American Red Cross Lifeguarding with Waterfront Module including CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED & First Aid
Purpose: To be a trained waterfront lifeguard with rescue and first aid skills based on the American Red Cross Lifeguard Program (revised Feb 2012). Meets ACA Standards.
2012 Date Options:
- Lifeguard Course 1: Friday June 8th starting at 2pm – Tuesday June 12th finishing at 5pm
- Lifeguard Course 2: Wednesday June 13th starting at 2pm - Sunday June 17th finishing at 5pm
Please note that the Lifeguarding training is a full time commitment, including evening classes and coursework.
Cost: $315
Prerequisites:
- The minimum age is 15
- Excellent physical condition and strong swimming strokes
- Only participants who pass the practical pre-test will be allowed to continue the course.
Pre-test includes:
- Surface dive underwater (7 – 10 ft) for a 10 pound object and swim 20 yards with object (timed)
- 550 yard continuous swim including compulsory 200 yard continuous crawl/freestyle
- Submerged 15 yard underwater swim while retrieving diving rings.
Certification: American Red Cross Lifeguarding with Waterfront Module. Includes First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. Certifications valid for 2 years.
Comments: All aquatics courses are physically demanding and occur in a fresh water lake. The temperatures in June can be extremely cold. We strongly recommend that you bring a wetsuit.
