- Heartsaver
- Camden, NJ
First Aid CPR AED for Camden, NJ
People from Camden 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 PATCO from City Hall or Broadway to 15-16th and Locust.
Camden, NJ
Who in Camden takes Heartsaver
Corporate teams in Camden that name workplace first aid responders can send staff over the river for Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED, with about an hour in person.
Camden sits across the Delaware River, one PATCO ride from Center City. Cooper University Hospital, a Level I trauma center, is at One Cooper Plaza across from PATCO's Broadway station, and Campbell's, Subaru of America and American Water have their headquarters in the city.
Local employers and schools
- Campbell'sheadquarters in Camden
- Subaru of Americaheadquarters in Camden
- American Waterheadquarters at 1 Water St, Camden
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 Camden
- PATCO
Ride PATCO from City Hall or Broadway (Walter Rand) to 15-16th and Locust, the nearest PATCO stop to the classroom.
- By car
The Ben Franklin Bridge feeds I-676 west; the 22nd St off-ramp is a westbound exit only.
- By car
Driving from Camden, cross the Ben Franklin Bridge and take I-676 west; the 22nd St off-ramp is a westbound 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 Camden, NJ: questions
Where can people from Camden 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 PATCO from City Hall or Broadway (Walter Rand) to 15-16th and Locust, the nearest PATCO stop to the classroom.
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 Camden?
The Ben Franklin Bridge feeds I-676 west; the 22nd St off-ramp is a westbound exit only.
How long is the Heartsaver card valid?
The AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED card is valid for 2 years.
More for Camden, NJ
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Sources for the facts on this page
- PATCO Speedline (Wikipedia)
- AARoads, I-676 west in Philadelphia (Ben Franklin Bridge, Broad St ramp, I-76 interchange)
- Cooper University Health Care, Cooper University Hospital, One Cooper Plaza
- Campbell Soup Company, Camden headquarters
- FOX 29, Subaru of America opens its corporate complex in Camden
- NJBIZ, American Water opens its Camden headquarters