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Lifeguard Training

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Learn how to effectively prevent and respond to water emergencies with the American Red Cross lifeguard training. Our courses are designed to arm you with the skills and knowledge to prepare you for a variety of scenarios in and around the water. With our lifeguard training, you will learn how quick response times and effective preparation are vital to being a lifeguard while also understanding the crucial elements in helping to prevent drownings and injuries. 

This course provides entry level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing, cardiac emergencies, injuries, sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over.  
Prerequisites:  Minimum age 15 years; swim 300 yards continuously, using front crawl and breast stroke.  Tread water for 2 minutes and complete a timed swim and retrieval of a 10 pound object in under a 1 minute and 40 seconds.  Participants that successfully complete the lifeguarding course will receive an American red Cross certificate for  Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR&AED, and is valid for 2 years.

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