Heartsaver
Rittenhouse and Center City West

First Aid CPR AED for Rittenhouse and Center City West

People from Rittenhouse 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 the T trolleys to 19th Street station, or on foot.

Updated October 2026

Rittenhouse and Center City West

Who in Rittenhouse takes Heartsaver

Center City West office towers, starting with Comcast Center a block from the classroom, are full of teams that name workplace first aid responders. Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED covers first aid, CPR and AED in one AHA card, with about an hour in person.

Rittenhouse and the rest of Center City West surround the classroom. Comcast Center at 1701 JFK Blvd is one block east, the Comcast Technology Center rises at 1800 Arch St, and the T trolleys stop under Market St at 19th St.

Local employers and schools

Comcast Center1701 JFK Blvd, Comcast headquarters
Comcast Technology Center1800 Arch St
JeffersonThomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, Center City

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.

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Getting here

Getting to Center City from Rittenhouse

SEPTA Metro T
The T1 to T5 trolleys stop at 19th Street station, under Market St at 19th St, close to the 1800 block of JFK Blvd.
Regional Rail
Suburban Station has a street stair at the southeast corner of 18th St and JFK Blvd, plus entrances at 16th and 17th Sts.
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 Rittenhouse and Center City West: questions

Where can people from Rittenhouse 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. The T1 to T5 trolleys stop at 19th Street station, under Market St at 19th St, close to the 1800 block of JFK Blvd.

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 Rittenhouse?

Suburban Station has a street stair at the southeast corner of 18th St and JFK Blvd, plus entrances at 16th and 17th Sts.

How long is the Heartsaver card valid?

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

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