Lifeguarding | Fri. May 20, 2022, 05:00PM- 9:00PM Sat. May 21, 2022, 10:00AM- 06:00PM Sun. May 22, 2022, 10:00AM- 06:00PM | The Abington Club | Online + Classroom
DATE + TIME:
Friday May 20, 2022, 05:00PM- 9:00PM
Saturday May 21, 2022, 10:00AM- 06:00PM
Sunday May 22, 2022, 10:00AM- 06:00PM
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LOCATION:
300 Meetinghouse Road
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 885-0734
CLASS SETTING: Online + Classroom / Pool / Skills Check
- Combines the flexibility of online training with instructor-led skills check
- Start taking your online portion immediately
- Convenient locations and times for in-person or virtual skills check with experienced instructors
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
This basic-level American Red Cross course 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.
Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED which is valid for 2 years.
PREREQUISITES:
- Minimum age: 15 years on or before the last day of the course
- 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.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates must:
- Complete all eLearning modules and assessments.
- Attend the entire course and participate in all class sessions.
- Actively participate in all course activities, including assuming various roles during scenarios.
- Demonstrate competency in all required skills.
- Pass the final skills scenario and written exam.
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