Lifeguarding Course

The American Red Cross Lifeguarding course teaches participants how to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies using in-water and on-land rescue skills. It includes care for breathing, cardiac, and injury-related emergencies and the use of rescue equipment until EMS arrives. Participants must meet swimming requirements, and those who pass earn a two-year certification.

Lifeguarding Recertification Course

The American Red Cross Lifeguarding Recertification course is for currently certified lifeguards who need to renew for another two years. It includes online review plus in-person skills practice and testing, covering timed rescues, surveillance, CPR/AED, and team response drills.

CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers

The CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers course trains duty-to-act responders—such as lifeguards and EMS personnel—to handle breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children, and infants. It covers high-quality CPR, AED use, rescue breathing, airway obstruction, and team-based response.

CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers Instructor

The American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers Instructor Course prepares candidates to teach CPR, AED, and emergency response skills. It combines online and in-person training on teaching methods, course management, and skill evaluation. Candidates must hold current CPR/AED certification, demonstrate competence, and pass written and practical exams.

Junior Lifeguarding Course

American Red Cross Junior Lifeguarding is designed

to guide youth to the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course by building a foundation of knowledge, attitudes and skills for future lifeguards. Participants are not required to master or perfectly execute skills. They should learn techniques and build stamina during

this program.

Shallow Water Lifeguarding 

Provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies in shallow water up to 5 feet and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over.

Shallow Water Lifeguarding Recertification

The Lifeguarding Recertification course is designed to refresh your knowledge and skills. Upon successful completion, you will renew your certification for another two years.

Waterfront and Waterpark Modules

The American Red Cross Waterfront Skills Module is an add-on for lifeguards working in open water like lakes or camps, focusing on deep-water rescues, underwater searches, and handling low-visibility environments. The Waterpark Skills Module is designed for lifeguards at waterparks and emphasizes surveillance in crowded, fast-moving attractions like slides and wave pools, along with managing high guest volume.