metro B Line

    From Hollywood/Highland, Hollywood/Vine or Hollywood/Western station, ride the B Line to 7th St/Metro Center, with no transfer.

  • By car

    By car, the classroom is near the Harbor Freeway (I-110): Exit 23A, 6th St / Wilshire Blvd, or Exit 22B, 9th St / 8th St. Use a map app for the route from Hollywood, and plan on a paid garage or street meter.

Classroom
811 W 7th St, Suite 1119, Los Angeles, CA 90017 (Downtown LA)
Metro Rail
7th St/Metro Center (A, B, D and E Lines, plus the J Line)
Freeway
Harbor Freeway (I-110), Exit 23A or 22B
Full directions and map

Near you

Hospitals and programs around Hollywood

Why people from Hollywood take BLS

Hollywood residents who work at the East Hollywood hospitals on Sunset Blvd and Vermont Ave, or in clinics and dental offices around Hollywood, can renew here: AHA BLS cards are valid for 2 years. The B Line from Hollywood/Vine runs straight to 7th St/Metro Center for the 60 minute session.

Schools and programs

  • AFI ConservatoryHollywood
  • Los Angeles Film SchoolHollywood

Hospitals and medical centers

  • Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center1300 N Vermont Ave, East Hollywood
  • Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center4867 Sunset Blvd, East Hollywood

Named as nearby places, not partners. Check the exact BLS course your employer or school asks for.

The course

AHA BLS Provider in brief

  1. Book your skills session

    Pick a date on the booking page. It opens right here on the site.

  2. Do HeartCode BLS online

    Buy HeartCode BLS from the American Heart Association, work through it at your own pace and save the certificate of completion.

  3. Come to 811 W 7th St

    Bring your completion certificate. The in-person session is about 60 minutes of hands-on practice and the skills test.

  4. Get your AHA card

    Pass the skills test and the AHA BLS Provider card is issued to you as an eCard the same day. It is valid for 2 years.

Everything about BLS certification

FAQ

BLS for Hollywood: questions

Where is the nearest BLS class for Hollywood?

At 811 W 7th St, Suite 1119, Los Angeles, CA 90017, in the Financial District of Downtown LA. From Hollywood/Highland, Hollywood/Vine or Hollywood/Western station, ride the B Line to 7th St/Metro Center, with no transfer.

How long is the BLS skills session?

About 60 minutes of hands-on practice and testing, after you finish HeartCode BLS online. HeartCode BLS is sold separately by the American Heart Association.

Can I drive to the BLS class from Hollywood?

By car, the classroom is near the Harbor Freeway (I-110): Exit 23A, 6th St / Wilshire Blvd, or Exit 22B, 9th St / 8th St. Use a map app for the route from Hollywood, and plan on a paid garage or street meter. Paid garages and street meters are nearby, including the FIGat7th garage at 945 W 8th St (main entrance on 8th St). Parking inside 811 W 7th St is not confirmed, so plan on a nearby garage or take Metro.

Which hospitals are near Hollywood?

Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center (1300 N Vermont Ave, East Hollywood); Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center (4867 Sunset Blvd, East Hollywood). They are named as nearby places only; check your employer's exact BLS requirement.

More for Hollywood

Other courses for Hollywood

Other areas

BLS for other areas

AHA BLS Provider in Downtown LA

Sources for the facts on this page

  1. Hollywood, Los Angeles (Wikipedia)
  2. Medicare List, Los Angeles hospitals (Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center)
  3. LA County EMS, trauma center list (Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center)
  4. Harbor Freeway (I-110 / SR-110) exit list (Wikipedia)
  5. Interstate 10 in California, exit list (Wikipedia)
  6. Cityfeet, 811 W 7th St listing (nearby parking)
  7. FIGat7th, parking and getting here
  8. ABM Parking, FIGat7th garage
  9. Parkopedia, street meters on W 7th St, 90017
  10. Dental Board of California, continuing education and BLS

Book BLS from Hollywood

Classes are at 811 W 7th St in Downtown LA, about 60 min in person in person after the online part.

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