Lifeguard Certification
At Aquatic Escape Pools, we offer a comprehensive lifeguard certification course tailored to prepare participants for aquatic safety roles in both deep and shallow water environments. This blended learning program combines online coursework with in-person training sessions, ensuring a thorough understanding of lifeguarding principles and practices.
Throughout the course, participants will acquire essential skills in water rescue techniques, CPR/AED administration, and first aid, adhering to the latest standards set by the American Red Cross. Upon successful completion, attendees will earn a two-year certification in Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers.
Course Details
The Lifeguarding course provides participants the knowledge and skills to prevent recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies in both shallow water (less than 7 feet) and deeper water (7 feet or more) and to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over.
This class is taught in a blended learning format and the assigned online portion(s) (accessed via mobile desktop or tablet) must be completed prior to each instructor-led session. Participants who successfully complete this course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding (including deep water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid valid for 2 years.
Prerequisites:
1. Minimum age: 15 years
2. Complete a swim- tread-swim sequence: Jump into the water submerge resurface swim 150 yards (using the front crawl breaststroke or a combination of both) maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs then swim 50 yards using the front crawl breaststroke or a combination of both.
3. Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds by starting in the water swimming 20 yards surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 to 12 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point holding the object at the surface with both hand exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
Successful completion of the course results in a 2-year certification in Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers.
Please note that all participants must register in advance and submit required class and certification information prior to the course start date. Failure to meet these requirements may result in the inability to participate in the course. Food and refreshments are not provided.
We look forward to helping you achieve your lifeguard certification at Aquatic Escape Pools.