- Heartsaver
- Koreatown
First Aid CPR AED for Koreatown
People from Koreatown 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 Koreatown, you can take the D Line from Wilshire/Western, Wilshire/Normandie or Wilshire/Vermont, no transfer.
Koreatown
Who in Koreatown takes Heartsaver
Restaurants, spas, gyms, hotels and the offices along Wilshire Blvd, airline sales offices among them, can send staff to Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED: the AHA online part, then about an hour hands-on, a straight D Line ride away.
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.
Local employers and schools
- Asiana Airlinessales office in Koreatown
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 Koreatown
- 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.
FAQ
First aid and CPR for Koreatown: questions
Where can people from Koreatown 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 Wilshire/Western, Wilshire/Normandie or Wilshire/Vermont, ride the D Line east 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.
Is there another way to get there from Koreatown?
Line 18 runs along 6th St and Rapid 720 along Wilshire Blvd, and both stop at 7th St/Metro Center.
How long is the Heartsaver card valid?
The AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED card is valid for 2 years.
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