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Red Cross Certification for San Mateo
Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED for San Mateo is taught at 26 7th St in SoMa, reached by Caltrain to 4th and King, then the N Judah to Civic Center. 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.
San Mateo
Children, schools and families in San Mateo
Peninsula child care providers, schools and families can take the Red Cross adult and pediatric course with the online part included, then the 120 minute skills session in SoMa.
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 San Mateo
- San Mateo Medical Center222 W 39th Ave
- Mills-Peninsula Medical Center1501 Trousdale Dr, Burlingame
Getting here
The trip from San Mateo
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.
FAQ
Red Cross for San Mateo: questions
Where can I get Red Cross certification near San Mateo?
At CPR San Francisco, 26 7th St 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 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 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.
More for San Mateo
Other courses for San Mateo
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
- Caltrain, San Francisco station (4th and King)
- BART, Millbrae station
- San Mateo County Health, San Mateo Medical Center
- Mills-Peninsula Medical Center (Wikipedia)
- College of San Mateo, Nursing
- Franklin Templeton, One Franklin Parkway
- California EMS Authority, child care provider training
- California Health and Safety Code 1596.866