Shallow Water Lifeguard
This is a two day class located at the Paul Center 39 Concord Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Please make sure this is the right class for you, there are no refunds once you sign up. This is Shallow water Lifeguarding, up to 5 feet.
The purpose of the Shallow Water Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level shallow water lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills needed to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies in shallow water up to 5-feet deep and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services personnel take over. This program offers a choice of Shallow Water Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED courses to meet the various training needs of a diverse audience.
Prerequisites
Candidates must:
- Be 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the course.
- Swim 100 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. You 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. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.
- Complete a timed event within 50 seconds:
- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using the front crawl or breaststroke. Your face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.
- Submerge to a depth of 4 to 5 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and walk or swim 20 yards to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object at the surface of the water.
- Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
Blended Learning Duration: This class is approximately 7 hours eLearning and 20 hours in-person, including skills practice and skills testing.
Certification: 2 year certificate Shallow Water Lifeguard
2 year certificate CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
