Certifications: CPR, Lifeguard and more

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All certification classes offered by the Student Recreation Center meet the standards for current American Red Cross Emergency Cardiovascular Care Guidelines.

Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid

Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid will teach you how to recognize and respond to adult, infant and child victims in various emergency situations. This course offers a two-year certification in American Red Cross adult, infant and child CPR, use of an Automated External Defibrillator, and standard first aid precautions.
This American Red Cross course offers certification in: Standard first aid, Adult, infant and child CPR, Automated External Defibrillator(AED), and Recognizing and caring for breathing emergencies

Offering 1

  • Date: Jan. 24
  • Time: 10:15 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
  • Location: Rec Center, Large Ice Rink Overlook
  • Cost: $85 for members | $105 for non-members

Offering 2

  • Date: Feb. 21
  • Time: 10:15 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
  • Location: Rec Center, Large Ice Rink Overlook
  • Cost: $85 for members | $105 for non-members

Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid (Blended Learning)

In order to receive certification, class participants are required to complete online pre-class work through the American Red Cross and attend all in-person sessions. Online content will be emailed to registered participants in the week leading up to the start date of the in-person sessions.
Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid will teach you how to recognize and respond to adult, infant and child victims in various emergency situations. This course offers a two-year certification in American Red Cross adult, infant and child CPR, use of an Automated External Defibrillator, and standard first aid precautions. 
This American Red Cross course offers certification in: Standard first aid, Adult, infant and child CPR, Automated External Defibrillator(AED), and Recognizing and caring for breathing emergencies

Offering 1

  • Date: Feb. 27
  • Time: 5-8 p.m.
  • Location: Rec Center, Medium Ice Rink
  • Cost: $55 for members | $75 for non-members

Offering 2

  • Date: March 8
  • Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Location: Rec Center, Medium Ice Rink
  • Cost: $55 for members | $75 for non-members

Offering 3

  • Date: March 27
  • Time: 5-8 p.m.
  • Location: Rec Center, Medium Ice Rink
  • Cost: $55 for members | $75 for non-members

Offering 4

  • Date: April 12
  • Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Location: Rec Center, Medium Ice Rink
  • Cost: $55 for members | $75 for non-members

Lifeguard Certification Course

This 32-hour course includes all the necessary Lifeguard Training material from the American Red Cross including certification in CPR for the professional rescuer and first aid. You must attend all classes to receive certification.

Prerequisite 1: Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest.

  • Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed.
  • Maintain position at the surface of the water for two minutes by treading water using only the legs.
  • Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.

Prerequisite 2: Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.

  • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.
  • Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
  • Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface.
  • Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Offering 1

  • Date: Jan. 2-4
  • Time: Friday 5 p.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday; 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Location: Outdoor Pursuits Classroom & Pools
  • Cost: $175 for members | $210 for non-members

Offering 2

  • Date: Mar. 17-19
  • Time: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Location: Outdoor Pursuits Classroom & Pools
  • Cost: $175 for members | $210 for non-members

Offering 3

  • Date: Apr. 10-12
  • Time: Friday 5 p.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday; 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Location: Outdoor Pursuits Classroom & Pools
  • Cost: $175 for members | $210 for non-members

Lifeguard Training: Recertification

The purpose of this course is to help participants achieve recertification in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training without having to take the full content course. Participants must hold current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification to be eligible to take the review. 

Prerequisites:

  • Swim-Tread-Swim sequence (150/50 yards)
  • Timed event with 10 lb brick (1 minute, 40 seconds)

Offering 1

  • Date: Feb. 6-7
  • Time: Fri: 5-9 p.m.; Sat: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Location: Outdoor Pursuits Classroom & Pools
  • Cost: $75 for members | $100 for non-members

Offering 2

  • Date: Feb. 27-28
  • Time: Fri: 5-9 p.m.; Sat: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Location: Outdoor Pursuits Classroom & Pools
  • Cost: $75 for members | $100 for non-members