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Effective March 30, 2020, all classes have been temporarily canceled to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the community. We hope to resume training on May 1, 2020. We will continue to monitor the situation and post updates as they become available. If your certification is set to expire during this period, not to worry, we will recertify you as soon as it is safe to do so.
If you need assistance during this time, please call or text 1-800-916-1213 and a member of our staff will respond within 24 hours.[/message]
Lifeguard Certification
American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
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Lifeguard certification 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.
For Ages: 15+
Certifications Issued: Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer valid for 2 years
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Lifeguard Recertification
American Red Cross Lifeguard Review
Lifeguard Recerification Review provides currently certified lifeguards the opportunity to review the Red Cross Lifeguard course materials/skills and renew their certification.
For Ages: 15+ (must be a currently certified Red Cross Lifeguard)
Certifications Issued: Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer valid for 2 years
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Shallow Water Lifeguard Certification
American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
Shallow Water Lifeguard certification teaches lifeguard participants the knowledge and skills needed to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies in shallow water up to 5 feet deep.
For Ages: 15+
Certifications Issued: Red Cross Shallow Water Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer valid for 2 years
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Waterfront Lifeguard Certification
American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguard Certification
Waterfront Lifeguard certification teaches lifeguards the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to emergencies in nonsurf, open-water areas found at public parks, resorts, summer camps and campgrounds.
For Ages: 15+
Certifications Issued: Red Cross Lifeguarding with Waterfront skills, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer valid for 2 years
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Lifeguard Instructor Certification
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification
Lifeguard Instructor course trains instructor candidates to teach Lifeguard Training (including First Aid), CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Lifeguard Management, AED Essentials, Oxygen Administration for the Professional Rescuer, Preventing Disease Transmission, Community Water Safety and Basic Water Rescue.
For Ages: 17+ (must be a currently certified Red Cross Lifeguard)
Certifications Issued: Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certificate valid for 2 years
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Water Safety Instructor Certification
American Red Cross WSI Certification
Water Safety Instructor (WSI) is the Red Cross designation for a certified swimming instructor. The WSI course trains instructor candidates to teach courses and presentations in the Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program including Parent and Child Aquatics, Preschool Aquatics, Learn-to-Swim, three adult-focused courses as well as the Basic Water Rescue and Personal Water Safety courses and more.
For Ages: 16+
Certifications Issued: Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certificate valid for 2 years and Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT).
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Have questions or need help finding the right class?
Contact our Training Support Team at 949-420-0804.