Water Safety Training Courses at Mylan Park
The Peak Health Aquatic Center at Mylan Park is proud to partner with the American Red Cross to offer the following safety training courses.
We are also planning on offering additional safety programs in the future. Please check back as we expand our offerings to support the community.
- Lifeguard Training
- CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer with Basic First Aid
- Lifeguard Instructor Course
- Water Safety Instructor Course
FEES: $250 PER STUDENT
The Lifeguarding course provides participants the knowledge and skills to prevent recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies in both shallow water (less than 7 feet) and deeper water (7 feet or more) and to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. This class is taught in a blended learning format and the assigned online portion(s) (accessed via mobile desktop or tablet) must be completed prior to each instructor-led session. Participants who successfully complete this course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding (including deep water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid valid for 2 years.
PRE-REQUISITES:
- Minimum age: 15 years;
- Complete a swim- tread-swim sequence: Jump into the water submerge resurface swim 150 yards (using the front crawl breaststroke or a combination of both) maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs then swim 50 yards using the front crawl breaststroke or a combination of both.
- Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds by starting in the water swimming 20 yards surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 to 12 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point holding the object at the surface with both hand exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
FEES: $150 PER STUDENT
The Lifeguard Recertification Course is for those who currently posses a valid Red Cross Lifeguard Certification. This course will go over the staples of Lifeguarding, Techniques and scenarios. Successful candidates will receive a two-year Lifeguard Certification. Must be 15 years or older with a current valid Lifeguard Certification.
The Lifeguarding Recertification course is designed to refresh your knowledge and skills. Upon successful completion, you will renew your certification for another two years.
This course is offered in a blended learning format. In addition to the in-person skills portion, students must complete 6–7 hours of online coursework prior to the start of the course.
Prerequisites
To participate in the Lifeguarding Recertification course, you must have a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification, or a certification that has been expired for no more than 30 days.
Course Requirements
During the course, participants will have the opportunity to review and practice their lifeguarding skills. To successfully complete the course, participants must pass the final written test and all three final skill assessments:
Assessment 1 – Timed Response
Participants must complete a passive submerged rescue, extricate the individual with the assistance of another rescuer, and perform a rapid assessment—including the delivery of two initial ventilations by either rescuer—within 1 minute and 30 seconds. Participants must then provide 3 minutes of single-rescuer CPR.
Assessment 2 – Rotation and Scanning
Participants must rotate into the lifeguard station, conduct surveillance from the station for 1 minute, and then rotate out of the station.
Assessment 3 – Final Team Response Testing Scenario
Participants must perform a passive submerged rescue, extrication, and rapid assessment, followed by multiple-rescuer CPR and the use of an AED and BVM resuscitator.
FEES: MYPARK PLUS+: $175 | MYPARK: $262.50 | GUESTS: $350
The American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor Course trains instructors to teach the basic-level American Red Cross Lifeguarding courses. This program is offered in a blended learning (online learning with instructor-led skill session) format.
Students must have access to internet to complete online portion of training. Students will receive a link to access content at least 1 week in advance of the course, or at the time of registration. Participants must come to class with proof of completing online content.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Classroom (traditional classroom or blended)
- Attend the entire course.
- Participate in all skill sessions and scenarios.
- Demonstrate competency in all required skills and scenarios.
- Blended Learning (online learning and instructor-led skills session).
- Participate in all course activities.
- Demonstrate competency in all required skills.
FEES: MYPARK PLUS+: $75 | MYPARK: $90 | GUESTS: $115
This American Red Cross training program is meant for professional-level rescuers to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants until more advanced medical personnel take over. This program is offered in traditional classroom or blended learning (online learning with instructor-led skill session) formats.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Classroom (traditional classroom, instructor-led)
- Attend the entire course.
- Participate in all skill sessions and scenarios.
- Demonstrate competency in all required skills and scenarios.
- Pass the final written exam with a minimum grade of 80 percent (20 Correct answers out of 25 questions).
- Blended Learning (online learning and instructor-led skills session).
- Complete all lessons of the online learning session and pass the online Assessment with a score of at least 80%.
- Participate in all course activities.
- Demonstrate competency in all required skills.
FEES: MYPARK PLUS+: $175 | MYPARK: $262.50 | GUESTS: $350
The Water Safety Instructor certification course trains candidates to teach courses and presentations in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program by developing their understanding of how to use the course materials, how to conduct training sessions and how to evaluate participants progress.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Students must be 16 years of age to participate AND
Demonstrate the ability to perform the following swimming skills (on the first day of class):- Swim the following strokes consistent with Level 4:
- Front Crawl, Back Crawl, Breaststroke, Elementary Backstroke, Sidestroke – 25 yards
Butterfly – 15 yards
Back float for 1 minute (floating or sculling)
Tread water for 1 minute
- Front Crawl, Back Crawl, Breaststroke, Elementary Backstroke, Sidestroke – 25 yards
- Swim the following strokes consistent with Level 4:
IMPORTANT DATES
UPCOMING CLASSES
Lifeguard Certification: October 16-18
Recertification: October 11
