- Heartsaver
- Logan Square and Fairmount
First Aid CPR AED for Logan Square and Fairmount
People from Logan Square who need first aid, CPR and AED training take AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED at our Center City classroom, 1819 John F Kennedy Blvd. The AHA online part comes first, then a 60 minute hands-on session, and the card is valid for 2 years. Most come by on foot, or Regional Rail to Suburban Station.
Logan Square and Fairmount
Who in Logan Square takes Heartsaver
Museums, offices, restaurants and building staff around Logan Square and Fairmount can train first aid responders in Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED, with about an hour in person after the AHA online part.
Logan Square, Fairmount and Spring Garden sit just north of the classroom, along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The Community College of Philadelphia's main campus is at 1700 Spring Garden St, and its nursing program asks for healthcare provider CPR.
Local employers and schools
- Comcast Technology Center1800 Arch St
- Community College of Philadelphiamain campus, 1700 Spring Garden St; nursing asks for healthcare provider CPR
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.
- Opioid overdose and naloxone: recognizing an opioid-related emergency and giving naloxone while you wait for EMS, a module of the AHA course.
Format
The online part is the AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED online course, sold separately by the American Heart Association, not by CPR Philadelphia. 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 Center City from Logan Square and Fairmount
- Regional Rail
Suburban Station, the Regional Rail hub, has a street stair at 18th St and JFK Blvd, a short walk south of Logan Square.
- By car
I-676 eastbound runs under this part of the city; its 23rd St / Benjamin Franklin Parkway exit is eastbound only.
- By car
Driving in from the west or north on I-76, take I-676 east; the first exit, 23rd St / Benjamin Franklin Parkway, is an eastbound exit only. I-676 has no exit numbers. Check a live map for current ramps and the last few blocks to JFK Blvd.
FAQ
First aid and CPR for Logan Square and Fairmount: questions
Where can people from Logan Square take a first aid and CPR class?
At CPR Philadelphia, 1819 John F Kennedy Blvd in Center City, which teaches AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED. Suburban Station, the Regional Rail hub, has a street stair at 18th St and JFK Blvd, a short walk south of Logan Square.
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 Logan Square?
I-676 eastbound runs under this part of the city; its 23rd St / Benjamin Franklin Parkway exit is eastbound only.
How long is the Heartsaver card valid?
The AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED card is valid for 2 years.
More for Logan Square and Fairmount
Other courses for Logan Square
Other areas
Heartsaver for other areas
Sources for the facts on this page
- SubwayNut, Suburban Station entrances and concourse
- AARoads, I-676 east in Philadelphia (23rd St / Benjamin Franklin Pkwy exit)
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (Wikipedia)
- Pennsylvania Hospital, 800 Spruce St (Wikipedia)
- Community College of Philadelphia, Nursing program
- Community College of Philadelphia (Wikipedia)
- Comcast Technology Center, 1800 Arch St (Wikipedia)