- BLS
- Koreatown
BLS Certification for Koreatown
BLS certification for Koreatown: CPR Downtown LA teaches the AHA BLS Provider skills session at 811 W 7th St in Downtown LA, reached from Koreatown by the D Line from Wilshire/Western, Wilshire/Normandie or Wilshire/Vermont, 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 Koreatown to 811 W 7th St
Koreatown runs along Wilshire Blvd west of Westlake. The D Line stops at Wilshire/Western, Wilshire/Normandie and Wilshire/Vermont and runs straight to 7th St/Metro Center, and Metro Line 18 on 6th St and Rapid 720 on Wilshire both stop at the station. Southwestern Law School is in the Bullock's Wilshire building.
- Metro D Line
From Wilshire/Western, Wilshire/Normandie or Wilshire/Vermont, ride the D Line east to 7th St/Metro Center, with no transfer.
- Metro bus
Line 18 runs along 6th St and Rapid 720 along Wilshire Blvd, and both stop at 7th St/Metro Center.
- 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 Koreatown, 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
Near you
Hospitals and programs around Koreatown
Why people from Koreatown take BLS
Koreatown has no hospital inside its own borders, but it sits between Good Samaritan to the east and the Sunset Blvd hospitals to the north, with clinics, dental offices and pharmacies throughout. BLS cards are valid for 2 years. The D Line from Wilshire/Western runs straight to 7th St/Metro Center for the 60 minute session. The Dental Board of California requires BLS, with an in-person skills test, to renew a dental license.
Schools and programs
- Southwestern Law SchoolBullock's Wilshire building
Hospitals and medical centers
- PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital1225 Wilshire Blvd, Westlake
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles4650 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
Book your skills session
Pick a date on the booking page. It opens right here on the site.
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.
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.
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.
FAQ
BLS for Koreatown: questions
Where is the nearest BLS class for Koreatown?
At 811 W 7th St, Suite 1119, Los Angeles, CA 90017, in the Financial District of Downtown LA. From Wilshire/Western, Wilshire/Normandie or Wilshire/Vermont, ride the D Line east 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 Koreatown?
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 Koreatown, 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 Koreatown?
PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital (1225 Wilshire Blvd, Westlake); Children's Hospital Los Angeles (4650 Sunset Blvd, East Hollywood). They are named as nearby places only; check your employer's exact BLS requirement.
More for Koreatown
Other courses for Koreatown
Other areas
BLS for other areas
Sources for the facts on this page
- Koreatown, Los Angeles (Wikipedia)
- Metro Bus Line 18 (Transit Wiki)
- PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, location profile
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles, 4650 Sunset Blvd
- Harbor Freeway (I-110 / SR-110) exit list (Wikipedia)
- Interstate 10 in California, exit list (Wikipedia)
- Cityfeet, 811 W 7th St listing (nearby parking)
- FIGat7th, parking and getting here
- ABM Parking, FIGat7th garage
- Parkopedia, street meters on W 7th St, 90017
- Dental Board of California, continuing education and BLS