- Heartsaver
- East Hollywood
First Aid CPR AED for East Hollywood
People from East Hollywood 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 East Hollywood, you can take the B Line from Vermont/Sunset, Vermont/Santa Monica or Vermont/Beverly, no transfer.
East Hollywood
Who in East Hollywood takes Heartsaver
Clinics, pharmacies, studios and shops along Vermont Ave and Sunset Blvd that want staff ready for an emergency can take Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED, the AHA course for people outside healthcare, with about an hour hands-on.
East Hollywood's Sunset Blvd is lined with hospitals near Vermont/Sunset station: Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center and, on N Vermont Ave, Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center. Los Angeles City College is on N Vermont Ave too. The B Line runs from Vermont/Sunset, Vermont/Santa Monica and Vermont/Beverly straight to 7th St/Metro Center.
Local employers and schools
- Los Angeles City College855 N Vermont Ave: Board of Registered Nursing approved RN program
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 East Hollywood
- Metro B Line
From Vermont/Sunset, Vermont/Santa Monica or Vermont/Beverly 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 East Hollywood, and plan on a paid garage or street meter.
FAQ
First aid and CPR for East Hollywood: questions
Where can people from East Hollywood 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 Vermont/Sunset, Vermont/Santa Monica or Vermont/Beverly station, ride the B Line 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.
More for East Hollywood
Other courses for East Hollywood
Other areas
Heartsaver for other areas
Sources for the facts on this page
- East Hollywood, Los Angeles (Wikipedia)
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles, 4650 Sunset Blvd
- LA County EMS, trauma center list (Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center)
- Medicare List, Los Angeles hospitals (Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center)
- Los Angeles City College, nursing program
- Harbor Freeway (I-110 / SR-110) exit list (Wikipedia)
- Interstate 10 in California, exit list (Wikipedia)