- Heartsaver
- Little Tokyo and the Arts District
First Aid CPR AED for Little Tokyo and the Arts District
People from Little Tokyo and the Arts District 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 Little Tokyo and the Arts District, you can take the A or E Line from Little Tokyo/Arts District station, no transfer.
Little Tokyo and the Arts District
Who in Little Tokyo and the Arts District takes Heartsaver
Museums, cultural centers, studios and offices that host the public, from the Japanese American National Museum and the JACCC to the music and design offices of the Arts District, often name first aid and CPR responders. Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED covers both in one AHA card, about an hour in person.
Since the Regional Connector opened on June 16, 2023, A and E Line trains run from Little Tokyo/Arts District station through Historic Broadway and Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill straight to 7th St/Metro Center. Little Tokyo is home to the Japanese American National Museum and the JACCC; the Arts District holds SCI-Arc and Warner Music Group in the former Ford plant.
Local employers and schools
- Warner Music Groupin the former Ford plant, Arts District
- Japanese American National MuseumLittle Tokyo
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.
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Getting to Downtown LA from Little Tokyo and the Arts District
- Metro A and E Lines
From Little Tokyo/Arts District station, ride the A or E Line west through the Regional Connector to 7th St/Metro Center, with no transfer.
- Metro bus
Metro Line 30 also serves Little Tokyo, at the east end of its route along Pico Blvd.
- 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 Little Tokyo and the Arts District, and plan on a paid garage or street meter.
FAQ
First aid and CPR for Little Tokyo and the Arts District: questions
Where can people from Little Tokyo and the Arts District 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 Little Tokyo/Arts District station, ride the A or E Line west through the Regional Connector 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 Little Tokyo and the Arts District?
Metro Line 30 also serves Little Tokyo, at the east end of its route along Pico Blvd.
How long is the Heartsaver card valid?
The AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED card is valid for 2 years.
More for Little Tokyo and the Arts District
Other courses for Little Tokyo and the Arts District
Other areas
Heartsaver for other areas
Sources for the facts on this page
- Regional Connector, A and E Lines through downtown since June 16, 2023 (Wikipedia)
- Metro Bus Line 30 (Transit Wiki)
- Los Angeles General Medical Center (Wikipedia)
- Adventist Health White Memorial, communities we serve
- Arts District, Los Angeles (Wikipedia)
- Little Tokyo, Los Angeles (Wikipedia)
- Harbor Freeway (I-110 / SR-110) exit list (Wikipedia)
- Interstate 10 in California, exit list (Wikipedia)