- Heartsaver
- Germantown and Chestnut Hill
First Aid CPR AED for Germantown and Chestnut Hill
People from Chestnut Hill 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 Chestnut Hill East or Chestnut Hill West Regional Rail line to Suburban Station.
Germantown and Chestnut Hill
Who in Chestnut Hill takes Heartsaver
Germantown Ave shops and restaurants, Chestnut Hill College departments, coaches and community groups can get first aid, CPR and AED in one AHA Heartsaver card, with about an hour in person.
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.
Local employers and schools
- Chestnut Hill College9601 Germantown Ave
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 to Center City from Germantown and Chestnut Hill
- 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.
FAQ
First aid and CPR for Germantown and Chestnut Hill: questions
Where can people from Chestnut Hill 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 Chestnut Hill West Line from Chestnut Hill West station (9 W Evergreen Ave) 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 Chestnut Hill?
The Chestnut Hill East Line also serves Suburban Station, with its 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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