- Heartsaver
- Civic Center and Tenderloin
First Aid CPR AED Certification for Civic Center and Tenderloin
People from Civic Center and the Tenderloin who need first aid, CPR and AED training take AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED at our SoMa classroom, 26 7th St. The AHA online part comes first, then a 60 minute hands-on session, and the card is valid for 2 years. Most come by a short walk to 7th and Market, or the 19 Polk.
Civic Center and Tenderloin
Who in Civic Center and the Tenderloin takes Heartsaver
City departments around City Hall, building managers, security teams and service providers in the Tenderloin often need staff with first aid, CPR and AED training. The classroom is a short walk from Civic Center.
The classroom is on the edge of Civic Center, so most students from the Tenderloin and Civic Center simply walk. Civic Center/UN Plaza BART is under Market between 7th and 8th, and the 19 Polk stops at Market and Hyde and at 7th and Market.
Local employers and schools
- San Francisco City Hall and city departmentsin the Civic Center
- UC Law San Francisco200 McAllister St
- City College of San Francisco EMT programaccepts only a current AHA BLS card from Summer 2026 admission
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 adult CPR and AED use, practiced on manikins and AED trainers.
- Choking relief: what to do when an adult is choking, whether they can still cough or not.
Format
The online part is the AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED online course, sold separately by the American Heart Association, not by CPR San Francisco. 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 SoMa from Civic Center and the Tenderloin
- On foot
26 7th St is just south of Market at 7th, next to the Civic Center/UN Plaza station entrances at 7th and Market.
- Muni bus
The 19 Polk stops at Market and Hyde and at 7th and Market.
- BART or Muni Metro
Civic Center/UN Plaza serves four BART lines and the J, K, L, M, N and S Muni Metro lines.
- By car
By car, I-80 and US-101 connect to the 7th and 8th Street ramps in SoMa.
FAQ
First aid and CPR for Civic Center and Tenderloin: questions
Where can people from Civic Center and the Tenderloin take a first aid and CPR class?
At CPR San Francisco, 26 7th St in SoMa, which teaches AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED. 26 7th St is just south of Market at 7th, next to the Civic Center/UN Plaza station entrances at 7th and Market.
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 Civic Center and the Tenderloin?
The 19 Polk stops at Market and Hyde and at 7th and Market.
How long is the Heartsaver card valid?
The AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED card is valid for 2 years.
More for Civic Center and Tenderloin
Other courses for Civic Center and the Tenderloin
Other areas
Heartsaver for other areas
Sources for the facts on this page
- BART, Civic Center/UN Plaza accessibility
- SFMTA, 19 Polk
- Civic Center/UN Plaza station, Muni Metro lines (Wikipedia)
- 900 Hyde St hospital, formerly Saint Francis Memorial (Wikipedia)
- Sutter Health, CPMC Van Ness Campus
- UC Law San Francisco, 200 McAllister St (LSAC)
- City College of San Francisco, EMT program
- San Francisco City Hall (Wikipedia)