- Heartsaver
- Arcadia
First Aid, CPR and AED for Arcadia
People from Arcadia 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 the A Line from Arcadia station west to Sierra Madre Villa or Allen, or I-210 west to the Allen Ave exit.
Arcadia
Who in Arcadia takes Heartsaver
Large venues like Santa Anita Park, plus Arcadia retail, restaurants and offices, often want employees trained in first aid, CPR and AED. Heartsaver is the AHA course for workplace responders.
Arcadia is east of the classroom on I-210, with USC Arcadia Hospital and Santa Anita Park on Huntington Dr. Drivers heading west on I-210 cannot use the Altadena Dr exit, which is eastbound only, so they exit at Allen Ave. The A Line runs from Arcadia station west into Pasadena.
Local employers and schools
- Santa Anita Park285 W Huntington Dr
- Arcadia Unified School District150 S 3rd Ave
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.
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Getting to East Pasadena from Arcadia
- Metro A Line
From Arcadia station (73 E Santa Clara St), ride the A Line west to Sierra Madre Villa or Allen.
- Metro bus
Metro Line 268 runs via Baldwin Ave and Sierra Madre Blvd to Sierra Madre Villa station.
- By car
Driving from Arcadia, take I-210 westbound, Exit 27B, Allen Ave (Exit 28 is an eastbound exit only).
FAQ
First aid and CPR for Arcadia: questions
Where can people from Arcadia 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. From Arcadia station (73 E Santa Clara St), ride the A Line west to Sierra Madre Villa or Allen.
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 Arcadia?
Metro Line 268 runs via Baldwin Ave and Sierra Madre Blvd to Sierra Madre Villa station.
How long is the Heartsaver card valid?
The AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED card is valid for 2 years.
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