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BLS Certification for Arcadia
BLS certification for Arcadia: CPR Pasadena teaches the AHA BLS Provider skills session at 40 N Altadena Dr in East Pasadena, reached from Arcadia by the A Line from Arcadia station west to Sierra Madre Villa or Allen, or I-210 west to the Allen Ave exit. 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 Arcadia to 40 N Altadena Dr
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).
- 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 Arcadia
Why people from Arcadia take BLS
Nurses, techs and clinical staff at USC Arcadia Hospital on Huntington Dr keep AHA BLS current every two years. The A Line from Arcadia station, or I-210 west to Allen Ave, gets you to the 60 minute session.
Schools and programs
- Arcadia Unified School District150 S 3rd Ave
Hospitals and medical centers
- USC Arcadia Hospital300 W Huntington Dr, formerly Methodist Hospital of Southern California
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 Arcadia: questions
Where is the nearest BLS class for Arcadia?
At 40 N Altadena Dr, Suite 102-B, Pasadena, CA 91107, 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 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 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.
Which hospitals are near Arcadia?
USC Arcadia Hospital (300 W Huntington Dr, formerly Methodist Hospital of Southern California). They are named as nearby places only; check your employer's exact BLS requirement.
More for Arcadia
Other courses for Arcadia
Other areas
BLS 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
- Dental Board of California, continuing education and BLS