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AMERICAN RED CROSS CERTIFICATIONS
The Middlesex YMCA Aquatics Department has several certified American Red Cross Instructors and we routinely offer courses for staff, members, and non-members from the community. Certain topics have several different levels of certification, so be sure to choose the correct one. All courses follow American Red Cross standards.
*All Classes require a minimum of 3 registered participants. Have questions? Contact US.
LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION
Provides entry-level participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. All participants must pass the pre-test to participate in the course.
Prerequisites:
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Blended learning lifeguard classes - 9.5 online classroom work and 19.5 hours in person training. Online work must be completed prior to in person training.
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Minimum age 15 years old
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Swim 300 yards (12 laps) continuously on front
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Tread water for two minutes using legs only
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Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds by starting in the water, swimming 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10 pound object, return to surface and swim 20 yards on back to return to the starting point, exit the water without using steps or ladder.
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Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for two years.
Registration Information:
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Fee: $375
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In person classes will be held on Friday, Saturday & Sunday at the Middlesex YMCA, 99 Union Street, Middletown, CT 06457
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Blended learning classes require students to complete online work prior to the start date of the in person sessions.
UPCOMING TRAININGS
2/14 - 2/16
Friday 4pm - 8pm
Saturday & Sunday 8am - 5pm
LIFEGUARD RE-CERTIFICATION COURSE
This abbreviated lifeguarding course briefly reviews course information and allows practice of skills and knowledge before testing. Current certification in Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED is required to participate. Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certification for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED which is valid for two years.
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Fee: $175
UPCOMING TRAININGS
nothing scheduled at this time
CPR AND FIRST AID CERTIFICATION
OR RE-CERTIFICATION
Registration Information:
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Fee: $75
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Blended learning classes require students to complete online work prior to the start date of the in person sessions.
UPCOMING TRAININGS
CPR for the Professional Rescuer
Sunday, 2/9 (12 - 4pm)
Please note: If any class or program is canceled by the YMCA, a full refund of paid program fees, will be made from the YMCA. Other membership, program, joiner’s and drafting fee are nonrefundable.