American Red Cross Classes

Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and First Aid for Public Safety Personnel

This American Red Cross program prepares lifeguards to respond with speed and confidence during emergencies, both in and out of the water.

Training includes water rescue skills, surveillance and recognition, first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies, CPR, and AED use. The course provides the training and certification required by Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.

Course Prerequisites

To receive certification, participants must successfully complete all American Red Cross prerequisites and requirements. Refunds are not issued to participants who do not meet these standards. Please review all requirements before attending class.

Attend all scheduled class dates and times
Demonstrate proficient skills
Pass a written exam with a score of at least 80 percent
Be at least 15 years old on the last class date
Complete the American Red Cross 8-hour online course before the first class date

Swimming and Water Skill Requirements

Prerequisite 1: Swim–Tread–Swim Sequence

Participants must complete the following sequence without stopping:

Jump into the water, fully submerge, and resurface
Swim 150 yards using front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both (no back or side swimming; goggles allowed)
Tread water for 2 minutes using legs only
Swim 50 yards using front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both

Prerequisite 2: Timed Event (1 minute, 40 seconds)

Start in the water and swim 20 yards
Dive to retrieve a 10-pound weight from 7–10 feet deep
Swim 20 yards back to the starting point holding the weight with both hands
Keep face at or near the surface and use legs only
Place the weight on the pool deck and exit the pool without assistance
Goggles are not allowed for this drill

Classes Offered

New Certification: For individuals who need a new certification or whose certification has been expired for more than 30 days
Recertification: For individuals renewing a certification that is not more than 30 days past the expiration date
Title 22 Training Only: For lifeguards who did not originally complete Title 22 training with their lifeguard certification

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