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BLS Certification for San Mateo
BLS certification for San Mateo: CPR San Francisco teaches the AHA BLS Provider skills session at 26 7th St in SoMa, reached from San Mateo by Caltrain to 4th and King, then the N Judah to Civic Center. 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 San Mateo to 26 7th St
From San Mateo, Caltrain is the usual way up: ride from San Mateo, Hayward Park or Hillsdale to 4th and King, then the N Judah to Civic Center. Or change to BART at Millbrae. Drivers take US-101 north.
- Caltrain and Muni
Ride Caltrain from San Mateo, Hayward Park or Hillsdale to San Francisco (4th and King), then the N Judah to Civic Center.
- Caltrain and BART
Or ride Caltrain to Millbrae, change to BART on the Red or Yellow line, and ride to Civic Center/UN Plaza.
- By car
Driving from San Mateo, take US-101 north to I-80 and the SoMa ramps.
- 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 San Mateo
Why people from San Mateo take BLS
College of San Mateo nursing students and staff at San Mateo Medical Center and Mills-Peninsula need BLS for healthcare providers. Caltrain plus the N Judah, or Caltrain plus BART at Millbrae, brings you to Civic Center.
Schools and programs
- College of San Mateo nursing program1700 W Hillsdale Blvd
Hospitals and medical centers
- San Mateo Medical Center222 W 39th Ave
- Mills-Peninsula Medical Center1501 Trousdale Dr, Burlingame
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 San Mateo: questions
Where is the nearest BLS class for San Mateo?
At 26 7th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, in SoMa. Ride Caltrain from San Mateo, Hayward Park or Hillsdale to San Francisco (4th and King), then the N Judah to Civic Center.
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 San Mateo?
Driving from San Mateo, take US-101 north to I-80 and the SoMa ramps. Parking details are not posted yet, so transit is the simplest way in.
Which hospitals are near San Mateo?
San Mateo Medical Center (222 W 39th Ave); Mills-Peninsula Medical Center (1501 Trousdale Dr, Burlingame). They are named as nearby places only; check your employer's exact BLS requirement.
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