American Red Cross Certification Courses
These courses are designed for anyone who is interested in learning or renewing their lifesaving skills. The CPR/AED/First Aid course is for any initial responders who need to know adult and pediatric CPR, use of an AED and first aid. Participants will need to complete in-class practical skill demonstration as well as written testing to earn a two year certification. Register HERE.
| Tues, May 22 | 5pm – 10pm | CPR/AED/First Aid | $95/$120 |
| Sun, June 24 | 12pm – 5pm | CPR/AED/First Aid | $95/$120 |
| Tue, July 24 | 5pm – 10pm | CPR/AED/First Aid | $95/$120 |
American Red Cross Lifeguarding Class
New or expired candidates for an American Red Cross lifeguarding certification must take the ARC Lifeguarding course in full. This course covers American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR Pro certifications. Attendance is required during all days of the class. Participants will need to download an electronic copy of the participant manual (link provided before class begins) or may purchase a hard copy for an additional $35. Participants must pass all prerequisite swim tests, demonstrate all skills and pass both written tests to earn certification. Cost of the course is $165 for members, $250 for non-members. Certification is valid for two years. Register HERE.
| Class 1 | Prerequisite swim: 4/6, 4/7 | Classroom/Pool sessions: 4/18 – 4/22 |
| Class 2 | Prerequisite swim: 5/4, 5/5 | Classroom/Pool sessions: 5/16 – 5/20 |
| Class 3 | Prerequisite swim: 5/20 | Classroom/Pool sessions: 5/30 – 6/3 |
The 2018 courses will be blended learning courses with portions of the class completed online during the week, between pool sessions. The first meeting will cover the prerequisite swim test and some basic course info. After successfully completing the pretest on the first pool day, students will be given the link to complete the online portions of the course. These must be completed prior to the class and pool sessions. For more details on each class, please contact Aquatics Director Ray Carroll at [email protected]
American Red Cross Lifeguard Re-certification Training
Re-certify current American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR Pro certifications. Attendance is required during scheduled days of the class, and there will be required online viewing of course content. Participants will need to bring proof of current certification the first day to be allowed to participate in the course, and must pass all prerequisite swim tests, demonstrate all skills and pass both written tests to earn re-certification. Cost of the class is $110, certification is valid for 2 years.
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| Class 2 | Re-certs will be integrated into the LG courses above. | Contact Aquatics Director Ray Carroll to schedule at [email protected] |
Babysitting Safety Course
Tuesday June 19, 2018 10am – 2pm ***This class will be held at the State College YMCA***
This interactive course trains sitters to prevent emergencies through proper safety planning and gain knowledge if an emergency should occur. During this training, each participant will be Red Cross certified in First Aid. This course is designed for ages 11-16 years old. Cost for YMCA of Centre County members is $55, for non-members $65.
Jamie SanFilippo
[email protected]
814-237-7717