New 2012 American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Program (R.12)
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 Certificates 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 Classes in San Diego
Each
class number represents a complete training course. You must attend all
dates and times for the class number you register for.
Class Dates: All San Diego Lifeguard Training classes have been canceled - Check out our Lifeguard Training classes in Orange County
Course Fee: $160
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 at the class for $15.
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.
Need help or more info?
For more information visit our Lifeguard Training FAQ's page or contact us at 949-420-0804.
CPR/AED for Lifeguards Recertification
