American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Class

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Class

Join the NAS Patuxent River and NRC Solomons Riverside Aquatics teams for an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification blended curriculum class. Classes will be held Oct. 11-21 and Feb. 14-24 at the Drill Hall Indoor Pool.

All participants must successfully complete the prerequisite skills test on the first day of class in order to continue through to the instruction portion (online and in person).

Refunds will not be issued if participant is unable to execute/pass/complete any portion of the course to the American Red Cross standards. This includes the prerequisite skills test, written tests and skills tests (water rescues and scenarios/CPR/first aid/AED and final rescue scenarios as outlined by the American Red Cross).

For more information, call 301-757-3943.

 

Prerequisite Swim Test

  • Sequence #1: Swim-Tread-Swim
    • 150-meter continuous swim (swimming continuously with face in the water demonstrating good breath control - front crawl or breaststroke)
    • 2-minute tread (hands at surface of the water and use of legs only)
  • Sequence #2: Timed Event
    • Timed 20-yard swim retrieving a 10-pound brick from 12-foot depth and exiting the water

 

Class Dates

  • Oct. 11-21 | Registration Sept. 16-Oct. 7
    • Oct. 11, 6-8 p.m.: Prerequisite in-water skills test
    • Oct. 12-18, online: Coursework - independent self-study
    • Oct. 19-20, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.: Course lecture, skills work
    • Oct. 21, 4-8 p.m.: Final skills tests (water/dry land scenarios and written test)
  • Feb. 14-24 | Registration closes Feb. 10
    • Feb. 14, 5-8 p.m.: Prerequisite in-water skills test
    • Feb. 15-21, online: Coursework - independent self study
    • Feb. 22, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.: Course lecture, skills work
    • Feb. 23, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Course lecture, skills work
    • Feb. 24, 4-8 p.m.: Final skills tests (water/dry land scenarios and written test)

 

Cost

  • $275 per person
  • Includes lifeguard manual and CPR mask

 

Registration

  • Registration for the Oct. 11-21 class will be held Sept. 16-Oct. 7.
  • Registration for the Feb. 14-24 class closes Feb. 10
  • To register, stop by the Drill Hall or call 301-757-3943.
  • Participants must be 15 years of age by the last day of the course and provide proof of age at the time of registration.
  • Registration is open to all with base access.