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Lifeguard Certification Course

LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION COURSE

The American Red Cross Lifeguarding course provides entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over.


*Course does not include Waterfront Skills.

Certification: Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED for 2 years.


Prerequisites:
Must be 15 years old on or before the last day of class, swim 300 yards continuously using front crawl or breaststroke, tread water for 2 minutes using only legs, and complete a timed event. All levels of swimmers are welcome.


Course Fee:
$250.00. Scholarship opportunities are available. Potential employmentopportunities upon successful completion of the course.



Dates: 

Pre-test: Fri Dec 20: 5-6pm

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Course: Sat/Sun 12/21-22: 9am-5pm; Sat 12/28: 9am-5pm; Sun 12/29:9am-1pm


Register at the YMCA Member Service Desk!




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