- Heartsaver
- Manayunk and Roxborough
First Aid CPR AED for Manayunk and Roxborough
People from Manayunk 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 Manayunk/Norristown Regional Rail line to Suburban Station.
Manayunk and Roxborough
Who in Manayunk takes Heartsaver
Main Street shops, restaurants, gyms and rowing and running clubs in Manayunk can train first aid responders in Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED, then ride Regional Rail in for about an hour hands-on.
Manayunk and Roxborough sit on the hills above the Schuylkill in Northwest Philadelphia. Roxborough Memorial Hospital at 5800 Ridge Ave has served the area since 1890, and Jefferson's East Falls campus is at 4201 Henry Ave.
Local employers and schools
- Thomas Jefferson University, East Falls campus4201 Henry 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 Manayunk and Roxborough
- Regional Rail
Ride the Manayunk/Norristown Line from Ivy Ridge, Manayunk or Wissahickon to Suburban Station, which has a street stair at 18th St and JFK Blvd.
- By car
I-76 meets I-676 at a trumpet interchange; I-676 east leaves at 23rd St / Benjamin Franklin Parkway, an eastbound exit only.
- 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 Manayunk and Roxborough: questions
Where can people from Manayunk 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 Manayunk/Norristown Line from Ivy Ridge, Manayunk or Wissahickon to Suburban Station, which has a street stair at 18th St and JFK Blvd.
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 Manayunk?
I-76 meets I-676 at a trumpet interchange; I-676 east leaves at 23rd St / Benjamin Franklin Parkway, an eastbound exit only.
How long is the Heartsaver card valid?
The AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED card is valid for 2 years.
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