Commonwealth Aquatics, Training & Staff Development

Chantilly, VA 20152
ph: 804-909-3547
john@lyfgrd4u.com

Lifeguard Training

COMMONWEALTH AQUATICS TRAINING AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT IS PROUD TO OFFER AMERICAN RED CROSS AQUATIC COURSES, THE LEADER IN WATER SAFETY TRAINING SINCE 1914. ALL COURSES ARE TAUGHT BY RED CROSS CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS. PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE CERTIFICATION UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE COURSE. COURSE FEE INCLUDES ALL IN CLASS BOOKS AND MATERIALS. IN ADDITION TO THE COURSE OFFERINGS ON THIS PAGE WE CAN ALSO PROVIDE TRAINING AT YOUR FACILITY EITHER FOR YOUR STAFF OR AS A COMMUNITY COURSE

How Do I Register

To register for any of our courses, click on the course name, which will bring you to our contact us form. Fill out the form with the students information. The course id is the number following the name of the class begining with letters then 4 numbers in parantheses. By filling out this information a space in the class will be reserved for you, should your plans change, please be courteous and cancel your registration, so that another person can have the spot. Payment is not required in advance, information will be provided after submission of the form. However should you wish to Pre-Pay:

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Course Policies

Cancellation less than 24 hours prior to course starting will result in a fee equal to one half of the total course fee.

The use of Interpreters during the course is eincouraged for those that are in need of the service. We will assist in finding interpreters with 30 days notice. The cost of the interpreters will be the responsiblility of the studend.

Certification

Certification is provided to all successful students upon course completion by email from the American Red Cross. Learner records are maintained by the Red Cross by email, therefore each student will need to provide their own email address.

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LIFEGUARD TRAINING

Provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. Prerequisites: Minimum age: 15 years; Swim 300 yards continuously; Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs; Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds by starting in the water, swimming 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, exit the water without using steps or a ladder. Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years.

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LIFEGUARD TRAINING

PRE-COURSE SESSION

The participants in all Lifeguard Courses will have to complete a Pre-Course Session, which will consist of a 300 yard swim, treading water for 2 minutes without using any arm action and swimming a distance of 20 yards, submerging to a depth of between 7- 10 feet retrieving a 10 pound object, then swimming while holding the object on their chest back to the starting point, the canidate will then have to place the object on the deck of the pool the exit the water without use of a ladder or steps. The brick retrival must be completed in one minute and forty seconds. This session is usually the first evening of class, participants can attend any pre-course session if the one for their class is not convenient.

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COURSE LINKS

Blended Learning Offerings

A large number of American Red Cross courses today include an online component. The link for the online component will be sent along with the registration confirmation. The online portion must be completed prior to the first in person session.

Lifeguard Course LInk:

https://www.redcrosslearning.com/auth/login

Participants Manual

Updated and released in January 2017, the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Manual is used by participants in the new 2017 Lifeguarding Program. This newly revised program trains lifeguards to act with speed and confidence in emergency situations – both in and out of the water. Topics include water rescue skills, surveillance and recognition, first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies, CPR, AED and more. The new program reflects the latest Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) science and contains new, quicker, and more efficient extrication techniques for removing passive victims from the water. The lifeguarding manual includes end-of-chapter review questions to help participants retain course information and prepare for the final exam.

American Red Cross Lifeguarding Participants Manual

To Purchase;

LIFEGUARD TRAINING

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Course id = (LG22**)

Now Available: Register for One Class, Attend Any Session. Ideal for Those With Busy Schedules, Call for Details

Pre-Payment not required, however discounts are available should you wish to. If you would like to pay using a credit card.

(Please add $6.00 to cost of class)

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Please include Course id(LG21??)

(American Red Cross Lifeguard Book)

(Download Printable Schedule)