Course descriptions
Lifeguard Training
In this course you will learn the duties and responsibilities of a professional lifeguard. As a lifeguard your goal is to prevent emergencies and keep your patrons safe. If an emergency does occur, this course will teach you how to stay calm and respond appropriately. Course content and activities include decision making skills, interacting with the public, recognizing and responding to all types of emergencies, equipment based rescue skills, spinal injury management, responding to First Aid and cardiac emergencies, CPR, how to use an AED and more. This course reflects the latest ECC science and findings from the 2017 United States Lifeguard Standards Coalition Report. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification that is valid for 2 years.
A loan textbook and pocket mask will be given at first class meeting. If you would like to read the text prior to the first day of class, click here to view the Lifeguarding participant manual online.
Prerequisites:
- Minimum age of 15 years (proof of age should be brought to first class meeting)
- Swim 300 yards continuously: using these strokes front crawl using rhythmic breathing and stabilizing, propellant kick and breaststroke using a pull, breathe, kick glide sequence.
- Swim and brick carry: swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive to 7-13 feet, retrieve a 10 pound diving brick, return to the surface and swim back to the starting point, keeping the face above water and holding the brick with both hands back to the starting point, set the brick on the deck. and exit the water in under 1 min 40 sec. Please note that the pool depth may be up to 13 feet and participants must retrieve the 10 pound brick from this depth.
- Tread water for 2 minutes: using only the legs.
Certification Requirements
To successfully complete this course, you must:
- Attend and participate in all class sessions.
- Demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities.
- Demonstrate competency in all required final rescue skill scenarios.
- Pass both the Sections—CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer / First Aid and —Lifeguarding Skills final written exams with minimum grades of 80 percent.
- If certification requirements are not met no refunds will be given
Click here to see course schedule and to register.
Lifeguard Review
This course is designed for students who hold a current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding. Proof of certification needs to be brought to the first class meeting. This review is a shortened version of the full length class. It is very important that you are comfortable with your rescue and CPR skills to be successful in this course. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification that is valid for 2 years.
Prerequisites
In addition to the prerequisites listed above:
Certification Requirements
To successfully complete this course, you must:
This course is designed for students who hold a current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding. Proof of certification needs to be brought to the first class meeting. This review is a shortened version of the full length class. It is very important that you are comfortable with your rescue and CPR skills to be successful in this course. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification that is valid for 2 years.
Prerequisites
In addition to the prerequisites listed above:
- Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification
Certification Requirements
To successfully complete this course, you must:
- Attend and participate in all class sessions.
- Demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities.
- Demonstrate competency in all required final rescue skill scenarios.
- Pass both the Sections—CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer / First Aid and —Lifeguarding Skills final written exams with minimum grades of 80 percent.
- If certification requirements are not met no refunds will be given
Lifeguard Instructor
The purpose of the instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach the Red Cross Lifeguarding, Shallow Water Lifeguarding, Waterfront Skills(basic level required), Waterpark Skills, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers, Administering Emergency Oxygen(basic level required) and Bloodbourne Pathogens Training: Preventing Disease Transmission courses and/or modules. The American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED instructor is valid for 2 years.
Prerequisites
You will be required to complete the pre-course prerequisite session focusing on CPR and water rescue scenarios.
Certification Requirements
To become certified as a Lifeguarding instructor, instructor candidates must:
Click here for course schedule and to register.
The purpose of the instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach the Red Cross Lifeguarding, Shallow Water Lifeguarding, Waterfront Skills(basic level required), Waterpark Skills, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers, Administering Emergency Oxygen(basic level required) and Bloodbourne Pathogens Training: Preventing Disease Transmission courses and/or modules. The American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED instructor is valid for 2 years.
Prerequisites
- Be at least 17 years old on or before the last day of the instructor course.
- Possess a current American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED.
- Completing an online component prior to the first day of class. You will receive the necessary information after registration.
You will be required to complete the pre-course prerequisite session focusing on CPR and water rescue scenarios.
Certification Requirements
To become certified as a Lifeguarding instructor, instructor candidates must:
- Successfully complete all Online and Precourse Sessions.
- Attend and actively participate in all course sessions.
- Demonstrate proficiency in all required skills.
- Successfully complete class activities, including the four practice-teaching assignments.
- Score a minimum of 80 percent on the final written exam.
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Lifeguard Instructor/Instructor Trainer Review
The Lifeguard Instructor/Instructor Trainer Review course is an abbreviated recertification course for currently certified instructors and instructor trainers. The purpose of the course is to allow participants to review the course content ans practice skills in a formal class setting and complete the final written exam. This course is required to maintain your instructor/instructor trainer certification.
There will be a opportunity for participants to get their basic level lifeguarding certification. This requires you to complete the lifeguarding prerequisites in addition to the other skills. This requires additional payment for the certification fee.
Certification Requirements
To successfully complete the Lifeguard Instructor/Instructor Trainer Review Course, participants must:
Click here for course schedule and to register.
The Lifeguard Instructor/Instructor Trainer Review course is an abbreviated recertification course for currently certified instructors and instructor trainers. The purpose of the course is to allow participants to review the course content ans practice skills in a formal class setting and complete the final written exam. This course is required to maintain your instructor/instructor trainer certification.
There will be a opportunity for participants to get their basic level lifeguarding certification. This requires you to complete the lifeguarding prerequisites in addition to the other skills. This requires additional payment for the certification fee.
Certification Requirements
To successfully complete the Lifeguard Instructor/Instructor Trainer Review Course, participants must:
- Demonstrate and be evaluated for proficiency in all skills and scenarios throughout the course.
- Participate in all course activities.
- Successfully complete the instructor course written exam with a score of at least 80 percent.
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Lifeguard Instructor Crossover/Re-Entry
The purpose of this course is to recognize the previous training of American Red Cross Instructors and to allow these individuals to participate in an abbreviated re-entry course to become American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructors. This course is for former Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructors whose certifications expired no more than 2 years before the beginning of this re-entry course. Please contact the Training Support Center at 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767). Upon completion, each candidate will receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED instructor that is valid for 2 years.
Prerequisites
You will be required to complete the pre-course prerequisite session focusing on CPR and water rescue scenarios.
Certification Requirements
Instructor candidates must successfully:
Click here for course schedule and to register.
The purpose of this course is to recognize the previous training of American Red Cross Instructors and to allow these individuals to participate in an abbreviated re-entry course to become American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructors. This course is for former Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructors whose certifications expired no more than 2 years before the beginning of this re-entry course. Please contact the Training Support Center at 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767). Upon completion, each candidate will receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED instructor that is valid for 2 years.
Prerequisites
- Possess current American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
- Not be expired more than 2 years with your LGI certification. Participants must verify their qualifying status by contacting the Training Support Center (TSC) at 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767).
- Instructor Trainers do not have access to a participant's instructor status. If you participate in the course and are successful BUT aren't qualified, YOU WILL NOT BE CERTIFIED. This is why it is imperative that you contact the TSC and verify your status with the Red Cross. Hint: request and record the case number the TSC creates regarding your call so that you have it for future reference.
- Successfully complete the Lifeguard blended learning online content and LGI prerequisite online course. Certification of completion must be sent to the Instructor Trainers prior to the class start date.
- Purchase or download (and print) the American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Manual and participant text.
- A flash drive with the Lifeguard Course presentation and other supporting material will be given at the class meeting.
You will be required to complete the pre-course prerequisite session focusing on CPR and water rescue scenarios.
Certification Requirements
Instructor candidates must successfully:
- Be qualified for the LGI Re-Entry course.
- Demonstrate proficiency in all required skills.
- Attend and actively participate in all course sessions, including one practice teaching assignment.
- Complete the instructor course exam with a score of at least 80 percent.
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Water Safety Instructor
The purpose of the Water Safety Instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach Parent and Child Aquatics, Preschool Aquatics, Learn-to-Swim, Adult Swim and water safety courses and presentations. Water Safety instructor candidates must be 16 years old on or before the last scheduled day of the Water Safety Instructor course. Course length is approximately 30 hours. The American Red Cross certificate for Water Safety Instructor is valid for 2 years.
PLEASE NOTE: To keep your certification, you must teach at an American Red Cross Learn to Swim facility.
Prerequisites
Certification Requirements
To become certified as a Water Safety Instructor, instructor candidates must:
Click here for the course schedule and to register.
The purpose of the Water Safety Instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach Parent and Child Aquatics, Preschool Aquatics, Learn-to-Swim, Adult Swim and water safety courses and presentations. Water Safety instructor candidates must be 16 years old on or before the last scheduled day of the Water Safety Instructor course. Course length is approximately 30 hours. The American Red Cross certificate for Water Safety Instructor is valid for 2 years.
PLEASE NOTE: To keep your certification, you must teach at an American Red Cross Learn to Swim facility.
Prerequisites
- Be at least 16 years old on or before the last day of the instructor course.
- Show proficiency and complete 25 yards of the following strokes: Front crawl, Back crawl, Breaststroke, Elementary backstroke, Sidestroke, and Butterfly (15 yards).
- Maintain position on back for 1 minute in deep water (floating or sculling).
- Tread water for 1 minute.
Certification Requirements
To become certified as a Water Safety Instructor, instructor candidates must:
- Successfully complete all Online and Precourse Sessions.
- Attend and actively participate in all course sessions.
- Demonstrate maturity and responsibility throughout the course.
- Successfully complete class activities, including the practice-teaching assignments.
- Score a minimum of 80 percent on all tests, self-study tests, exams and the final written exam.
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Safety Training for Swim Coaches Water Skill Assessment
The purpose of the American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches course is to teach those involved in competitive swimming, including coaches, officials, athletic trainers and aquatic exercise trainers, how to help maintain a safe and comfortable environment for swimmers, prevent accidents and emergencies, and respond to swimmers with illnesses or injuries in water or on land. This program is offered in a blended learning format. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a Safety Training for Swim Coaches certification that is valid for 2 years.
Prerequisites:
Click here for the course schedule and to register.
The purpose of the American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches course is to teach those involved in competitive swimming, including coaches, officials, athletic trainers and aquatic exercise trainers, how to help maintain a safe and comfortable environment for swimmers, prevent accidents and emergencies, and respond to swimmers with illnesses or injuries in water or on land. This program is offered in a blended learning format. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a Safety Training for Swim Coaches certification that is valid for 2 years.
Prerequisites:
- Must be 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the course
- Must be comfortable in chest-deep water
- Complete the online line blended learning component prior to the first day of the course.
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Waterfront Training Module
The purpose of the Waterfront Training module is to teach lifeguards the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to emergencies in non-surf, open-water areas found at public parks, resorts, summer camps and campgrounds. You must hold a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification to take this module. This module teaches lifeguards to use a rescue board, perform shallow and deep water searches, beaches entries and other skills unique to waterfront facilities. Upon successful completion of the module, you will receive a Waterfront Training certification that is valid for 2 years. This certification is only valid when accompanied by an American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification.
Prerequisites:
Certification Requirements
To successfully complete this course, you must:
The purpose of the Waterfront Training module is to teach lifeguards the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to emergencies in non-surf, open-water areas found at public parks, resorts, summer camps and campgrounds. You must hold a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification to take this module. This module teaches lifeguards to use a rescue board, perform shallow and deep water searches, beaches entries and other skills unique to waterfront facilities. Upon successful completion of the module, you will receive a Waterfront Training certification that is valid for 2 years. This certification is only valid when accompanied by an American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification.
Prerequisites:
- Minimum age of 15 years (proof of age should be brought to first class meeting)
- Swim 550 yards continuously: using these strokes front crawl using rhythmic breathing and stabilizing, propellant kick and breaststroke using a pull, breathe, kick glide sequence.
- Swim and brick carry: swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive to 7-13 feet, retrieve a 10 pound diving brick, return to the surface and swim back to the starting point, keeping the face above water and holding the brick with both hands back to the starting point, set the brick on the deck. and exit the water in under 1 min 40 sec. Please note that the pool depth may be up to 13 feet and participants must retrieve the 10 pound brick from this depth.
- Swim 5 yards, submerge and retrieve three dive rings placed 5 yards apart in 4 to 7 feet of water, resurface and continue to swim another 5 yards to complete the skill sequence.
- Tread water for 2 minutes: using only the legs.
Certification Requirements
To successfully complete this course, you must:
- Attend and participate in all class sessions.
- Demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities.
- Pass the Waterfront Lifeguarding Skills final written exam with minimum grade of 80 percent.
- If certification requirements are not met no refunds will be given.
CPR/AED for Lifeguards, Professional Rescuers and Healthcare Providers Review
The purpose of the American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers program is to train professional-level rescuers to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants until more advanced medical personnel take over. Students MUST bring a valid Red Cross CPR/AED for Lifeguards or Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Health Care Provider certificate to show instructor.
Certification Requirements
To successfully complete this course, you must:
The purpose of the American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers program is to train professional-level rescuers to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants until more advanced medical personnel take over. Students MUST bring a valid Red Cross CPR/AED for Lifeguards or Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Health Care Provider certificate to show instructor.
Certification Requirements
To successfully complete this course, you must:
- Attend and participate in all class sessions.
- Demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities.
- Pass the Waterfront Lifeguarding Skills final written exam with minimum grade of 80 percent.
- If certification requirements are not met no refunds will be given.