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First Aid, CPR and AED for Altadena
People from Altadena who need first aid, CPR and AED training take AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED at our East Pasadena classroom, 40 N Altadena Dr. The AHA online part comes first, then a 60 minute hands-on session, and the card is valid for 2 years. Most come by Pasadena Transit Route 31 down Altadena Dr, or Altadena Dr itself by car.
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Who in Altadena takes Heartsaver
Altadena businesses, churches, coaches and community groups that want people ready for an emergency can send them down Altadena Dr for Heartsaver: first aid, CPR and AED in one AHA card, with a 60 minute session after the online part.
Altadena sits right above Pasadena, and Altadena Dr runs from Altadena south to the classroom on N Altadena Dr. Pasadena Transit Route 31 follows Altadena Dr between Altadena and Sierra Madre Villa station, and Metro Lines 660 and 662 link Altadena with Pasadena.
Local employers and schools
- Pasadena City College EMT and nursing programs1570 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena
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 CPR and AED use, plus choking relief.
Format
The online part is the AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED online course, sold separately by the American Heart Association, not by CPR Pasadena. 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 East Pasadena from Altadena
- Pasadena Transit
Route 31 runs from Altadena along Altadena Dr to Sierra Madre Villa station, on the same street as the classroom.
- Metro bus
Metro Lines 660 and 662 run between Altadena and Pasadena. They returned to their pre-fire routes in the December 2025 service change.
- By car
Driving from Altadena, follow Altadena Dr south to the classroom at 40 N Altadena Dr; no freeway needed.
FAQ
First aid and CPR for Altadena: questions
Where can people from Altadena take a first aid and CPR class?
At CPR Pasadena, 40 N Altadena Dr in East Pasadena, which teaches AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED. Route 31 runs from Altadena along Altadena Dr to Sierra Madre Villa station, on the same street as the classroom.
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 Altadena?
Metro Lines 660 and 662 run between Altadena and Pasadena. They returned to their pre-fire routes in the December 2025 service change.
How long is the Heartsaver card valid?
The AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED card is valid for 2 years.
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