- Heartsaver
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First Aid CPR AED for Chinatown
People from Chinatown who need first aid, CPR and AED training take AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED at our Downtown LA classroom, 811 W 7th St. The AHA online part comes first, then a 60 minute hands-on session, and the card is valid for 2 years. From Chinatown, you can take the A Line from Chinatown station, no transfer.
Chinatown
Who in Chinatown takes Heartsaver
Restaurants, shops, churches and family associations in Chinatown that want someone ready for an emergency can send staff and volunteers to Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED: the AHA online part first, then about an hour hands-on, one train ride from Chinatown station.
Chinatown sits on the north edge of downtown, and the A Line runs from Chinatown station through the Regional Connector straight to 7th St/Metro Center. Cathedral High School and Evans Community Adult School are in the neighborhood.
Local employers and schools
- Cathedral High SchoolChinatown
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 CPR and AED use, plus choking relief.
- Opioid overdose and naloxone: recognizing an opioid-related emergency and giving naloxone while you wait for EMS, a module of the AHA course.
Format
The online part is the AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED online course, sold separately by the American Heart Association, not by CPR Downtown LA. 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 Downtown LA from Chinatown
- Metro A Line
From Chinatown station, ride the A Line south 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 Chinatown, and plan on a paid garage or street meter.
FAQ
First aid and CPR for Chinatown: questions
Where can people from Chinatown take a first aid and CPR class?
At CPR Downtown LA, 811 W 7th St in Downtown LA, which teaches AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED. From Chinatown station, ride the A Line south to 7th St/Metro Center, with no transfer.
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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