Lifeguard Certification - Greater Atlanta Christian School
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Lifeguard Certification - Greater Atlanta Christian School
Lifeguard Certification
Lifeguard certification courses are for individuals who have never taken a lifeguard certification class before. If you are already a certified lifeguard and need to renew your certification, we offer recertification classes. Only individuals who have never held a lifeguard position before or who do not currently have a valid lifeguard certification are eligible for this particular class. This training course is open to everyone. All candidates must at least meet the minimum requirements.
Course prerequisites
Skills acquired upon completion of course
Swim a continuous 300 yards using freestyle, breaststroke, or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.
Demonstrate the ability to successfully retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object and exit the water successfully.
Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.
Participants that are able to successfully complete all aspects of the lifeguard course for the professional rescuer will receive an American Red Cross Certificate, which is valid for 2 years. The certificate will indicate that participants have successfully received and completed the Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid course for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid.
First Aid Skills/CPR/AED Skills
Effective Scanning/Surveillance Techniques
Injury Prevention
Victim Recognition
Professional Rescue Skills
Emergency Breathing Skills
Implementing Emergency Action Plans
Basic Water Rescue Skills
Facility Safety
Cardiac Emergencies
Preventative Lifeguard Training
Shallow Water Rescue
Deep Water Rescue
Head, Neck or Back Injury Skills
Communication Skills
Teamwork
Contact
Emily Krug
Director
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Lifeguard Certification
Lifeguard certification courses are for individuals who have never taken a lifeguard certification class before. If you are already a certified lifeguard and need to renew your certification, we offer recertification classes. Only individuals who have never held a lifeguard position before or who do not currently have a valid lifeguard certification are eligible for this particular class. This training course is open to everyone. All candidates must at least meet the minimum requirements.
Course prerequisites
Skills acquired upon completion of course
Swim a continuous 300 yards using freestyle, breaststroke, or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.
Demonstrate the ability to successfully retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object and exit the water successfully.
Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.
Participants that are able to successfully complete all aspects of the lifeguard course for the professional rescuer will receive an American Red Cross Certificate, which is valid for 2 years. The certificate will indicate that participants have successfully received and completed the Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid course for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid.
First Aid Skills/CPR/AED Skills
Effective Scanning/Surveillance Techniques
Injury Prevention
Victim Recognition
Professional Rescue Skills
Emergency Breathing Skills
Implementing Emergency Action Plans
Basic Water Rescue Skills
Facility Safety
Cardiac Emergencies
Preventative Lifeguard Training
Shallow Water Rescue
Deep Water Rescue
Head, Neck or Back Injury Skills
Communication Skills
Teamwork
Contact
Emily Krug
Director
Register
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