- Heartsaver
- Sunset District
First Aid CPR AED Certification for Sunset District
People from the Sunset 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 N Judah or L Taraval to Civic Center.
Sunset District
Who in the Sunset takes Heartsaver
Schools, fitness programs and small businesses in the Sunset that ask staff for first aid and CPR can use the N Judah or L Taraval to reach the session without a transfer.
From the Sunset two Muni Metro lines run to the classroom: the N Judah along Judah Street and the L Taraval along Taraval Street both stop at Civic Center, under Market at 7th and 8th. The 7 Haight/Noriega bus stops at Market and 7th.
Local employers and schools
- UCSFParnassus campus and medical center
- SF State School of Nursing1600 Holloway Ave
- UCSF School of NursingParnassus campus
- USF School of Nursing and Health Professions2130 Fulton 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 the Sunset
- Muni Metro
The N Judah runs along Judah St and into the Market Street subway to Civic Center.
- Muni Metro
The L Taraval runs along Taraval St to Civic Center. Trains returned in September 2024.
- Muni bus
The 7 Haight/Noriega runs from Noriega St to Market and 7th.
- By car
Driving from the Sunset, cross the city on Fell, Oak or Market Street toward Civic Center.
FAQ
First aid and CPR for Sunset District: questions
Where can people from the Sunset 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 N Judah runs along Judah St and into the Market Street subway to Civic Center.
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 the Sunset?
The L Taraval runs along Taraval St to Civic Center. Trains returned in September 2024.
How long is the Heartsaver card valid?
The AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED card is valid for 2 years.
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