Lifeguarding and CPR/AED Course (Blended Learning)
Course Schedules
5/17 at 7:30pm-9pm (Swim test & Written test)
5/24 at 7:30pm-10pm (CPR/AED + In-water)
5/25 at 5pm-10pm (In-water + Finals)
5/31 at 7:30pm-9pm (Pending)
Where we meet
460 Passaic Ave, Lodi, NJ 07644
@Pool balcony
Class description
The Lifeguarding course provides participants the knowledge and skills to prevent recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies in both shallow water (less than 7 feet) and deeper water (7 feet or more) and to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. This class is taught in a blended learning format and the assigned online portion(s) must be completed prior to each instructor-led session. Participants who successfully complete this course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding (including deep water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid valid for 2 years.
Prerequisites
1. Minimum age: 15 years;
2. Complete a swim- tread-swim sequence: Jump into the water submerge resurface swim 150 yards (using the front crawl breaststroke or a combination of both) maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs then swim 50 yards using the front crawl breaststroke or a combination of both.
3. Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds by starting in the water swimming 20 yards surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 to 12 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point holding the object at the surface with both hand exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
4. Complete online portion(s) prior to begin the course.
Re-certification
Former American Red Cross lifeguards whose certifications expired no more than 30 days before the beginning of the course
Re-Entry Participants
Former participants of American Red Cross lifeguard course held by NJSG less than 1 year who want to re-enter to finish the course.
Attendance
Participants must attend all classes.
Fees
$420 (New participants)
$250 (Re-certification or Re-Entry participant)
$15 (CPR, AED Resuscitation maks- Adult, Child, and Infant)
Refund policy
100% refund by 5/3
50% refund by 5/10
No refund or credit on/after 5/11
NOTE
A minimum of 8 participants are required.
Schedules are subject to change.