- BLS
- Mission District
BLS Certification for Mission District
BLS certification for Mission District: CPR San Francisco teaches the AHA BLS Provider skills session at 26 7th St in SoMa, reached from the Mission by the 14 Mission bus up Mission St to Mission and 7th, or BART from 16th St or 24th St Mission. Finish HeartCode BLS online first (sold separately by the AHA), then plan on about 60 minutes in person. The card is valid for 2 years.
Getting here
From the Mission to 26 7th St
The Mission sits just south of SoMa, and the 14 Mission bus runs up Mission Street to a stop at Mission and 7th, steps from the classroom. BART riders from 16th St Mission or 24th St Mission ride straight to Civic Center/UN Plaza.
- Muni bus
The 14 Mission runs along Mission St and stops at Mission and 7th, around the corner from 26 7th St. It runs 24 hours.
- BART
From 16th St Mission or 24th St Mission, ride any San Francisco bound train to Civic Center/UN Plaza and use the 7th and Market entrance.
- Muni bus
The 27 Bryant also links the Mission with 7th and Market, but it is on a temporary reroute, so check SFMTA before you rely on it.
- By car
Driving from the Mission is a short surface street trip north on South Van Ness or Mission; no freeway needed.
- Classroom
- 26 7th St, San Francisco, CA 94103 (SoMa)
- Station
- Civic Center/UN Plaza, under Market St between 7th and 8th Streets
- Muni Metro
- Lines J, K, L, M, N, S at Civic Center
Near you
Hospitals and programs around the Mission
Why people from the Mission take BLS
Staff and students at Zuckerberg San Francisco General and CPMC Mission Bernal keep BLS current on a two year cycle. The 14 Mission gets you from either end of the neighborhood to the skills session without a transfer.
Hospitals and medical centers
- Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center1001 Potrero Ave
- CPMC Mission Bernal Campus3555 Cesar Chavez St
Named as nearby places, not partners. Check the exact BLS course your employer or school asks for.
The course
AHA BLS Provider in brief
Book your skills session
Pick a date on the booking page. It opens right here on the site.
Do HeartCode BLS online
Buy HeartCode BLS from the American Heart Association, work through it at your own pace and save the certificate of completion.
Come to 26 7th St
Bring your completion certificate. The in-person session is about 60 minutes of hands-on practice and the skills test.
Get your AHA card
Pass the skills test and the AHA BLS Provider card is issued to you as an eCard. It is valid for 2 years.
FAQ
BLS for Mission District: questions
Where is the nearest BLS class for Mission District?
At 26 7th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, in SoMa. The 14 Mission runs along Mission St and stops at Mission and 7th, around the corner from 26 7th St. It runs 24 hours.
How long is the BLS skills session?
About 60 minutes of hands-on practice and testing, after you finish HeartCode BLS online. HeartCode BLS is sold separately by the American Heart Association.
Can I drive to the BLS class from Mission District?
Driving from the Mission is a short surface street trip north on South Van Ness or Mission; no freeway needed. Parking details are not posted yet, so transit is the simplest way in.
Which hospitals are near Mission District?
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (1001 Potrero Ave); CPMC Mission Bernal Campus (3555 Cesar Chavez St). They are named as nearby places only; check your employer's exact BLS requirement.
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