Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course
- When: Friday, April 26, 2024, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: Aberdeen Amenity Center Pool, 110 Flower of Scotland Ave, St. Johns, FL 32259
- Cost: $230
This is a Lifeguard Certification Course to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills needed to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services personnel take over.
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding (Shallow Water, up to 5 ft)/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years.
Course Type - Blended Learning This is a Blended Learning course, combining online learning with the in-person classroom/swimming pool skills course. After registering here, participants will be contacted by Safety First with their online course link to complete it prior to the start of in-person course.
Prerequisites Candidates must:
1. Be 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the course.
2. Swim 100 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. You may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used. Tread water for 2 minutes, using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.
3. Complete a timed event within 50 seconds:- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using the front crawl or breaststroke. Your face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed. - Submerge to a depth of 4 to 5 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and walk or swim 20 yards to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object at the surface of the water.- Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
Location: Aberdeen Amenity Center Pool, 110 Flower of Scotland Ave, St. Johns, FL 32259
Course Dates Fri, April 26, 4-8p; Sat, April 27, 8a-6p; Sun, April 28, 8a-6p
Instructor Bio Course instructor, Tukz Taaca, is co-owner of Safety First CPR & Safety Training, LLC and has an extensive background in aquatic safety. With 25+ years of experience, he has taught swim lessons and lifeguard certification courses through a variety of systems such as the American Red Cross, Ellis & Associates and the YMCA. He has taught for such organization as The Walt Disney World Company and the YMCA of Florida's First Coast. Come learn under one of the best!
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Contact Name: Carrie Taaca
- Contact Phone: (904) 434-6032
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- Category: Classes
Registration is required at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/796212050677
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