Safety Certifications
Download a schedule: CPR&LifeGSpring2025
Basic Life Support (BLS)/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. Cancellation is required at least 7 days prior to class date. After 7 days prior to the class date, payments are not refundable.
Certificate Issued and Validity Period
Participants who successfully complete the course have the choice of one of the following certificates:
- CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and the Healthcare Provider: 2 years
- CPR/AED for the Healthcare Provider: 2 years
- CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer: 2 years
2025 Dates
Basic Life Support (BLS) – Full Class (4 hours)
Cost: $45.00
- January 6
- February 3
- March 3
- April 7
- May 5
Class time: 6:00pm
CPR/First Aid/AED Combination Class (Heartsaver)
This course combines the Heartsaver CPR/AED and First Aid courses. Cancellation is required at least 7 days prior to class date. After 7 days prior to the class date, payments are not refundable.
Cost: $80
- January 8
- February 5
- March 5
- April 9
- May 7
Class Time: 6:00pm
Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED Combination Class (Heartsaver)
This course trains participants how to respond to and manage illnesses and injuries in a child or infant in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. Those who take this course include: anyone involved in childcare who have a duty to respond to illnesses and injuries in a child or infant in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. Including: childcare workers, teachers, camp counselors, etc.. Topics covered include: First Aid basics, CPR/AED and choking; CPR and AED use for adults; Children and Infants, Adult, Child, and Infant Choking. Cancellation is required at least 7 days prior to class date. After 7 days prior to the class date, payments are not refundable.
Cost: $80.00
- January 15
- February 12
- March 12
- April 16
- May 14
Class Time: 6:00pm
E-Learning (cost is online class + $25 + card fee)
Please visit http://elearning.heart.org/ and find, pay for, and complete one of the courses offered (BLS/CPR; Heartsaver CPR/First Aid/AED; Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED). Call the YMCA at 701-775-2586 and ask to speak to a trainer to set up a skill test to complete certification. There are 3 costs involved: fee for online class, fee to YMCA ($25), and fee for the card
Card Fee: BLS $19; CPR/First Aid/AED $23; Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED $23
Aquatic Certifications
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. Certifications last for 2 years before recertification is required. Cancellation is required at least 7 days prior to class date. After 7 days prior to the class date, payments are not refundable.
Dates:
- January 11-12
- February 15-16
- March 15-16
- April 5-6
- April 26, 27
- May 17-18
- June 7-8
Class Times: Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday 8am-until finished
Cost: $230.00
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-Certification:
Dates
- January 12
- February 16
- March 16 (cancelled – combined with 4/27 class)
- April 6
- May 18
- June 8
Class Times: 8:00am-2:00pm
Cost: $110.00
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. Certification is good for 2 years before recertification is required.
Must be 16 years of age
Dates:
- January 25-26
- February 22-23
- March 22-23
- April 12-13
- May 3-4
- June 14-15
Class Times: Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday 8am-until finished
Cost: $230.00 ($195.00 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.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)/ (CPO Fusion)
Dates:
- February 1-2
- March 29-30
- May 10-11
Class Times: Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm, Sunday 8:00am-3:00pm
Cost: $350.00
Certified Pool Operator (CPO) recertification
Dates:
- February 2
- March 30
- May 11
Class Times: Sunday 8:00am-3:00pm
Cost: $152.00