American Red Cross Certification

David's Swim School and American Red Cross have partnered to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and provide professional-level care breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical service (EMS) personnel take over.

Prerequisite

Before joining this program the following must be met: Must be 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of this course. Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates required to place their hands under their armpits. Complete time event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.

Requirements

• Attend and participate in all class sessions.
• Demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities.
• Demonstrate competency in all required final rescue skill scenarios.
• Pass both Sections- CPR/Aed for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid and Section- Lifeguarding Skills final written exams with minimun grades of 80 percent.