Shallow Water Lifeguard Certification

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Course description

The primary purpose of the Blended Learning Shallow Water Lifeguarding (up to 5ft) is to train Lifeguards to act with speed and confidence in emergency situations, both in and out of the water in facilities with water depths up to 5ft. Topics include water rescue skills, surveillance and recognition, first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies, CPR, AED and more.

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Prerequisites

Shallow Water Lifeguard Certification Prerequisites: 

  • Participants must be 15 years old
  • Participants must complete the required online course before attending the registered 1-day course.

Swim Test:

  • Continuous 100 yard swim, continuous 2-minute warer tread, and one-timed brick carry
  • Shallow Water Lifeguarding Presentation
  • CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid

Shallow Water Lifeguard Certification Requirements: 

  • Complete the required online course before the first day of class.
  • Attend and participate in all class sessions and activities.
  • Demonstrate competency in all required skills.
  • Pass the final skills scenarios.
  • Successfully pass the final written exam with a minimum grade of 80%.

Online course completion: To access the online portion, go here.

  • You will need to create an account and set up a password. This course will normally take between 8-12 hours to complete.
  • **If you have any issues registering for the course, please contact the American Red Cross directly at 1-800-733-2767. We do not have access to your American Red Cross account. **

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Tools to be successful

WHAT TO BRING

  • Printed copy of completed online course certification
  • A swimsuit
  • Water
  • Towels
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable warm clothes
  • Lunch or lunch money
  • Resuscitation Mask (available for purchase onsite)

Course Resources:

Please note that transportation may be required between pool and classroom locations. If you are unable to drive yourself, your instructor will help coordinate transportation. Your instructor will be able to give you time frames for when transportation is required based on the pacing of the class.

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