American Red Cross Classes and Certifications

Red Cross Classes and Descriptions

Taught during the months of March, April and May

Waterpark Lifeguard Course - To teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies both in a pool and at a waterpark environment. The course content and activities prepare participants to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and prevent drowning and injuries.

Prerequisites

• Minimum age of 16.
• Swim 300 yards continuously using front crawl and breast stroke.
• Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7–10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object and exit the water without using a ladder or steps, within 1 minute, 40 seconds.

Water Safety Instructor Course -- Develop skills and knowledge needed to plan and teach courses under the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program.

Prerequisites

• Minimum age of 16.

• Have successfully completed Fundamentals of Instructor Training (this is part of the course)
• Demonstrate the ability to perform the following swimming skills:
• Swim the following strokes consistently with Stroke Performance:
  • Front Crawl – 25 yards
  • Back Crawl – 25 yards
  • Breaststroke – 25 yards
  • Elementary Backstroke – 25 yards
  • Sidestroke – 25 yards
  • Butterfly – 15 yards

• Maintain position on back for 1 minute in deep water (floating or sculling).
• Tread water for 1 minute

Taught during the months of September-December

• CPR / AED for Adult, Child and Infant - Train lay responders to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in infants, children, and adults.
• First Aid - To teach lay responders the knowledge and skills necessary to give care in an emergency, help sustain life and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until medical help arrives.

Call 770.533.5853 for class dates and times or to schedule  group or workplace trainings.