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First Aid CPR AED for South Park
People from South Park 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 South Park, you can take the E Line or the J Line along Flower and Figueroa.
South Park
Who in South Park takes Heartsaver
South Park runs on big events: Crypto.com Arena, the AEG headquarters and the LA28 offices in the USC Tower all employ event, venue and office staff. Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED is the AHA course for the people a workplace names as first aid and CPR responders, with about an hour in person in the Financial District.
South Park is the downtown district just south of the Financial District, home to Crypto.com Arena, the AEG and LA28 headquarters and California Hospital Medical Center on S Grand Ave. The E Line runs north from LATTC/Ortho Institute station to 7th St/Metro Center, and the J Line busway runs along Flower and Figueroa.
Local employers and schools
- AEGheadquarters in South Park
- Los Angeles Trade-Technical College (LATTC)400 W Washington Blvd: nursing, accredited by the National League for Nursing
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 South Park
- Metro E Line
From LATTC/Ortho Institute station (2460 S Flower St), ride the E Line north to 7th St/Metro Center.
- Metro J Line
The J Line busway runs along Flower and Figueroa and stops 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 South Park, and plan on a paid garage or street meter.
FAQ
First aid and CPR for South Park: questions
Where can people from South Park 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 LATTC/Ortho Institute station (2460 S Flower St), ride the E Line north to 7th St/Metro Center.
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 South Park?
The J Line busway runs along Flower and Figueroa and stops 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.
More for South Park
Other courses for South Park
Other areas
Heartsaver for other areas
Sources for the facts on this page
- LATTC/Ortho Institute station (Wikipedia)
- 7th Street/Metro Center station (Wikipedia)
- CommonSpirit, California Hospital Medical Center
- LATTC, nursing pathway
- Downtown Los Angeles (Wikipedia)
- LATTC Child Development Center
- Dignity Health California Hospital Medical Center, who we are
- Harbor Freeway (I-110 / SR-110) exit list (Wikipedia)
- Interstate 10 in California, exit list (Wikipedia)