American Red Cross Aquatics
Looking for a summer job as a Lifeguard or perhaps a career in the aquatics industry? Would you like to know how to successfully help someone experiencing an emergency in the water? Does your job require you to maintain a certain certification?
Since 1914, American Red Cross aquatics training has been the trusted leader in lifeguard and water safety training. You can choose from a variety of classes that provide the best training for staying safe in, on and around water. The classes incorporate the latest research and instructional techniques to make learning easy, fun and relevant. Recent updates to the program reflect the latest ECC science and findings from the 2011 United States Lifeguard Standards Coalition Report.
Get rescue ready with aquatics training from Safety Training Solutions! We can provide training at your aquatics facility or we can provide a local training facility. Classes at our partner facility are held year round in a comfortable, indoor heated pool.
Below is a listing of our most popular aquatics classes, if you don’t see a class schedule that you need, or if you have questions, contact us here
If you have a group of people who need training, contact us here for more information, a quote, or to reserve your preferred training date right now.
Lifeguard (25 hours) $235
Learn the knowledge and skills needed to help prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Through videos, group discussion and hands-on practice, you’ll learn patron rescue and surveillance skills, land and water rescue skills as wells as first aid and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers. Optional add on modules include Waterpark or Waterfront Lifeguarding. Prerequisites: Must be at least 15 years old and pass certain swimming requirements. Price can vary based on facility location. 2 year Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers certificate Enroll now
Lifeguard Review (13 hours) $139
The review course format optimizes a participant’s ability to successfully complete the knowledge and skills evaluations. Course Prerequisites: Individuals with a current Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED or Shallow Water Lifeguarding/ First Aid/CPR/AED certificate may participate in a review course. 2 year certification Enroll now
Shallow Water Lifeguard (24 hours) $235
Provides entry-level shallow water lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills needed to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies in shallow water up to 5 feet deep and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. 2 year certification Enroll now
Shallow Water Lifeguard Review (12 hours) $139
The purpose of a review course is to give individuals the opportunity to review the course content within a formal course setting. The review course format optimizes a participant’s ability to successfully complete the knowledge and skills evaluations. Course Prerequisites: Individuals with a current Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED or Shallow Water Lifeguarding/ First Aid/CPR/AED certificate may participate in a review course. 2 year certification Enroll now
CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers (5½ hours) $93
Designed for Lifeguards, this program combines discussions, video and hands-on training. Real-life rescue scenarios reinforce decision-making skills. Free online quarterly refreshers. Course covers how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants including primary assessment, 1 and 2-rescuer CPR, AED, ventilations, BVM, and airway obstructions. This course is comparable to American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers. This course meets the 2010 ECC guidelines. Optional training in use of epinephrine auto-injectors and asthma inhalers available. Free online quarterly refreshers. 2-year certification Enroll now If money is a consideration, consider the comparable ASHI class
First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22) (15 hours) $139
Additional First Aid Training for Lifeguards, Peace Officers and other interested parties. Prerequisites: Current CPR/AED for Lifeguards or CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers Certification. Course Review: 9 hours, 2 year certification Enroll now
Administering Emergency Oxygen (1 hour and 40 minutes) $45
Gives participants the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to a victim of a breathing emergency using breathing devices, including resuscitation masks, bag-valve-mask resuscitators (BVMs) and emergency oxygen. Prerequisites: Current adult, child or infant CPR certification. Course length 1 hour, 5 minutes when taught with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers. 2-year certification Enroll now
Bloodborne Pathogens Training (1½-2 hours) $45
This course meets OSHA’s revised Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. To teach employees how bloodborne pathogens are spread; how to help prevent exposure incidents by following work practice controls, using engineering controls and personal protective equipment, practicing good personal hygiene and properly cleaning and disinfecting equipment and supplies; and how to recognize, report and follow up on employee exposures to infectious materials. 1-year certification Enroll now
Water Rescue (4 hours) $59
Provides individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent, recognize and respond to many types of aquatic emergencies. Basic Water Rescue course targeted audiences include: public safety personnel, police officers, firefighters, emergency medical services (EMS) personnel, parents including foster or adoptive, teachers or coaches, counselors, therapists, or other individuals who care for children, camp personnel and trip leaders, daycare workers, clubs and organizations engaging in water activities, such as Girl Scouts of the USA, Boy Scouts of America and Boy’s and Girl’s Clubs of America. Water fitness instructors, aquatic therapists, aquatic rehabilitation specialists and anyone else involved in water activities for recreation and health. Individuals who work on or around the water, such as industrial workers, marina staff, concession staff, and water-based ride attendants at amusement parks. Course Prerequisites: none however participants should be comfortable in chest deep water. 3 year certification Enroll now
Safety Training for Swim Coaches
To provide training in aquatic safety for competitive swim coaches and officials, athletic trainers, athletes participating in aquatic activities, aquatic exercise trainers, and other individuals involved in aquatic competition or exercise programs.
Safety Training for Swim Coaches
An Easier Way to Meet Your Certification Requirements
Safety Training for Swim Coaches was developed in partnership with USA Swimming to teach those involved in competitive swimming, including coaches, officials and trainers, how to help:
- Maintain a comfortable and safe environment for swimmers
- Prevent accidents and emergencies
- Respond to ill or injured swimmers in water or on land
Convenient Blended Learning Format
Updated with new content on safe sport policies, emergency planning and first aid, Safety Training for Swim Coaches is now available in a convenient blended learning format that includes online and in-water training. Plus, it’s easier than ever to add on CPR/AED training. Course Prerequisites: Minimum age of 15. Participants must be comfortable in chest-deep water. Enroll now
Waterpark (3 hours, 40 minutes)
The purpose of the Waterpark Skills module is to teach lifeguards the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to emergencies in aquatic facilities with waterpark features. 2 year American Red Cross certificate indicating Waterpark Skills. The Waterpark Skills certificate is only valid when accompanied by a current American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED or Shallow Water Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED. Certification Prerequisites: Candidates must have a current American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED or Shallow Water Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED. Enroll now
Waterfront (5 hours, 40 minutes)
The purpose of the Waterfront Skills module is to teach lifeguards the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to emergencies in non-surf, open-water areas found at public parks, resorts, summer camps and campgrounds. The Waterfront Skills certificate is only valid when accompanied by a current American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED. Certification Prerequisites: Candidates must have a current American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED. 2 year certification Enroll now
Lifeguard Management (7 hours)
Take the next step in your career as an aquatics professional with this one-day course that teaches aquatic managers and lifeguard supervisors how to effectively manage lifeguards and keep patrons, lifeguards and aquatic facilities safe. You’ll learn about hiring and training lifeguards, team building, risk management, emergency response planning and more. No course expiration on certification Enroll now
Asthma (:40 minutes) $18
The lesson provides training in the use of an inhaler device and can be presented as an add-on lesson to the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers course or any other Red Cross course. Enroll now
Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto-Injectors (1 hour) $18
Training in the use of an epinephrine auto-injector and can be presented as an add-on lesson to the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers course or any other Red Cross course. If it is presented as a stand-alone lesson, all course participants must possess a current CPR certification. Enroll now
