Red Cross Lifeguard Course

An American Red Cross lifeguard class teaches participants to recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies through hands-on training in skills like water rescue, First Aid, CPR, and AED use. The program includes a prerequisite swim test and ends with final skills assessments, resulting in a nationally recognized certification that satisfies workplace requirements. Courses are offered in various formats, including fully in-person and blended (online plus in-person) options, and cover different aquatic environments such as pools and waterfronts.

This is a blended learning course. Participants must complete approximately 6-7 hours of online coursework before the in-person course. Participants will receive the links after registering.  The American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification course typically lasts 23-27 hours, comprising both online and in-person components, with the specific duration varying depending on the delivery format and whether it's a deep-water or shallow-water class.

Prerequisites: Participants must pass a swimming skills test that includes strong swimming abilities at the beginning of the course. Participants must be at least 15 years old. Participants must complete an online course.

At the end of the course, participants must successfully complete written and practical assessments, including skill scenarios such as CPR and rescue responses. 

This course will be very intense and demanding.