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Training

Registrations for Certification Classes are on a first come, first serve basis in person or through the registration portal. Class cancellations may occur if the minimum number of participants is not met.

For questions about Lifeguard Certifications, contact Ben Hennegan.

bhennegan@gccschools.com

Lifeguard

This American Red Cross Certification class covers Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid, and AED skills. 

 

Initial Certification

Prerequisites:

  • To participate in the Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) course, participants must:
  • Must be at least 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the Lifeguarding course.
  • Successfully complete the two prerequisite swimming skills evaluations:
  • Prerequisite 1: Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest
    • Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed)
    • Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs
    • Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both
  • Prerequisite 2: Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds
    • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed).
    • Submerge to a depth of 7 - 10 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 hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface.
    • Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
  • Minimum enrollment: 5
  • Maximum enrollment: 10

Full Certification Cost: $250

Upcoming Class Dates: TBD

Recertification

If you have been certified previously, this class will extend your certification for two years.

Prerequisites:

  • Previous certification must have been American Red Cross Certification.
  • Previous certification must be active (not expired).  If your certification is expired, please contact Chris Breed at the GAC to determine if you meet the requirements for the recertification class.
  • Minimum enrollment: 5
  • Maximum enrollment: 10

Recertification Cost: $150

Upcoming Class Dates: TBD

CPR Classes

The American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED blended learning course equips students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults children and infants. It is designed for students who need a certification that satisfies OSHA workplace or other regulatory requirements. This class is taught in a blended learning format and the online portion (accessed via mobile desktop or tablet) must be completed prior to attending the Instructor-led skills session. Upon successful completion a valid 2 year digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED is issued.

CPR Certification Cost: $65

Upcoming Dates: TBD

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