- Heartsaver
- Pico-Union
First Aid CPR AED for Pico-Union
People from Pico-Union 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 Pico-Union, you can take Metro Line 30 along Pico Blvd into downtown.
Pico-Union
Who in Pico-Union takes Heartsaver
Shops, restaurants, churches and community groups in Pico-Union that want people ready for an emergency can use Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED, with first aid, CPR and AED in one AHA card and about an hour in person downtown.
Pico-Union lies just west of the Harbor Freeway, which forms its east edge, between Westlake and downtown. Metro Line 30 runs along Pico Blvd into downtown on its way from Pico Rimpau Transit Center to Little Tokyo. The neighborhood has no rail stop of its own.
Local employers and schools
- Los Angeles Trade-Technical College (LATTC)400 W Washington Blvd, South Park
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 Pico-Union
- Metro bus
Metro Line 30 runs along Pico Blvd into downtown, between Pico Rimpau Transit Center and Little Tokyo.
- 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 Pico-Union, and plan on a paid garage or street meter.
FAQ
First aid and CPR for Pico-Union: questions
Where can people from Pico-Union 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. Metro Line 30 runs along Pico Blvd into downtown, between Pico Rimpau Transit Center and Little Tokyo.
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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