Lifeguarding
Provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. Prerequisites: Minimum age: 15 years; Swim 300 yards continuously; Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs; 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, 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.
More DetailsLocal classes held at convenient locations and times Participate in hands-on training Provides full certification Learn from experienced instructors

Classroom
Local classes held at convenient locations and times which allow you to participate in hands-on training. You will learn from experienced instructors and receive full certification.
Certification
Red Cross courses offer Digital Certification, an online version of a Red Cross certificate, which provides anytime, anywhere access to student training history and course certificates. Digital certificates can be viewed, printed or shared online and can be accessed anytime through your Red Cross Account. Each certificate includes a unique ID and a QR code which meets employment requirements and allows employers to easily confirm your certificate is valid. There is no need to carry your printed certificate around anymore!
CEUs
The American Red Cross provides Continuing Education Units (CEUs) at no cost for certain classes taken by individuals who have requirements to maintain a professional license or certification.
The American Red Cross is an approved as an Accredited Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Courses eligible for CEUs will have the CEUs awarded and contact hours printed on the lower, left hand corner of the 8½ X 11” digital certificate. Digital certificates may be accessed at www.redcross.org/take-a-class/digital-certificate.
Course participants should consult with their respective licensing/accrediting agencies to make sure IACET CEUs meet their continuing education requirements.
Please note:
Course: | Contact Hours: | CEUs Awarded: |
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Shallow Water Lifeguarding | 24.0 | 2.4 |
Blended Learning: Shallow Water Lifeguarding | 25.5 | 2.6 |
Shallow Water Lifeguarding Review | 12.0 | 1.2 |
Lifeguarding | 25.5 | 2.8 |
Blended Learning - Lifeguarding | 27.0 | 2.7 |
Lifeguarding Review | 13.0 | 1.3 |
Waterfront Skills Module | 5.5 | 0.6 |
Waterpark Skills Module | 3.5 | 0.4 |
Online Lifeguard Management | 3.5 | 0.4 |