This lifeguard recertification option is for currently certified lifeguards to practice and review their skills including water rescues, CPR/AED and first aid.

For certified lifeguards with valid certification in Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED or those who have not expired by more than 30 days.

Provide proof of valid Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification

Pass the following swim test on the day of class:

Upon successful completion of the lifeguard review course, the Lifeguarding certification will be renewed for 2 years.

• Lifeguard Review Class Forms
• Valid copy of current certifications including: Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED
• Adult and Infant CPR pocket masks or $25 to purchase a set at class (both masks are now required per Red Cross guidelines)
• Bathing suit and towel
• A pen or pencil and paper for notes

Certification

• The certificate will be emailed to you from the Red Cross with in 5 business days after completing the class (please check your spam folder if you do not get the email).
• If you do not receive an email visit redcross.org/getcertificate and enter your email address.
• If you rare unable to locate your certificate please call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) and select the prompts for Health and Safety Training.

Class Receipt

• Print: Training Receipt
• Note: To customize your class receipt, you will need Adobe Reader and input the fields as they pertain to the course(s) you completed.

Who is eligible to participate in a Lifeguarding Review course?
The Lifeguarding Review course is for individuals with a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certificate to recertify every 2 years.

Can I recertify if my certification has expired?
Yes, as long as it has not expired more than 30 days. If your certification has expired by more than 30 days you must take the full Lifeguard course.

Red Cross Policy: Only currently certified Lifeguards and those who have expired by no more than 30 days may take the Review course.

Can I challenge the course?
The Red Cross is no longer allowing Lifeguards to challenge the course.

Is there a crossover course for basic-level lifeguards certified/licensed in lifeguard training by another training agency, such as the YMCA, Ellis and Associates or StarGuard?
No, individuals must successfully complete the full Lifeguarding course to receive certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED.

Class Transfers – The class transfer fee is $45 and registered participants are required to submit a Transfer Request online at least 48 hours prior to the original class date. Training must be completed within 60 days of the original class date.

No Refunds – Training deposits are nonrefundable and 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). 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.

No Visitors – Only registered participants are allowed on the pool deck or in the classrooms during training. All visitors including parents must wait in the parking lot.

Cancelled Classes – Safe Swim reserves the right to cancel classes as needed. In the event a class is canceled registered participants will be offered a transfer to a different class free of charge or a full refund of the training deposit.