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First Aid CPR AED Certification in Philadelphia

First aid CPR AED certification in Philadelphia at CPR Philadelphia is the American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course, taught blended. You complete the online part first, sold separately by the AHA, then come to 1819 John F Kennedy Blvd in Center City for a 60 minute hands-on skills session. The card is valid for 2 years. The eCard is issued the same day you pass.

The course

What is AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED?

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED is the American Heart Association course for people who are not healthcare providers. It covers what to do in the first minutes of a medical emergency, an injury or a cardiac arrest until EMS arrives.

In the blended version you learn the first aid and CPR knowledge online, then practice and test the hands-on skills with an instructor. It is a good fit when an employer, school, gym or licensing rule asks for an AHA first aid and CPR card and you do not need healthcare-level BLS.

In class

What the Heartsaver class covers

The skills in the official American Heart Association course, practiced hands-on with an instructor.

  1. First aid basics

    Checking the scene, calling 911, gloves and protecting yourself, and finding the problem.

  2. Medical emergencies

    Breathing problems, allergic reactions and epinephrine pens, heart attack, stroke, low blood sugar and seizures.

  3. Injuries

    Stopping serious bleeding, wounds, burns, and suspected broken bones or spine injuries.

  4. Environmental emergencies

    Bites and stings, heat and cold emergencies, and poisoning.

  5. CPR and AED

    Hands-on CPR and AED use, plus choking relief.

  6. Opioid overdose and naloxone

    Recognizing an opioid-related emergency and giving naloxone while you wait for EMS, a module of the AHA course.

Who needs it

Who needs AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED?

Always check the exact course name your employer, school or licensing office asks for.

Workplace first aid responders

Offices, warehouses, construction and retail teams often name people to give first aid until help arrives. A Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED card is a common way to meet that.

Coaches, camps and youth programs

Coaches, after-school staff and camp counselors are often asked for first aid and CPR. If your program cares for infants and young children, check whether it needs a pediatric course instead.

Fitness and wellness

Personal trainers, yoga and group fitness instructors are usually asked by their certifying body or gym for a current CPR and AED card.

Security, hospitality and everyone else

Security officers, hotel and event staff, building managers and parents who want to be ready for an emergency.

Format

How the blended course works

  1. Book your skills session

    Pick a date on the booking page. It opens right here on the site.

  2. Do the AHA online part

    Buy the Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED online course from the American Heart Association and save the certificate of completion.

  3. Come to 1819 John F Kennedy Blvd

    The in-person session is about 60 minutes of hands-on first aid, CPR and AED practice and the skills test.

  4. Get your AHA card

    Pass the skills test and your Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED eCard is issued the same day. It is valid for 2 years.

Before class

Before your Heartsaver class: checklist

About 60 min in person, after the online part. The card is valid for 2 years.

  • Book your skills session date first
  • Buy the Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED online course from the American Heart Association and finish it before class
  • Save or print the online certificate of completion and bring it
  • Check that your employer, gym or program asks for an AHA first aid, CPR and AED card, not BLS or a pediatric course
  • Wear comfortable clothes you can kneel in for CPR practice
  • Bring glasses if you need them to read a screen

About the online part (sold separately by the AHA)

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.

You can work through it at your own pace. The in-person session at 1819 John F Kennedy Blvd is the hands-on practice and the skills test.

Local requirements

Why workplaces near the classroom train in first aid

The federal first aid rule for workplaces, and employers near our students whose teams fit this course.

Employers near our students

  • Comcast Center1701 JFK Blvd, Comcast headquarters
  • Comcast Technology Center1800 Arch St
  • JeffersonThomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, Center City
  • Penn and Penn MedicineUniversity City
  • Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaUniversity City
  • The Navy YardSouth Philadelphia, home to Urban Outfitters headquarters and Jefferson Health offices
  • Campbell'sheadquarters in Camden
  • Subaru of Americaheadquarters in Camden
  • American Waterheadquarters at 1 Water St, Camden

Named as nearby places, not partners. Your employer or program has the final word on which card you need.

Getting here

Getting to 1819 John F Kennedy Blvd

The classroom is on the 1800 block of John F Kennedy Blvd in Center City, one block west of Comcast Center. Suburban Station, the SEPTA Regional Rail hub, has a street stair at 18th St and JFK Blvd, and SEPTA Metro T trolleys stop underground at 19th St and Market St. The L and the B meet at 15th St and City Hall, linked to Suburban Station by the underground concourse.

Regional Rail

  • Suburban StationStreet stair at the southeast corner of 18th St and JFK Blvd, plus entrances at 16th and 17th Sts and at 16th St and JFK Blvd.
  • LinesTrenton, West Trenton, Chestnut Hill East and West, Paoli/Thorndale, Media/Wawa, Wilmington/Newark, Airport, Manayunk/Norristown, Fox Chase, Warminster and Lansdale/Doylestown.

SEPTA Metro

  • 19th Street (T1 to T5)Trolley station under Market St at 19th St. It is not accessible yet; the L does not stop there.
  • 15th St and City Hall (L and B)The L (Market-Frankford) and the B (Broad Street) meet here, joined to Suburban Station by the concourse.

PATCO from New Jersey

  • 15-16th and LocustThe nearest PATCO stop to the classroom, at the Philadelphia end of the line.

Buses

  • At 19th Street stationSEPTA City Bus 17, 38, 44 and 48, Suburban Bus 124 and 125, and NJ Transit 316, 414, 417 and 555 connect here.

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. Driving in from the east (I-95 Exit 22 or the Ben Franklin Bridge), take I-676 west; the 22nd St off-ramp is a westbound exit only. From I-95, Exit 22 is signed Central Philadelphia / I-676.

Parking

Public garages are listed on the blocks around the classroom, including the Penn Center House garage at 1900 JFK Blvd (valet, 7 ft 0 in height limit). Building parking and validation are not confirmed, and garage hours and rates are set by each operator.

Directions and map

FAQ

AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED: questions

Where can I take a first aid, CPR and AED class in Philadelphia?

CPR Philadelphia teaches the AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED skills session at 1819 John F Kennedy Blvd, Suite 307, Philadelphia, PA 19103, in Center City near Suburban Station. You complete the AHA online part first.

How long is the Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED class?

The in-person session is about 60 minutes. The knowledge part is done online beforehand, in the AHA online course.

Is the online part included?

No. The Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED online course is sold separately by the American Heart Association. You buy it from the AHA and bring the certificate of completion to your session.

How long is a Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED card valid?

The AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED card is valid for 2 years.

Do I need Heartsaver or BLS?

Heartsaver is for people outside healthcare. If you work or study in a clinical setting, or your employer asks for BLS for healthcare providers, take AHA BLS Provider instead.

Is this the right course for child care in Pennsylvania?

Usually not. Pennsylvania child care rules ask for pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR within 90 days of hire, from an OCDEL-approved curriculum taught by a PQAS-approved instructor. This Heartsaver course is the adult version. The Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course is on the approved list; ask us and your director to confirm the instructor approval before you count a class toward the rule.

When do I get my card?

The same day you pass. Your Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED eCard is issued the same day as your skills test, and it is valid for 2 years.

Areas we serve

Heartsaver for nearby neighborhoods and cities

Every class is held at 1819 John F Kennedy Blvd. Each page covers the trip from that area and the local hospitals, schools and employers.

Sources for the facts on this page

  1. American Heart Association, Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
  2. American Heart Association, Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course details
  3. American Heart Association ShopCPR, Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Online (course modules)
  4. OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.151, Medical services and first aid
  5. 55 Pa. Code 3270.31, child care center staff health and safety training (Cornell LII)
  6. Comcast Center, 1701 JFK Blvd (Wikipedia)
  7. Comcast Technology Center, 1800 Arch St (Wikipedia)
  8. Jefferson, We Are Jefferson 2024 (PDF)
  9. The Daily Pennsylvanian, Penn Medicine on the Forbes best large employers list
  10. PhillyVoice, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia on the Forbes best large employers list
  11. The Navy Yard, about
  12. Campbell Soup Company, Camden headquarters
  13. FOX 29, Subaru of America opens its corporate complex in Camden
  14. NJBIZ, American Water opens its Camden headquarters
  15. SubwayNut, Suburban Station entrances and concourse
  16. 19th Street station, SEPTA Metro T (Wikipedia)
  17. SEPTA Metro line letters (Wikipedia)
  18. PATCO Speedline (Wikipedia)
  19. Interstate Guide, I-676 in Philadelphia (no exit numbers)
  20. AARoads, I-676 east in Philadelphia (23rd St / Benjamin Franklin Pkwy exit)
  21. AARoads, I-676 west in Philadelphia (Ben Franklin Bridge, Broad St ramp, I-76 interchange)
  22. City of Philadelphia, road closures notice listing the 22nd St (westbound) and 23rd St (eastbound) I-676 off-ramps
  23. Pennsylvania Convention Center, directions (I-95 Exit 22 to I-676)
  24. Parkopedia, Penn Center House garage, 1900 JFK Blvd

Ready to book AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED?

Finish the online part, then come to 1819 John F Kennedy Blvd in Center City for about 60 min in person.

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