Lifeguard Certification (American Red Cross)
Location :
8055 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077, USA
About Camp
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: Minimum age: 15 years; 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. This is a blended learning course, You will be required to do some online work prior to the start date of the class sessions. This class will meet on Friday, May 13th 4-8, Saturday, May 14 12-6 pm, Sunday, May 15 12-6 pm and Friday, May 20 4-8 pm.