Lifeguard Certification Course: May 28-29, 2024
Location :
315 Anderson St, Holmen, WI 54636, USA
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OpeningActivity Type :
Aquatics - Swim LessonsAbout Camp
Lifeguard Certification Course (Online + Classroom) May 28-29, 2024Location: Holmen Area Aquatic Center (315 Anderson St., Holmen WI 54636)Date/Time: May 28-29, 2024 - email for more informationCost: $220 (Payable to Holmen Park & Recreation)Class Limit: 10 - Holmen Area Aquatic Center staff & applicants have priority. Course Description: Provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies,injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over.Prerequisites: 15 years of age or older; Swim 300 yards continuously; Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs; Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds by starting in the water, swimming 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, exit the water without using steps or a ladder.Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years. To Register: · In-person: at the Holmen Village Hall main office (421 S. Main St., Holmen WI 54636), Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm. · By phone: at (608) 526-2152 · By mail to: Holmen Park & Rec. Dept., PO Box 158, Holmen WI 54636), or by drop box (Holmen Village Hall, 421 S. Main St., Holmen WI). · Online: online registration does charge an additional convenience fee that is not charged by the other registration methods listed above.(HAAC employees get first priority in the course.)