Safety Certifications

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Health Care Provider

Purpose of this course is to teach those with a duty to act (professional rescuers) the skills needed to respond appropriately to breathing and cardiac emergencies. This includes the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to care for a victim of cardiac arrest. People who wish to take the full CPR/AED course should purchase the “BLS for Healthcare Providers Student Manual.” The manual can be purchased at http://aha.channing-bete.com/ and the cost for the manual is $12. This Manual is not required for the re-certification course. For those who do not purchase the book, there will be some that are available to use, but they must be returned. Refunds will not be given for absence or cancellation without at least 1 weeks notice.

Certificate Issued and Validity Period

Participants who successfully complete the course have the choice of one of the following certificates:

  1. CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and the Healthcare Provider: 2 years
  2. CPR/AED for the Healthcare Provider: 2 years
  3. CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer: 2 years

 

2018/2019 Dates

Full Class (1 Day)

Cost: $60.00

  • September 24
  • October 15
  • November 19
  • December 17
  • January 14
  • February 11
  • March 11
  • April 15
  • May 13

 

Class times: 6:00pm-10:00pm

Recert Class (1 day, must present current card)

Cost: $50.00

  • September 10
  • October 8
  • November 12
  • December 10
  • January 21
  • February 19
  • March 18
  • April 22
  • May 20

Class Times: 6:00pm-9:00 p.m.

Basic First AidAmerican Heart Assoc Logo

This certification provides people with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency situation, to help keep someone alive, to reduce pain, and to minimize the consequences of injury until professional medical help arrives. People who are interested in taking the First Aid course should purchase the “Heartsaver First Aid Student Workbook.” This book can be purchased at http://aha.channing-bete.com/ and the cost of this book is $9. For those who do not purchase the book, there will be some that are available to use, but they must be returned. Refunds will not be given for absence or cancellation without at least 1 weeks notice.

Cost: $50.00

Dates:

  • September 19
  • October 17
  • November 14
  • December 12
  • January 16
  • February 13
  • March 20
  • April 24
  • May 15

Class Times: 6:00pm-9:00 p.m.

 

Lifeguard Training

A cognitive and psycho-motor overview of the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies in confined, and non-surf open, water environments. Includes certification training in CPR and First Aid. Minimum age of 15 years. Refunds will not be given for absence or cancellation without at least 1 weeks notice.

Dates:

  • September 21-23
  • October 19-21

Class Times: Friday 5pm-10pm, Saturday 8am-4pm, Sunday 8am-3pm

Cost: $200.00

Note: Blended learning is offered for these classes.  You will be asked to complete online modules prior to attending class. Breaks will be given through out the classes. Bring towel, bathing suit, and lock for locker each day.

Lifeguard Re-Certs: 

Dates:

  • September 16
  • October 28

Class Times: 8:00am-6:00pm

Cost: $75.00

Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

Application of theories of learning, teaching and conducting an American Red Cross Infant to Preschool Aquatic Programs, Progressive Learn to Swim class and Community Water Safety.

Must be 16 years of age

Dates:

  • November 2-4

Class Times: Friday 5pm-10pm, Saturday 8am-6pm, Sunday 8am-4:30pm

Cost: $225.00 ($190.00 to the YMCA at registration, $35.00 to the American Red Cross for online training)

Note: Blended learning is offered for these classes.  You will be asked to complete online modules prior to attending class. Breaks will be given through out the classes. Bring towel, bathing suit, and lock for locker each day. Refunds will not be given for absence or cancellation without at least 1 weeks notice.

Pool Operation Certification

Dates:

  • September 29-30

Class Times: Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm, Sunday 8:00am-3:00pm

Cost: $180.00

Refunds will not be given for absence or cancellation without at least 1 weeks notice.