The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Course is to train instructor candidates to teach the American Red Cross Lifeguarding, Lifeguarding Blended Learning, Shallow Water Lifeguarding, Waterpark Skills, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Healthcare Providers, Administering Emergency Oxygen and Blood borne Pathogens Training Courses and/or Modules.

Prerequisites 

1. 1. Participants must be at least 17 years old.
   2. Must possess a current American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED Certification.
   3. Complete Red Cross Online Pre-Course, 8 Hours

Course Details

• 4-Full Days
• Blended Learning Course includes a required online component prior to the first in-class session.
• No new students are allowed to enroll into a course within 48 hours of a course start date. There are no exceptions to this rule and the online coursework must be completed prior to the first in-class session.

The primary 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 professional level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services EMS personnel take over.

Prerequisites 

• Participants must be at least 15 years of age on the first day of class
• Complete Red Cross 7 Hour Online Coursework, must print out verification of completion and bring to the first day of in-class session
• Pass Swim Test: 300 yard continuous swim of Front Crawl or Breaststroke
• 2 minute tread using legs only
• Timed Drill: Retrieve a 10-lb. brick from 7 ft. depth and swim 200 yards with the weight in their hands, using legs only. Once at the wall, the weight is placed on the side and the student must climb out unassisted – so no ladders.

Course Details

• 2-Full Days
• Blended Learning Course includes a required online component prior to the first in-class session.

The American Red Cross First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (FAFPSP) Course provides Lifeguards, Firefighters, Peace Officers and other non-aquatic professionals with the knowledge and skills to meet the first aid training requirements as defined in Title 22  of the California Code of Regulations.

Prerequisites 

• Participants must meet the minimum age requirement of 15 years old
• Lifeguard candidates must also successfully complete the appropriate skills evaluation

Standalone CA First Aid Title 22

• 2-Full Days
• This course is 24 hours and 40 minutes in length.

Lifeguarding and First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22)

• 4 Full Days
• This course is 43 hours and 45 minutes in length.

The primary purpose of the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification is to train Instructor candidates to teach all of the courses presented in the Swimming and Water Safety Program to all age groups; from Parent and Child Aquatics, Preschool Aquatics, Learn-to-Swim Levels 1 to 6 and Adult Swim. This certification is the gold standard for all Swimming Instructors.

Prerequisites

• Participants must be at least 16 years of age on the first day of class
• Complete Red Cross 8 Hours Online Course work, must bring verification of completion to first day of class
• Proficiently Swim 25 yards of each of the 6 strokes (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly, Elementary Backstroke and Sidestroke)
• Tread water for 1 minute only using legs. Face must stay above the surface of the water
• Back float for 1 minute in deep water

Course Details 

• 2-Full Days
• Blended Learning Course includes a required online component prior to the first in-class session.

The American Red Cross Basic Water Rescue course provides individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent, recognize and respond to many types of aquatic emergencies. This course also prepares individuals for aquatic emergencies by teaching them how to protect themselves while assisting others. This certification is valid for 3 years.

Prerequisites 

• No prerequisites however being comfortable in waist-high water is essential.

Course Details 

• Single Day, 4 Hour Course
• This is not a blended learning course, no online component.

This course helps fulfill the Coaches Safety Education requirement for USA Swimming and meets the water safety requirements for the YMCA of the USA Certification Requirements for Swim Coaches. This course highlights possible life-threatening and potentially hazardous situations in and around the water and the techniques and skills for preventing and dealing with them. This course also provides information about workout and warm-up procedures, racing starts, event safety, emergency planning, electrical safety, weather and environmental conditions, and handling of medical conditions and injuries, including first aid.

Prerequisites 

• Participants must be at least 15 years old
• Participants must be comfortable in chest-deep water, at minimum
• Must complete the 2.5 Hour Online Safety Training for Swim Coaches Coursework

Course Details 

• 6 Hour Course
• Blended Learning Course includes a required online component prior to the first in-class session.

The American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED program helps participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies. This course will help you learn the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person and to decide whether advanced medical care is needed.  This program offers a choice of first aid, CPR and AED courses to meet the various training needs of a diverse audience.

Course Details 

• 2-3 Hour Course
• Blended Learning Course includes a required online component prior to the first in-class session.

Red Cross Certification Manuals:

1. Lifeguard Certification  & First  Aid  Title  22  Courses
   • Lifeguarding Manual
2. Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification
   • WSI Manual
3. Basic Water Safety Certification
   • Swimming and Water Safety Manual 
4. Safety Training for Swim Coaches Certification
   • Safety Training for Swim Coaches Participant Manual
5. CPR Certifications
   • First Aid/CPR/AED Participant Manual
   • First Aid/CPR/AED Adult Ready Reference
   • First Aid/CPR/AED Pediatric Ready Reference

1. Attend and Participate in all class sessions and activities
2. Demonstrate competency in all required skills. No goggles will be allowed
3. Pass the final skills scenario
4. Successfully pass the written final exam with an 80% or better

1. Proof of Age
2. Any Completed Blended Learning Online Coursework brought to first day of in-class session.
3. Download Course Materials
4. Bathing suit, towel, no bikinis allowed
5. Pen or Pencil, paper for note taking
6. CPR Mask if applicable to course
7. Wear comfortable clothes; bring a light sweater in case of cooler weather
8. Lunch or Lunch money if applicable

Refund Policy: 

There are no refunds once the course has been registered for and payment has been received. Payment in full from the entire group must be received prior to the date of class.

Class Transfer: 

There are no class transfer options for on-site group training. If our trainers travel to you, every student whom has signed up for the course is expected to be in attendance.

Cancelled Class:

The Swimming Swan LLC., reserves the right to cancel any classes at any time. If a class is cancelled, a full refund will be given OR students will be given the option to transfer classes to another date with no additional fees.

48 Hour New Student Enrollment:

No new students are allowed to enroll into a course within 48 hours of a course start date. There are no exceptions to this rule and the online coursework. must be completed prior to the first in-class session.

No Visitors:

Only registered students are allowed on the pool deck and/or in the classroom during class. All visitors must wait outside in the parking lot OR leave the premises until class is over for the day.

Blended Learning Internet Requirements: 

Chrome is recommended when logging into the Blended Learning Course for your online course work. Do not use Internet Explorer. If you are using Safari or Firefox , you must go to your internet settings and turn off any popup blockers for the course to work correctly. You should use a laptop or desktop computer, we do not advise you use a cell phone to complete your online course work.