Basic Lifeguard – Blended Training

The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguard course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until emergency (EMS) personnel take over. Successful completion results in a 2-year certification in Lifeguard skills, CPR/AED for Lifeguards, and First Aid for Lifeguards.

You must be at least 15 years of age by course completion to participate in the Basic Lifeguard course. Blended learning course participants will receive a link to the e-learning modules upon successful completion of the pre-course session. These modules must be completed before the remainder of the in-person sessions.

Pre-registration is required. Cancellations must be made a minimum of 1 week in advance and only 80% will be refunded. Must attend and participate in all sessions to complete the course.  Instructors will provide additional information to registered participants via email.

CPR-First Aid/CPR/AED for Adult/Child and Infant

The primary purpose of the American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI)  First Aid/CPR/AED program is to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies. The courses in this program teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person and to decide whether advanced medical care is needed. Attend the in-person skill session and receive a 2 year certification upon successful participation in the skill session.

Pre-registration is required. Cancellations must be made a minimum of 24 hours in advance. Please stop in or call the YMCA Membership Desk at 218-327-1161 to register for this class. Class will be held in the classrooms in the Active Living Center at the Y.

LIFEGUARD REVIEW

Persons seeking to renew their lifeguard certification at or near the end of their 2 year certification period are eligible to participate in a Review Class. This shortened version of the lifeguard class will review concepts and skills, and includes an opportunity to brush up on rescue and care-giving skills. Successful completion results in a 2 year certification in Lifeguard skills, CPR/AED for Lifeguards, and First Aid for Lifeguards.

You must have a current certification OR a certification that has expired no more than 30 days to be eligible to participate in a review session. Instructors will provide additional information to registered participants via email.

Pre-registration is required. Cancellations must be made a minimum of 2 business days in advance. Must attend and participate in all sessions to complete the course.

Incentives may be available for prospective employees of the Itasca County Family YMCA.