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BLS Certification for Germantown and Chestnut Hill

BLS certification for Germantown and Chestnut Hill: CPR Philadelphia teaches the AHA BLS Provider skills session at 1819 John F Kennedy Blvd in Center City, reached from Germantown and Chestnut Hill by the Chestnut Hill East or Chestnut Hill West Regional Rail line to Suburban Station. Finish HeartCode BLS online first (sold separately by the AHA), then plan on about 60 minutes in person. The card is valid for 2 years.

Getting here

From Germantown and Chestnut Hill to 1819 John F Kennedy Blvd

Germantown Ave runs up through Germantown and Mount Airy to Chestnut Hill, where Temple Health Chestnut Hill Hospital is at 8835 Germantown Ave and Chestnut Hill College at 9601 Germantown Ave. Two Regional Rail lines, Chestnut Hill East and Chestnut Hill West, run to Center City.

  • Regional Rail

    Ride the Chestnut Hill West Line from Chestnut Hill West station (9 W Evergreen Ave) to Suburban Station.

  • Regional Rail

    The Chestnut Hill East Line also serves Suburban Station, with its street stair at 18th St and JFK Blvd.

  • 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.

Classroom
1819 John F Kennedy Blvd, Suite 307, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (Center City)
Regional Rail
Suburban Station, street stair at 18th St and JFK Blvd
SEPTA Metro
T trolleys at 19th St; L and B at 15th St and City Hall
By car
I-676: 23rd St exit eastbound, 22nd St off-ramp westbound
Full directions and map

Near you

Hospitals and programs around Chestnut Hill

Why people from Chestnut Hill take BLS

Nurses and clinical staff at Chestnut Hill Hospital, and Germantown residents who work in Center City hospitals, can take either Chestnut Hill rail line in for the 60 minute AHA BLS skills session.

Schools and programs

  • Chestnut Hill College9601 Germantown Ave

Hospitals and medical centers

  • Temple Health Chestnut Hill Hospital8835 Germantown Ave

Named as nearby places, not partners. Check the exact BLS course your employer or school asks for.

The course

AHA BLS Provider in brief

  1. Book your skills session

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

  2. Do HeartCode BLS online

    Buy HeartCode BLS from the American Heart Association, work through it at your own pace and save the certificate of completion.

  3. Come to 1819 John F Kennedy Blvd

    Bring your completion certificate. The in-person session is about 60 minutes of hands-on practice and the skills test.

  4. Get your AHA card

    Pass the skills test and the AHA BLS Provider card is issued to you as an eCard the same day. It is valid for 2 years.

Everything about BLS certification

FAQ

BLS for Germantown and Chestnut Hill: questions

Where is the nearest BLS class for Germantown and Chestnut Hill?

At 1819 John F Kennedy Blvd, Suite 307, Philadelphia, PA 19103, in Center City. Ride the Chestnut Hill West Line from Chestnut Hill West station (9 W Evergreen Ave) to Suburban Station.

How long is the BLS skills session?

About 60 minutes of hands-on practice and testing, after you finish HeartCode BLS online. HeartCode BLS is sold separately by the American Heart Association.

Can I drive to the BLS class from Germantown and Chestnut Hill?

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.

Which hospitals are near Germantown and Chestnut Hill?

Temple Health Chestnut Hill Hospital (8835 Germantown Ave). They are named as nearby places only; check your employer's exact BLS requirement.

Book BLS from Chestnut Hill

Classes are at 1819 John F Kennedy Blvd in Center City, about 60 min in person after the online part.

Call or text(215) 770-8788Book BLS