Certifications

First Aid | CPR | AED for Adults & Pediatric

The American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED program helps participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies. The courses in this program teach the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person (adult, child or infant) and to decide whether advanced medical care is needed. Certification is valid for two years from the certification date. When you sign up for the class, you must pay right away. There will be no refunds if you did not notify the instructor within 24 hours of the class. A minimum of 4 people must be enrolled in the class. Otherwise, the class will be cancelled and a refund or makeup will be offered. First Aid/CPR/AED Flyer

Upcoming Dates 2023

February 18th: 9a-2p

April 15th: 9a-2p

Member Rate: $70.00

Non-Member Rate: $75.00

*Program membership is not required to participate in this class.

Registration Options

Lifeguard Certification

The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatics emergencies. This includes land & water rescue skills as well as first aid and CPR.

Upcoming Dates 2023

TBA

Prerequisites

Must be 15 years old on or before the last scheduled session of the course
Must successfully complete the prerequisite skills evaluation on first day of class: 300 yard swim, tread water for 2 minutes (using legs only), retrieve 10 lb brick from six-feet of water or deeper
You must be present for ALL the days in order to receive your certification

Cost: $150.00

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*No refunds for inability to successfully complete prerequisite testing.

Lifeguard Re-Certification

Must possess and provide proof of a current lifeguard certification to enroll in re-certification class.

Upcoming Dates

TBA

Cost: $80 for Y Members and $105 for Y Program Member or Non-Members

Prerequisites

Current lifeguard certification. If your certification is more than 30 days past the expiration date, you will be required to take the full lifeguard course.
Must successfully complete the prerequisite skills evaluation on first day of class: 300 yard swim, tread water for 2 minutes (using legs only), retrieve 10 lb brick from six-feet of water or deeper

*No refunds for inability to successfully complete prerequisite testing.

WSI – Water Safety Instructor

The purpose of this instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach courses and presentations in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program including Parent and Child Aquatics, Preschool Aquatics, Learn-to-Swim, Adult Swim, Private Lessons, Water Safety Courses (including Safety Training for Swim Coaches*) and Water Safety Presentations.

Upcoming Dates

TBA

Cost: $100 for Y Members and $125 for Y Program Member or Non-Members

Prerequisites

Be at least 16 years old on or before the last day of the Instructor Course
Demonstrate the ability to perform the following swimming skills:

1. Swim the following strokes consistent with the Stroke Performance Charts, Level 4:

Front Crawl – 25 yards
Back Crawl – 25 yards
Breaststroke – 25 yards
Elementary Backstroke – 25 yards
Sidestroke – 25 yards
Butterfly – 15 yards

2. Maintain position on back for 1 minute in deep water (floating or sculling)

3. Tread water for 1 minute

Certification Request:

Do you have a group of people who are looking to take a class but don’t see a date that it is offered? Look no father! Contact Simone Sohk, the AQ Director to see if you can set up a class at the YMCA or at your facility / place of business. Email: ssohk@blackhawkymca.org