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Red Cross First Aid and CPR for Arcadia
Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED for Arcadia is taught at 40 N Altadena Dr in East Pasadena, reached by the A Line from Arcadia station west to Sierra Madre Villa or Allen, or I-210 west to the Allen Ave exit. 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 Pasadena. 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 40 N Altadena Dr 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 40 N Altadena Dr
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.
Arcadia
Children, schools and families in Arcadia
Arcadia Unified staff, coaches, tutors and families who look after children can take Red Cross adult and pediatric first aid and CPR, with the online part included.
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 Arcadia
- USC Arcadia Hospital300 W Huntington Dr, formerly Methodist Hospital of Southern California
Getting here
The trip from Arcadia
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.
- 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
Red Cross for Arcadia: questions
Where can I get Red Cross certification near Arcadia?
At CPR Pasadena, 40 N Altadena Dr in East Pasadena. From Arcadia station (73 E Santa Clara St), ride the A Line west to Sierra Madre Villa or Allen.
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 Arcadia?
Driving from Arcadia, take I-210 westbound, Exit 27B, Allen Ave (Exit 28 is an eastbound exit only). Parking details are not posted yet; send a text before class if you need them.
More for Arcadia
Other courses for Arcadia
Other areas
Red Cross for other areas
Sources for the facts on this page
- Arcadia station, Metro A Line (Wikipedia)
- LA Metro, bus and rail schedules (line list)
- USC Arcadia Hospital, formerly Methodist Hospital of Southern California (AHD)
- Arcadia Unified School District (Wikipedia)
- California Horse Racing Board, Santa Anita Park
- California EMS Authority, child care provider training
- California Health and Safety Code 1596.866