- Red Cross
- Upper Darby
Red Cross Certification for Upper Darby
Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED for Upper Darby is taught at 1819 John F Kennedy Blvd in Center City, reached by the L from 69th Street Transportation Center to 15th St. The online course is included, the in-person session is about 120 minutes, and the certificate is valid for 2 years.
The format
Online part included, 120 minutes in person
What to expect
The Red Cross online part is included with your booking at CPR Philadelphia. Complete it before your skills session date.
The Red Cross says the online part takes about 2.5 hours and must be finished before the skills session. The in-person session at 1819 John F Kennedy Blvd is about 120 minutes, because it covers adult, child and infant skills.
Book your skills session
Pick a date on the booking page. It opens right here on the site. The online course is included.
Do the Red Cross online part
Work through the online course at your own pace before your session date.
Come to 1819 John F Kennedy Blvd
The in-person session is about 120 minutes of hands-on adult, child and infant practice and the skills check.
Get your certificate
Pass the skills session and your Red Cross digital certificate is issued the same day, valid for 2 years.
Upper Darby
Children, schools and families in Upper Darby
Upper Darby child care staff, teachers and parents can take the Red Cross adult and pediatric course, with the online part included and the L into Center City for the 120 minute session.
Pennsylvania child care rules (55 Pa. Code 3270.31) ask staff for pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR within 90 days of hire. The class must include a hands-on session, use an OCDEL-approved curriculum and be taught by a PQAS-approved instructor. American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED is on the approved curriculum list. Before you count a class toward this rule, ask us and your director to confirm the instructor approval.
Medical centers near Upper Darby
- Mercy Fitzgerald HospitalDarby, PA
Getting here
The trip from Upper Darby
Upper Darby, in Delaware County, is where the L begins: 69th Street Transportation Center at 6901 Market St, also served by the M and D lines and many SEPTA buses. Delaware County Memorial Hospital closed its emergency room in November 2022, and Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby, about two miles away, was one of the hospitals named as taking in patients.
- SEPTA Metro L
Ride the L from 69th Street Transportation Center (6901 Market St) east to 15th St, then follow the concourse toward Suburban Station.
- SEPTA Metro M and D
The M (Norristown High Speed Line) and the D trolleys also end at 69th Street, so riders from those lines can change to the L there.
- 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
Red Cross for Upper Darby: questions
Where can I get Red Cross certification near Upper Darby?
At CPR Philadelphia, 1819 John F Kennedy Blvd in Center City. Ride the L from 69th Street Transportation Center (6901 Market St) east to 15th St, then follow the concourse toward Suburban Station.
How long is the Red Cross in-person session?
About 120 minutes, after the Red Cross online part, which is included with your booking.
Does the course cover infants and children?
Yes. Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED covers first aid, CPR and AED for adults, children and infants.
How do I drive there from Upper Darby?
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. 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. If you need more before class, Call or text (215) 770-8788.
More for Upper Darby
Other courses for Upper Darby
Other areas
Red Cross for other areas
Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid CPR AED in Philadelphia
Sources for the facts on this page
- 69th Street Transportation Center, 6901 Market St, Upper Darby (Wikipedia)
- The Philadelphia Inquirer, Delaware County Memorial Hospital ER closure
- 55 Pa. Code 3270.31, child care center staff health and safety training (Cornell LII)
- PA Keys, Pediatric First Aid and CPR for child care staff
- PA Keys, announcement C-25-02 (approved pediatric first aid and CPR curricula)