Lifeguarding Certification - BL July 10 & 17

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.