American Red Cross Safety Classes
- Lifeguard Training
- Babysitting + Pediatric CPR
- CPR/AED/First Aid
- Lifeguard Instructor
- ARC Safety Training for Swim Coaches
The ARC LG class is designed to teach you the basics in water safety and the proper protocol when dealing with any emergency in and around water This course is a blend of both traditional lecture style and crucial hands-on training to teach you effective techniques to deliver prompt care to those in need. Students successful passing this class will be lifeguard certified.
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 yards
-Continuously tread water for 2 minutes only using your legs
-Retrieve a 10lb brick from 7 ft of water
Additional information: Be prepared to swim every day and be in both a classroom setting as well as on the floor for training. Also, please bring a packed lunch.
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| Sunday's Only August 14, 21, 28 | 10A-5P | $225 |
This course provides aspiring babysitters with the knowledge and skill set necessary to care for children and infants safely and responsibly. This training helps participants develop leadership skills, learn how to develop a babysitting business, keep themselves and others safe, help to teach children to behave and learn the basics of childcare and first aid. Safe Kids of Cherokee County will be stopping by to do a course in Safely Administering Medication and Safe Sleeping. This course will also certify participants in pediatric first aid and CPR for those that meet the requirements.
Prerequisite:
Must be between the ages of 11-15.
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This course will teach you the necessary skills to help others during times of crisis. Learn to recognize the signs that someone needs help and how to administer the right type of care. This class is a blended format with an online portion required to be completed prior to the first day of class.
Requirements:
Must be at least 15 years old by the last day of class
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The purpose of this course is to train instructor candidates to teach the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Courses. Participants who successfully complete all course requirements will receive a nationally recognized Lifeguard Instructor Certification. This is a blended course with an online component required to be completed prior to the first day of class.
Prerequisites:
Students must be at least 17 years old by the last day of class.
Must possess a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification and complete the following: multiple rescuer CPR responses and deep submerged rescue, extrication and CPR scenario.
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This course helps to fulfill the Coaches Safety Education requirement for USA Swimming and Y USA with a 2 year certification. Prerequisites: Must be at least 15 years of age by the end of the course and must be comfortable in chest-deep water. This course will also certify coaches in CPR/AED/First Aid. *Portions of this course will be done online.
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