American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification in Orange County
Includes the new American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Program (releasing Jan. 2012)

Lifeguard Training Course Description
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training provides lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over.  Lifeguard Certification Fact Sheet

Lifeguard Training Prerequisites
Lifeguard Training participants must be at least 15 years old, able to swim 300 yards (12 lengths of a 25 yard pool) without stopping using front crawl and breaststroke, tread water for 2 minutes using legs only, and retrieve a 10-lb brick from 7 feet deep and swim 20 yards with the weight, using legs only and exit the water without using a ladder or steps within 1 minute 40 seconds. Lifeguard Brick Test Video

Lifeguard Certifications Issued
Upon successful Lifeguard Training course completion participants will receive American Red Cross certifications in Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer valid for 2 years.

Lifeguard Training/Certification Fee
$160 

Lifeguard Certification classes for 2012 in Orange County
Each Lifeguard Training number represents a complete training course. You must attend all dates and times for the class number you register for.

Lifeguard Training #1: March 23-25 
Schedule: Friday 6PM-10PM, Saturday & Sunday 8AM-6PM.
Training Location: Irvine, CA 92620
How to sign up: Register Online

Lifeguard Training #2: April 20-22 
Schedule: Friday 6PM-10PM, Saturday & Sunday 8AM-6PM.
Training Location: Lake Forest, CA 92630
How to sign up: Register Online

Lifeguard Training #3: April 27-29
Schedule: Friday 6PM-10PM, Saturday & Sunday 8AM-6PM.
Training Location: Irvine, CA 92620
How to sign up: Register Online

Lifeguard Training #4: May 4-6
Schedule: Friday 6PM-10PM, Saturday & Sunday 8AM-6PM.
Training Location: Irvine, CA 92620
How to sign up: Register Online

Lifeguard Training #5: May 18-20
Schedule: Friday 6PM-10PM, Saturday & Sunday 8AM-6PM.
Training Location: Lake Forest, CA 92630
How to sign up: Register Online

Lifeguard Training #6: May 25-27
Schedule: Friday 6PM-10PM, Saturday & Sunday 8AM-6PM.
Training Location: Irvine, CA 92620
How to sign up: Register Online

Lifeguard Training #7: June 1-3
Schedule: Friday 6PM-10PM, Saturday & Sunday 8AM-6PM.
Training Location: Irvine, CA 92620
How to sign up: Register Online

Lifeguard Training #8: June 8-10
Schedule: Friday 6PM-10PM, Saturday & Sunday 8AM-6PM.
Training Location: Irvine, CA 92620
How to sign up: Register Online

Lifeguard Training #9: June 15-17
Schedule: Friday 6PM-10PM, Saturday & Sunday 8AM-6PM.
Training Location: Irvine, CA 92620
How to sign up: Register Online

Lifeguard Class #10: July 13-15
Schedule: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 9AM-5PM. 
Training Location: Irvine, CA 92620
How to sign up: Register Online

Lifeguard Class #11: August 10-12
Schedule: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 9AM-5PM.
Training Location: Irvine, CA 92620
How to sign up: Register Online

What to Bring to Class
Bathing suit and towel (one piece swim suit for females), a pen or pencil, paper for notes, lunch or lunch money, a meal break will be offered on full-day training days, duration and time of breaks will be determined by the instructor. CPR pocket mask, or participants may purchase a mask during the class for $15.
Print the Lifeguard Training Forms and bring with you to class.

Lifeguard Training Manual
Free Digital Manual: Lifeguard Training Manual
Purchase the Manual: www.shopstaywell.com
You can download a PDF version to your laptop for free or print the text to study before, during and after training. Lap tops, iPads and such are allowed to be used during training to reference the Lifeguard Manual as needed.

Program Policies
NO REFUNDS will be issued once course fees have been submitted. In the event that a participant is unable to pass the prerequisites or final exams the participant may transfer to a class at a later date (if available) for a transfer fee of $25. If a participant is absent from any scheduled class days or times, the participant will not be offered a transfer or refund of any kind. CLASS TRANSFER FEE is $25 and registered participants are required to notify Safe Swim at least 48 hours prior to the first class date that you are currently registered for.

Need help or more info?
For more information visit our Lifeguard Training FAQ's page or contact us at 949-420-0804.

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