- BLS
- South Park
BLS Certification for South Park
BLS certification for South Park: CPR Downtown LA teaches the AHA BLS Provider skills session at 811 W 7th St in Downtown LA, reached from South Park by the E Line or the J Line along Flower and Figueroa. 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 South Park to 811 W 7th St
South Park is the downtown district just south of the Financial District, home to Crypto.com Arena, the AEG and LA28 headquarters and California Hospital Medical Center on S Grand Ave. The E Line runs north from LATTC/Ortho Institute station to 7th St/Metro Center, and the J Line busway runs along Flower and Figueroa.
- Metro E Line
From LATTC/Ortho Institute station (2460 S Flower St), ride the E Line north to 7th St/Metro Center.
- Metro J Line
The J Line busway runs along Flower and Figueroa and stops 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 South Park, 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 South Park
Why people from South Park take BLS
California Hospital Medical Center on S Grand Ave is a Level II trauma center, and LATTC on Washington Blvd trains nursing students. Clinical staff and students from South Park can ride the E Line or the J Line a few stops north for the 60 minute BLS skills session. Check your unit or program packet for the exact card it names.
Schools and programs
- Los Angeles Trade-Technical College (LATTC)400 W Washington Blvd: nursing, accredited by the National League for Nursing
- FIDM800 S Hope St
Hospitals and medical centers
- Dignity Health California Hospital Medical Center1401 S Grand Ave, a Level II trauma center
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 South Park: questions
Where is the nearest BLS class for South Park?
At 811 W 7th St, Suite 1119, Los Angeles, CA 90017, in the Financial District of Downtown LA. From LATTC/Ortho Institute station (2460 S Flower St), ride the E Line north to 7th St/Metro Center.
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 South Park?
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 South Park, 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 South Park?
Dignity Health California Hospital Medical Center (1401 S Grand Ave, a Level II trauma center). They are named as nearby places only; check your employer's exact BLS requirement.
More for South Park
Other courses for South Park
Other areas
BLS for other areas
Sources for the facts on this page
- LATTC/Ortho Institute station (Wikipedia)
- 7th Street/Metro Center station (Wikipedia)
- CommonSpirit, California Hospital Medical Center
- LATTC, nursing pathway
- Downtown Los Angeles (Wikipedia)
- LATTC Child Development Center
- Dignity Health California Hospital Medical Center, who we are
- 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