Introducing American Red Cross Training at the YLifeguard Course + Oxygen (blended learning): Show
The American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course is a nationally recognized course that will provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies. This course will also prepare participants to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illness until EMS personnel take over. An American Red Cross digital lifeguard manual, hip pack, whistle and resuscitation mask will be provided at the start of class. Course length: 20 hours of in-person classroom and pool time. Course requires 7 hours of eLearning. Lifeguard Course Prerequisites:
Sign Up Waterfront Lifeguard Course + Oxygen (blended learning): The American Red Cross Lifeguard Training + Waterfront course will teach participants all of the above skills listed in the Lifeguard Course description along with teaching participants the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to emergencies in non-surf, open-water areas found in public parks, resorts, summer camps and campgrounds. Course length: 26 hours of in-person classroom and pool time. Course requires 7 hours of eLearning. This course is only offered at the YMCA Camp Cristina location. Waterfront Lifeguard Course Prerequisites:
Upon successful completion of the course(s) the participant will be certified in:
Course Dates & Times: Individuals interested in working for the Tampa Y, who successfully pass the American Red Cross lifeguard course and YMCA interview process will qualify for partial reimbursement of their lifeguard course fee. Interested candidates should contact their local Tampa YMCA. Sign Up Lifeguard Instructor Course: The American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor course is a nationally recognized course that will provide training to prepare instructor candidates to teach multiple ARC Lifeguarding courses, First Aid, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, Administering Emergency Oxygen and Bloodborne Pathogens. Upon completion of this course, instructor candidates will be prepared to use course presentation materials, conduct training sessions and evaluate the progress of candidates in a professional-level course. Course length: The online session of the instructor course takes approximately 2 hours. The classroom sessions are designed to be taught in approximately 22 hours (inclusive of the pre-course session). Lifeguard Instructor Course Prerequisites:
Lifeguard Instructor Certification Requirements: To successfully complete the Lifeguarding Instructor course, candidates must:
Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will receive an American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor certificate valid for 2 years. Sign Up Which lifeguard certification is best?3 Best Pool Lifeguard Certifications. Lifeguard/Head Lifeguard.. Certified Lifeguard.. Lifeguard/Swim Instructor.. Beach Lifeguard.. How old do you have to be a lifeguard in Florida?Possess a valid Florida Identification Card. 16 years of age by the start of Lifeguard Training Academy. Attend and pass all Pre-Qualification Exams.
How old do you have to be to be a lifeguard in Virginia?At what age can someone be a lifeguard? At 15 you can be a lifeguard at a pool. You must be 16 or older to be a lifeguard at a beach. (Code of Virginia § 40.1-100 (B)(2)).
How long does a lifeguard have to recognize the victim get to the victim get them out of the water and give 2 ventilations?Understanding these behaviors enables lifeguards to recognize quickly when someone needs help. Lifeguards should be able to recognize and respond to a drowning victim within 30 seconds.
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