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. Prerequisites: 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. ■■ Swim 300 yards continuously
■■ 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. $175 resident / $218.75 non-resident 15+ years by last date of class 8163, Sept. 10–13, 3–9 p.m. RCN Certification Requirements: attend and
participate in all class 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.
SCOUTING MERIT BADGES RCN $32 resident / $40 non-resident
11–17 years
FIRST AID In this course, Scouts will work towards achieving their First Aid merit badge. They will learn about and perform a wide variety of skills, including providing treatment for fractures, dislocations, sprains, strains, cardiopulmonary emergencies, heat and cold related emergencies, stroke, shock, and more. Scouts will also learn about and practice CPR and the use of an AED. Participants should have completed all first aid requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks and should bring necessary equipment and items to include lunch, drinks or a refillable water bottle, and a first aid kit prepared for home to discuss with your counselor. 8166, Oct. 20, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; 8167, Dec. 8, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
SWIMMING Scouts will work towards earning their Swimming Merit Badge with a certified Merit Badge Counselor and Water Safety Instructor. Scouts will demonstrate knowledge of and proficiency in a variety of skills, including water safety, swimming, rescues, flotation, survival swimming, diving and more. Basic swimming skills will not be taught and participants must successfully complete the BSA swimming test in order to attempt the majority of the course requirements. Participants should bring necessary items, to include swimwear, a towel, dry clothes, lunch, drinks or a refillable water bottle, and swim goggles (if desired). 8164, Sept. 29, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; 8165, Nov. 3, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
THE AQUATIC ACADEMY The Aquatic Academy is a result-driven, family owned and operated swim school whose staff combines for more than 35 years of experience and hold a variety of American Red Cross certifications including Lifeguarding, CPR, and First Aid. They offer affordable private, semi-private, group, and adult swim lessons. For more information, log on to theaquaticacademy.net or call 281.594.SWIM (7946) .
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