The primary purpose of a recertification course is to give participants who are currently certified American Red Cross Lifeguarding the opportunity to review the course knowledge and skills within a formal course setting to maintain their American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification. Lifeguarding training is conducted and evaluated in water depths ranging from 3 to 13 feet. Candidates should be able to comfortably submerge in waters of at least 10 feet to take this course.

PREREQUISITES

• Must hold a current or recently expired American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification. Certifications that have expired must be within the past 30 days of the expiration date to be considered valid.
• Successfully complete the two prerequisite swimming skills evaluations below:
  1. Submerge, resurface, and swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or both. Back or side strokes are not allowed. Use goggles if needed. Then, tread water for 2 minutes using only your legs. Finally, swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or both.
  2. Start in the water and swim 20 yards (goggles not allowed). Submerge to 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, and swim 20 yards on your back to return, holding the object with both hands and keeping your face near the surface. Exit the water without a ladder or steps.

CERTIFICATION

Participants who complete the Lifeguard Recertification course will receive a 2-year American Red Cross certificate in Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water), CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, and First Aid.

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