ADULT SWIM LESSONS - BASIC Designed to develop confidence and basic skills in the adult swimmer and is geared toward the needs of the class. Comfort and flotation in the water, basic survival, front crawl, back crawl, treading water and basic water safety are just a few of the skills taught. Classes consist of eight 45-minute lessons. $75 resident / $93.75 non-resident 16+ years RCN ADULT SWIM LESSONS - INTERMEDIATE Designed for adult swimmers with a basic level of skill and comfort in the water. Students will improve upon basic skills such as flotation, treading water, and front crawl and learn new skills that may include more advanced strokes, dives, turns, and more. Classes consist of eight 45-minute lessons. $75 resident / $93.75 non-resident 16+ years RCN
LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION CLASS
The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level 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. Blended learning combines online learning with in-person skills sessions where you will practice skills and demonstrate competency. Please plan to complete all eLearning modules, including the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid final eLearning exam, at least two days prior to your first in-person skills session. Most participants complete the eLearning portion of the course in approximately 7 hours. ■ Swim 300 yards continuously, demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl (freestyle), breaststroke or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used. ■ Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits. ■ 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 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 with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so you are able to get a breath. Candidates should not swim the distance under water. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps. sessions, demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities, demonstrate competency in all required final rescue skill scenarios, pass both the Section 1-CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid and Section 2-Lifeguarding Skills final written exams with a minimum grade of 80 percent. $175 resident / $218.75 non-resident 15+ years by last date of class 9154, May 4 – 8, 4–9 p.m. RCN Certification Requirements: attend and participate in all class Prerequisites:
ADULT AND PEDIATRIC FIRST AID/CPR/AED The Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course incorporates the latest science and teaches students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, back injuries, heat and cold emergencies and how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies to help victims of any age - adults (about 12 years and older) and pediatric (infants and children up to 12 years of age). $81.60 resident / $102 non-resident 10+ years RCN
9155, Feb. 15, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 9156, April 11, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Certificate Issued and Validity Period: Certificates will be emailed within 4 weeks of course completion and will be valid for two years. Course Materials: The American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Participant’s Manual will be provided during class but not issued. A link to a free copy of the book will be provided during class.
Pearland in Motion / Winter/Spring 2020 / 19
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