New 2012 American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Program (R.12)
Lifeguard Training Course Description
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training provides lifeguard participants with 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 emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. This course includes Lifeguard, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. Lifeguard Certification Fact Sheet
Lifeguard Training Prerequisites
Lifeguard Training participants must be at least 15 years old, able to swim 300 yards (12 lengths of a 25 yard pool) without stopping using front crawl and breaststroke, tread water for 2 minutes using legs only, and retrieve a 10-lb brick from 7 feet deep and swim 20 yards with the weight, using legs only and exit the water without using a ladder or steps within 1 minute 40 seconds. Lifeguard Brick Test Video
Lifeguard Certifications Issued
Upon successful Lifeguard Training course completion participants will receive American Red Cross certifications in Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer valid for 2 years.
Lifeguard Certification classes for 2012 in Orange County
Each Lifeguard Training number represents a complete training course. You must attend all dates and times for the class number you register for.
To see class space availability click on the Register Online link below the class # you are interested in taking.
Lifeguard Training #5: May 18-20
Schedule: Friday 6PM-10PM, Saturday & Sunday 8AM-6PM
Fee: $140
Training Location: Lake Forest, CA 92630
How to sign up: Register Online
Lifeguard Training #6: May 25-27
Schedule: Friday 6PM-10PM, Saturday & Sunday 8AM-6PM.
Fee:$140
Training Location: Irvine, CA 92620
How to sign up: Register Online
Lifeguard Training #7: June 1-3
Schedule: Friday 6PM-10PM, Saturday & Sunday 8AM-6PM
Fee: $140
Training Location: Irvine, CA 92620
How to sign up: Register Online
Lifeguard Training #8: June 8-10
Schedule: Friday 6PM-10PM, Saturday & Sunday 8AM-6PM
Fee: $140
Training Location: Irvine, CA 92620
How to sign up: Register Online
Lifeguard Training #9: June 15-17
Schedule: Friday 6PM-10PM, Saturday & Sunday 8AM-6PM
Fee: $140
Training Location: Irvine, CA 92620
How to sign up: Register Online
Lifeguard Class #10: July 13-15
Schedule: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11AM-7PM
Fee: $140
Training Location: Irvine, CA 92620
How to sign up: Register Online
Lifeguard Class #11: August 10-12
Schedule: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11AM-7PM
Fee: $140
Training Location: Irvine, CA 92620
How to sign up: Register Online
Lifeguard Manual
You can download a free PDF version or print the text to study for training. Lifeguard Manuals will be provided during training.
Free Digital Manual: Lifeguard Manual or Purchase the Manual: www.shopstaywell.com
What to Bring to Class
Bathing suit and towel; a pen or pencil and paper for notes; Lifeguard Training Forms; CPR pocket mask, or participants may purchase a mask during the class for $15.
Program Policies
VISITORS - Only registered participants are allowed on the pool deck or in the class rooms during training. All visitors including parents must wait in the parking lot.
REFUNDS - No refunds will be issued once course fees have been submitted. In the event that a participant is unable to pass the prerequisites or final exams the participant may transfer to a class at a later date (if available) for a transfer fee of $25. If a participant is absent from any scheduled class days or times, the participant will not be offered a transfer or refund of any kind.
TRANSFERS - The class transfer fee is $25 and registered participants are required to notify Safe Swim at least 48 hours prior to the first class date that you are currently registered for in order to be eligible to transfer.
Need help or more info?
For more information visit our Lifeguard Training Facts page or contact us at 949-420-0804.
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