Learn the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies in shallow water up to 6 feet. This course also covers care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses. The course is spread over multiple days and includes testing of hands-on skills, as well as comprehension on written exams. 

Prerequisities

• American Red Cross lifeguarding students must be at least 15 years old by the last day of class.
• Students must also pass a pre-course swimming skills test prior to taking our courses:
  • Swim 50 yards, complete a two-minute tread or float using just legs, and swim another 50 yards.
  • Complete a timed event within 50 second to:
    • Swim 20 yards to retrieve a 10-pound object
    • Walk or swim back 20 yards holding the object with both hands.

To complete the course and receive certification, you must:

• Attend the entire course and participate in all class sessions
• Actively participate in all course activities
• Demonstrate proficiency in all skills
• Pass the final written exam with a minimum grade of 80%
• Pass the final skill assessments

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certification for Shallow Water Lifeguarding (for pools up to 6 feet) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid that is valid for two years.