- Heartsaver
- Upper Darby
First Aid CPR AED for Upper Darby
People from Upper Darby 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 L from 69th Street Transportation Center to 15th St.
Upper Darby
Who in Upper Darby takes Heartsaver
Shops around 69th Street, gyms, churches and community groups in Upper Darby can get first aid, CPR and AED in one AHA Heartsaver card. Delaware County Memorial closed its emergency room in 2022, one more reason to have trained people nearby.
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.
Hospitals near Upper Darby
- Mercy Fitzgerald HospitalDarby, PA
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 Upper Darby
- 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
First aid and CPR for Upper Darby: questions
Where can people from Upper Darby 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 L from 69th Street Transportation Center (6901 Market St) east to 15th St, then follow the concourse toward 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 Upper Darby?
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.
How long is the Heartsaver card valid?
The AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED card is valid for 2 years.
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