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Red Cross Certification for Oakland
Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED for Oakland is taught at 26 7th St in SoMa, reached by BART from 12th St/Oakland City Center to Civic Center/UN Plaza. The online course is included, the in-person session is about 120 minutes, and the certificate is valid for 2 years.
The format
Online part included, 120 minutes in person
What to expect
The Red Cross online part is included with your booking at CPR San Francisco. Complete it before your skills session date.
The Red Cross says the online part takes about 2.5 hours and must be finished before the skills session. The in-person session at 26 7th St is about 120 minutes, because it covers adult, child and infant skills.
Book your skills session
Pick a date on the booking page. It opens right here on the site. The online course is included.
Do the Red Cross online part
Work through the online course at your own pace before your session date.
Come to 26 7th St
The in-person session is about 120 minutes of hands-on adult, child and infant practice and the skills check.
Get your certificate
Pass the skills session and your Red Cross digital certificate is issued, valid for 2 years.
Oakland
Children, schools and families in Oakland
Oakland child care providers and youth programs who want adult and pediatric skills in one certificate can take the Red Cross blended course. BART from 12th Street runs straight to Civic Center.
California child care licensing asks for pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR, and the state EMS Authority says that training may come from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association. Confirm with your licensing office that this course meets your requirement.
Medical centers near Oakland
- Highland Hospital1411 E 31st St
- Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center3600 Broadway
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Summit Campus350 Hawthorne Ave
Getting here
The trip from Oakland
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.
FAQ
Red Cross for Oakland: questions
Where can I get Red Cross certification near Oakland?
At CPR San Francisco, 26 7th St 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 Red Cross in-person session?
About 120 minutes, after the Red Cross online part, which is included with your booking.
Does the course cover infants and children?
Yes. Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED covers first aid, CPR and AED for adults, children and infants.
How do I drive there 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.
More for Oakland
Other courses for Oakland
Other areas
Red Cross for other areas
Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid CPR AED in San Francisco
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)
- California EMS Authority, child care provider training
- California Health and Safety Code 1596.866