CES2-9130Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

Course Description

The demand for certified lifeguards continues to grow. This course provides the training you need to open the door to employment opportunities-now and in the future. Students aged 16 and older who successfully complete the course at Schoolcraft may have an opportunity for immediate employment at our indoor, year round facility. Gain the knowledge and skills needed to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergency injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. Prerequisites: Minimum age 15 years; swim 150 yards continuously; tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs and then complete a 50 yard swim; complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds by starting in the water, swimming 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point and exit the water without using steps or a ladder. Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED valid for 2 years. In addition to class hours students will need to complete a home study of 4-6 hours. 100% participation is required.

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