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First Aid CPR AED for South Philadelphia
People from South Philly 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 B north to City Hall, then the concourse to Suburban Station.
South Philadelphia
Who in South Philly takes Heartsaver
Teams at the Navy Yard, from retail headquarters to engineering offices, and South Philly shops, gyms and restaurants can get first aid, CPR and AED in one AHA Heartsaver card.
South Philadelphia runs down Broad St from Center City to the Navy Yard, where companies like Urban Outfitters and Jefferson Health have offices alongside Navy engineering centers. Jefferson Methodist Hospital is at 2301 S Broad St.
Local employers and schools
- The Navy YardSouth Philadelphia, home to Urban Outfitters headquarters and Jefferson Health offices
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 South Philadelphia
- SEPTA Metro B
Ride the B (Broad Street) north to City Hall, then follow the underground concourse to Suburban Station.
- Concourse
The concourse links City Hall and 15th St with Suburban Station, which has a street stair at 18th St and JFK Blvd.
- By car
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. 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 South Philadelphia: questions
Where can people from South Philly 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. Ride the B (Broad Street) north to City Hall, then follow the underground concourse to Suburban Station.
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 South Philly?
The concourse links City Hall and 15th St with Suburban Station, which has a street stair at 18th St and JFK Blvd.
How long is the Heartsaver card valid?
The AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED card is valid for 2 years.
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