Must be able to pass a swim skills pre-test.
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 illness until EMS personnel take over. Students must attend every day of the course and pass swimming, rescue and written tests. Includes certifications in YMCA Lifeguard, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Basic First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen. Certification is not guaranteed. Prerequisite water test: 500 meter swim demonstrating proficiency with front crawl, breast stroke, side stroke and elementary backstroke, 2 minutes of treading water and complete several surface dives.
Must be able to pass a swim skills pre-test.
Participants must be currently certified in YMCA Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or CPR/AED for Lifeguards and Emergency Oxygen Administration. Participants must bring their current certification card to class along with their participant manual.
Must be able to pass a swim skills pre-test.
An introductory course for people interested in teaching parent/child, preschool, youth and adult swimming lessons. PREREQUISITES: currently certified in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Emergency Oxygen, and Basic First Aid. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate proficiency for five out of the following six strokes: front crawl, back crawl, breast stroke, side stroke, elementary backstroke, and butterfly. Participants should come prepared for both classroom and pool work.
Must be able to pass a swim skills pre-test.
Recertification focuses on more in-depth knowledge of YMCA Swim Lessons and stroke mechanics. Sharing and problem solving between instructors is an integral part of this recertification course. Participants must have a current certification in YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor along with current safety certifications in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Emergency Oxygen, and Basic First Aid. Participants should come prepared for both classroom and pool work.