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BLS Certification for Glendale
BLS certification for Glendale: CPR Pasadena teaches the AHA BLS Provider skills session at 40 N Altadena Dr in East Pasadena, reached from Glendale by SR-134 east, which runs into I-210 east, to Exit 28. Finish HeartCode BLS online first (sold separately by the AHA), then plan on about 60 minutes in person. The card is valid for 2 years.
Getting here
From Glendale to 40 N Altadena Dr
From Glendale, SR-134 eastbound runs straight into I-210 eastbound in Pasadena, so drivers stay on the freeway to the Altadena Dr exit. Metro Line 180 runs along Colorado Blvd into Pasadena, and Line 501 runs on the 134.
- Freeway
Take SR-134 east; it continues as I-210 east through Pasadena to Exit 28, Altadena Dr / Sierra Madre Blvd.
- Metro bus
Metro Line 180 runs from Glendale along Colorado Blvd into Pasadena, and Line 501 runs between North Hollywood and Pasadena via the 134.
- By car
Driving from Glendale, take SR-134 east into I-210 east and exit at Altadena Dr / Sierra Madre Blvd.
- Classroom
- 40 N Altadena Dr, Suite 102-B, Pasadena, CA 91107 (East Pasadena)
- Freeway
- I-210 Exit 28 eastbound; Exit 27B Allen Ave westbound
- Metro A Line
- Allen and Sierra Madre Villa stations
Near you
Hospitals and programs around Glendale
Why people from Glendale take BLS
Glendale has three hospitals and Glendale Community College, whose paramedic program asks for a current AHA Healthcare Provider BLS card at entry. SR-134 into I-210 brings you to the 60 minute skills session.
Schools and programs
- Glendale Community College1500 N Verdugo Rd: nursing, EMT and paramedic programs
Hospitals and medical centers
- Adventist Health Glendale1509 Wilson Terrace
- Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital1420 S Central Ave
- USC Verdugo Hills Hospital1812 Verdugo Blvd
Named as nearby places, not partners. Check the exact BLS course your employer or school asks for.
The course
AHA BLS Provider in brief
Book your skills session
Pick a date on the booking page. It opens right here on the site.
Do HeartCode BLS online
Buy HeartCode BLS from the American Heart Association, work through it at your own pace and save the certificate of completion.
Come to 40 N Altadena Dr
Bring your completion certificate. The in-person session is about 60 minutes of hands-on practice and the skills test.
Get your AHA card
Pass the skills test and the AHA BLS Provider card is issued to you as an eCard. It is valid for 2 years.
FAQ
BLS for Glendale: questions
Where is the nearest BLS class for Glendale?
At 40 N Altadena Dr, Suite 102-B, Pasadena, CA 91107, in East Pasadena. Take SR-134 east; it continues as I-210 east through Pasadena to Exit 28, Altadena Dr / Sierra Madre Blvd.
How long is the BLS skills session?
About 60 minutes of hands-on practice and testing, after you finish HeartCode BLS online. HeartCode BLS is sold separately by the American Heart Association.
Can I drive to the BLS class from Glendale?
Driving from Glendale, take SR-134 east into I-210 east and exit at Altadena Dr / Sierra Madre Blvd. Parking details are not posted yet; send a text before class if you need them.
Which hospitals are near Glendale?
Adventist Health Glendale (1509 Wilson Terrace); Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital (1420 S Central Ave); USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (1812 Verdugo Blvd). They are named as nearby places only; check your employer's exact BLS requirement.
More for Glendale
Other courses for Glendale
Other areas
BLS for other areas
Sources for the facts on this page
- California State Route 134 (Wikipedia)
- LA Metro, bus and rail schedules (line list)
- HCAI, Adventist Health Glendale
- Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center
- USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, map and directions
- Glendale Community College, nursing
- Public Storage headquarters, 701 Western Ave, Glendale (Yahoo Finance)
- Dental Board of California, continuing education and BLS