American Red Cross Safety Classes
This class will provide you with an American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR for Professional Rescuer Nationally recognized Certification. Requirements: You must be 15 years of age by the last day of class and be able to complete the following skills on the first day of class: Swim 300 yds. Continuously Tread water for 2 minutes legs only Retrieve 10 lb. brick from 7 ft of water Other Information: For this class you will need to come prepared to swim every day, and be on the floor for training. Please bring a packed lunch.
| Dates | Times | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Monday-Wednesday, November 23-25, 2020 | 10am-5pm | $200 |
| Monday-Wednesday, December 21-23, 2020 | 10am-5pm | $200 |
| Monday-Wednesday, December 28-30, 2020 | 10am-5pm | $200 |
| Sundays, January 10, 17, 24, 31 | 12pm-5pm | $200 |
| Monday-Wednesday, February 15-17, 2021 | 10am-5pm | $200 |
Purpose: To provide youth (Ages 11-15) who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. This training will help participants to develop leadership skills; learn how to develop a babysitting business, keep themselves and others safe and help children behave; and learn about basic child care and basic first aid. Includes a Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification.
| Dates | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, November 23, 2020- Bridgemill Fire Station | 8:30am-3:30pm | $89 |
| Monday, December 21, 2020- Oak Grove Fire Station | 8:30am-3:30pm | $89 |
| Saturday, January 16, 2021 | 9am-4pm | $89 |
| Monday, February 15, 2021- Hickory Flat Fire Station | 8:30am-3:30pm | $89 |
Adult American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid 2 year certification
| Dates | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, November 21, 2020 | 9am-11am | $80 |
| Saturday, February 27, 2021 | 9am-11am | $80 |
Lifeguard Instructor training is offered at the Cherokee County Aquatic Center. Please see Course Description, Eligibility, and Prerequisites before registering.
NOTICE: This class is a Blended Learning Class. You will be sent a link one week before the start of the class via the email entered at the time of registration to access the Online Learning Portal. Online work must be completed before the first day of class.
Course Description:
- The American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor course trains instructor candidates to teach American Red Cross Lifeguarding, Shallow Water Lifeguarding, Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding, Waterfront Skills, Waterpark Skills, First Aid, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, Administering Emergency Oxygen and Bloodborne Pathogens.
- This course prepares instructor candidates to use course and presentation materials, conduct training sessions and evaluate the progress of candidates in a professional-level course.
Eligibility:
- Be at least 17 years old
- Possess a current Red Cross certification in Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED
Prerequisites:
- Complete the online portion of the Lifeguarding Instructor course thru the Red Cross learning center (before the first day of class)
- Pass two rescue skill scenarios that test lifeguard and CPR skills (on the first day of class)
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