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100

Lifeguard Course

Persons 15 years or older are eligible to participant in this
American Red Cross Program to become certified Pool Lifeguards.
 

What you will be certified in  

Students will learn Lifeguard Rescue Skills, First Aid, and CPR. 
Upon successful completion of this course participants will receive
American Red Cross certifications in Lifeguard Training,
CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED Essentials,
Oxygen Administration,
and Title 22.

 

What to know

Class Prerequisites: Participants must be at least 15 years old, able to swim 300 yards (12 lengths of a 25 yard pool) without stopping, using the front crawl and breast stroke and able to retrieve a 10 lb weight from 7 feet then swim 20 yards with the weight using legs only.

Requirements for Successful Completion: Students must attend all classes to pass this course. In addition students must also pass all skills tests and score 80% or higher on all written exams.

What to Bring: Swim suit, towel, pen or pencil, lunch or lunch money.

 

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Class Location

Santa Monica Swim Center
2225 16th Street
Santa Monica CA, 90405

Registration

Cost: $100 for residents and $130 for non-residents
Walk-in, fax-in registration or
RecEnroll.
2225 16th street
Fax: (310) 450-5076

Registration will be on a first come first served basis.

Questions

Call (310) 458-8700

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