Lifeguarding/Aquatics Courses

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.