This class provides the necessary entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide professional level care of breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illness until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over.
The course fee includes certification in lifeguard training, first aid professional level CPR, and AED. MUST HAVE 5 PARTICIPANTS IN ORDER TO RUN THE COURSE.
Swim Test to be held on October 24 from 4pm to 5pm at the YMCA.
Classes will be held:
- November 8 from 4pm to 8pm
- November 9 from 9am to 5pm
- November 10 from 9am to 5pm
PRE-REQUISITES:
- Swim 300 yds continuously and demonstrate breath control & rotary breathing
- Tread water for 2 minutes
- Feet first surface dive to 7 ft.
- Retrieve a 10 lb brick and swim 25 yds.
- 7-hour online course must be completed prior to classes
Members $150, Nonmembers $180
Contact Barb Schmidt with questions at bschmidt@mtrymca.org.