TV Lifeguarding/CPR

2012 Lifeguard Classes

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Click Here to REGISTER  http://www.ymcabham.org/registerforprograms 

We have quite a few classes available from February to May that will fit in just about everyone's schedules.  Upon successful completion of the Lifeguard Class you will receive the following Red Cross Certifications: Lifeguard - CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer - and First Aid (all certifications are valid for 2 years).

Please Note: You must be 15 years of age on or before the final scheduled day of class.

Prerequisite Skills (These will be done at the start of the first day of class)

1. Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing.  Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed.
2. Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs.
3. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds
   • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards.  The face may be in or out of the water.
   • Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
   • Return to the surface and swim 20 yard on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath.
   • Exit the water without using the ladder or steps.

Class Dates:

• February 22-26
• March 19-24 *Spring Break Session* Class times for this class will be 10-5 all week
• March 28-April 1
• April 11-15
• April 18-22
• April 25-29
• May 2-6
• May 9-13
• May 16-20
• June 6-10

Class times unless already noted are as follows:



Wednesday-Friday 4p-9pm / Saturday 9a-5p / Sunday 9a-1p

Cost:

$220  ($70 non refundable deposit due at time of registration - $150 due Immediately upon the completion of the prerequisite swim)

 Taking the lifeguard class does not guarantee certification - you must pass all physical skills, scenarios and written tests to become certified.

2012 CPR / AED and First Aid Certification Classes

• January 14
• February 18
• March 10
• April 14
• May 8 (5-9p)
• June 5 (5-9p)
• July 10 (5-9p)
• August 7 (5-9p)
• September 8
• October 13
• November 3
• December 1

Unless otherwise noted all classes are taught 8a-12p

Cost per class:

• CPR/AED certification (Adult or Adult/Child) = $35
• CPR/AED certification (Adult or Adult/Child) plus First Aid = $60

For more information please contact:















Missy Gooden















mgooden@ymcabham.org