Lifeguard Training

Description

Lifeguard candidates are auto waitlisted. Participants will be moved into the class upon successful completion of the prerequisite skills.Prerequisites for lifeguarding include:Age: Students must be at least 15 years old by the last day of class.Skills: All lifeguarding participants must complete the required swimming skills prerequisite prior to taking. The prerequisite skills assessments include a swim-tread-swim sequence. Throughout the course, participants will learn and be evaluated on knowledge and skills related to lifeguarding, water rescues, extrications, CPR and AED and First Aid.In addition, at the conclusion of the course participants must successfully complete 3 final skills assessments.Lifeguarding Certification Course:Red Cross Lifeguarding curriculum includes several lifeguarding courses designed to meet participants. Certification program at the LORAC includes:Lifeguarding, includes deep water training over 7’Please check with your local aquatic facility to determine which course is best suited for the job you are seeking.Throughout the course, participants will learn and be evaluated on knowledge and skills related to lifeguarding, water rescues, extrications, CPR and AED and First Aid.In addition, to obtain your Red Cross Lifeguarding certification, you must successfully complete 3 final skills assessments:Rotate in-conduct surveillance – rotate outTimed Single-rescuer CPR ScenarioMultiple Rescuer Response ScenarioYou will need to take one final written exam consisting of 50 questions and score a minimum of 80%.