Safety Training and Aquatic Response (STAR) BLS Course

Course description

This course is for non-lifeguard personnel in aquatic settings who need to understand how to reduce risk, assist or respond during an emergency and be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS).

This courser is ideal for Pool Monitors, Swim Instructors, and Customer Service Representatives.

Course Prerequisites: Candidates must be a minimum age of 16 to enter the course. Candidates must be comfortable in the water while wearing a Personal Flotation Device (PFD, also known as lifejacket) appropriate for the water activities.

Course Delivery: Entirely in person

Course Length: 8 hours

Required Course Equipment: CPR mask with one-way valve, whistle

Certification Length: 1 year

 

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Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM

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Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM

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Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM

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Tuesday, March 24, 2026 from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM

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Thursday, April 9, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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12

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Woodland Park and Pool, San Marcos, CA
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Wednesday, May 13, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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Woodland Park and Pool, San Marcos, CA
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Thursday, May 28, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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Woodland Park and Pool, San Marcos, CA
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Tuesday, June 2, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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Woodland Park and Pool, San Marcos, CA
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Thursday, June 18, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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Woodland Park and Pool, San Marcos, CA
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Thursday, July 9, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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Woodland Park and Pool, San Marcos, CA
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Prerequisites

Candidates must be a minimum age of 16 to enter the course. Candidates must be comfortable in the water while wearing a Personal Flotation Device (PFD, also known as lifejacket) appropriate for the water activities.

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Available Dates

Date & Time

Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM

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Date & Time

Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM

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10

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Date & Time

Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM

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10

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Tuesday, March 24, 2026 from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM

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10

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Thursday, April 9, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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12

Location

Woodland Park and Pool, San Marcos, CA
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Wednesday, May 13, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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12

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Woodland Park and Pool, San Marcos, CA
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Date & Time

Thursday, May 28, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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12

Location

Woodland Park and Pool, San Marcos, CA
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Date & Time

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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12

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Woodland Park and Pool, San Marcos, CA
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Thursday, June 18, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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12

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Woodland Park and Pool, San Marcos, CA
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Thursday, July 9, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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12

Location

Woodland Park and Pool, San Marcos, CA
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