General Classes and Programs

American Red Cross Lifeguard
This course provides you with the knowledge and skills necessary to work as an entry-level swimming pool lifeguard.  Participants must participate/attend all class sessions, and pass both a practical and a written exam with a score of at least 80 percent.
Prerequisites:  Must be at least 15 years old; be able to swim 500 yards continuously using breaststroke and freestyle; and, be able to retrieve a 10-lb weight from a depth of 8 feet and swim with it in both hands for 20 yards using only your legs while keeping your face out of the water.
American Red Cross Certifications:  Lifeguard Training and First Aid, valid 3 years; CPR for the Professional Rescuer, valid 1 year.

American Red Cross First Aid
This course is for anyone who needs first aid certification only. The individual will learn first aid for cuts, scrapes, bruises, burns, bleeding, and injuries to bones, muscles, and joints, such as sprains.  Course length is 4 hours.  American Red Cross Certifications:  First Aid Basics, valid 3 years

American Red Cross Community CPR/First Aid
This course trains individuals and families to act  in emergency situations. Provides information on how to recognize and care for life threatening emergencies such as respiratory or cardiac problems, sudden illness or injuries to infants, children and adults. Participants will practice skills on adult and infant manikins. This meets the requirements for foster parents.  Course length is 8 hours over two days.  American Red Cross Certifications:  Adult/Infant/Child CPR, valid 1 year; Community First Aid & Safety, valid 3 years.