- Heartsaver
- Potrero Hill
First Aid CPR AED Certification for Potrero Hill
People from Potrero Hill 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 the 19 Polk, a one-seat ride up 7th St.
Potrero Hill
Who in Potrero Hill takes Heartsaver
Offices and small businesses on Potrero Hill that want a few staff trained in first aid and CPR can use the 19 Polk to reach the Heartsaver skills session, which takes about an hour.
Potrero Hill has a one-seat ride to the classroom: the 19 Polk winds through the hill on Rhode Island, De Haro, 16th and 26th Streets, then runs up 7th Street to Market. Zuckerberg San Francisco General is at the foot of the hill on Potrero Avenue.
Hospitals near Potrero Hill
- Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center1001 Potrero Ave
- UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay1975 4th St
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 Potrero Hill
- Muni bus
The 19 Polk serves Rhode Island, De Haro, 16th and 26th Streets, then runs inbound on 7th St with a stop at 7th and Mission.
- Muni bus
From Potrero Avenue and SF General, the 9 San Bruno and 9R stop at Market and 7th.
- By car
Driving from Potrero Hill, take 7th or 8th Street north, or I-80 to the SoMa ramps.
FAQ
First aid and CPR for Potrero Hill: questions
Where can people from Potrero Hill take a first aid and CPR class?
At CPR San Francisco, 26 7th St in SoMa, which teaches AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED. The 19 Polk serves Rhode Island, De Haro, 16th and 26th Streets, then runs inbound on 7th St with a stop at 7th and Mission.
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 Potrero Hill?
From Potrero Avenue and SF General, the 9 San Bruno and 9R stop at Market and 7th.
How long is the Heartsaver card valid?
The AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED card is valid for 2 years.
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