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BLS Certification for Oakland
BLS certification for Oakland: CPR San Francisco teaches the AHA BLS Provider skills session at 26 7th St in SoMa, reached from Oakland by BART from 12th St/Oakland City Center to Civic Center/UN Plaza. 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 Oakland to 26 7th St
Oakland is one BART ride from the classroom. Trains from 12th St/Oakland City Center on Broadway cross under the Bay to Civic Center/UN Plaza on the Yellow and Red lines. Drivers cross the Bay Bridge into SoMa.
- BART
From 12th St/Oakland City Center (1245 Broadway), the Antioch to SFO/Millbrae (Yellow) and Richmond to Millbrae/SFO (Red) lines run to Civic Center/UN Plaza.
- By car
Driving from Oakland, take I-80 west over the Bay Bridge. The westbound exit at 8th Street (signed 9th St) lands you in SoMa, south of the classroom.
- 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 Oakland
Why people from Oakland take BLS
Oakland trains a lot of healthcare workers: Samuel Merritt University, Merritt College nursing and EMT, and the staff of Highland, Kaiser Oakland and Alta Bates Summit. A single BART ride from 12th Street gets you to the 60 minute BLS session.
Schools and programs
- Samuel Merritt Universityhealth sciences university in Oakland
- Laney College900 Fallon St
- Merritt Collegenursing and EMT programs
Hospitals and medical centers
- Highland Hospital1411 E 31st St
- Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center3600 Broadway
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Summit Campus350 Hawthorne Ave
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 Oakland: questions
Where is the nearest BLS class for Oakland?
At 26 7th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, in SoMa. From 12th St/Oakland City Center (1245 Broadway), the Antioch to SFO/Millbrae (Yellow) and Richmond to Millbrae/SFO (Red) lines run to Civic Center/UN Plaza.
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 Oakland?
Driving from Oakland, take I-80 west over the Bay Bridge. The westbound exit at 8th Street (signed 9th St) lands you in SoMa, south of the classroom. Parking details are not posted yet, so transit is the simplest way in.
Which hospitals are near Oakland?
Highland Hospital (1411 E 31st St); Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center (3600 Broadway); Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Summit Campus (350 Hawthorne Ave). They are named as nearby places only; check your employer's exact BLS requirement.
More for Oakland
Other courses for Oakland
Other areas
BLS for other areas
Sources for the facts on this page
- BART, 12th St/Oakland City Center station
- Highland Hospital, Oakland (Wikipedia)
- Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
- Sutter Health, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Summit Campus
- Samuel Merritt University downtown Oakland campus (KTVU)
- Laney College campus map, 900 Fallon St
- Merritt College, EMT program
- Ordway Building, Kaiser Permanente headquarters (Wikipedia)
- Dental Board of California, continuing education and BLS