Be Prepared to Prevent, Protect and Respond
Courses Offered:
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED
- Lifeguard Training with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
- Lifeguard Training with CPR/AED for professional Rescuer (Recertification)
- Junior Lifeguarding
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 and to decide whether advanced medical care is needed.
This program offers a choice of first aid, CPR, and AED courses to meet the various training needs of a diverse audience and is offered in a traditional classroom format.
Course Fee: $60
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Courses
Lifeguard Training with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illness until emergency medical services personnel take over.
This course includes the following certifications: American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/ First Aid/ CPR/AED (valid for 2 years). A rescue mask and hip pack will be provided as part of the course fee. This course includes approximately 19.5 hours of in-person instruction and 7 hours online.
Requirements
- Must be 15 years old by the last day of class.
- 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. Swim goggles may be used.
- Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs.
- Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:
The practice sessions will require some strenuous physical activity. If a medical condition or disability exists that might prevent participation in the activities, or there are questions about fully participating in the Lifeguarding course, please contact the aquatic manager.
Course Fee: $230 ($75 is non-refundable if the pre-test is failed)
Jr. Lifeguard Camp Includes:
- Five lessons (3.5 hours each): $90
- Monday-Friday 8 am- 11:30 am
- Friday’s Class Jr. Guards Will Be Given The Opportunity To Shadow One Of Our Staff After Class
- Session 1: June 16th-June 20th
- Session 2: July 14th-July 18th
Requirements:
- Must be 12-15 years old by June 16th
- Must be able to swim nonstop 50 yards without assistance
- Must be able to tread water for 1 minute
- Must be able to fully submerge head in water
Participants Will Receive:
- Junior Lifeguard Shirt
- Whistle
- Free access to Morristown Landing Aquatic Center during Recreation Swim until Aug. 10th
Junior Lifeguarding Ages 12-15
Junior Lifeguard Camp is a great way to teach teens responsibility and skills while having fun. Students will be introduced to basic lifeguard skills, including water safety, rescue, CPR, AED, and first aid.
