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Course Purpose
The purpose of the American Red Cross r. 24 Lifeguarding Instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach the basic-level courses in the American Red Cross Lifeguarding program.
Course Prerequisites
? Be at least 17 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the Lifeguarding Instructor course.
? Possess a current basic-level certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid. (Note: r.17 Lifeguarding certification accepted)
? Successfully complete the online session of the Lifeguarding Instructor course prior to the
precourse session.
? Successfully complete the prerequisite skill assessment scenario to continue in the course. The prerequisite skill assessment scenario evaluates the following skills:
o Entry
o Swimming approach
o Surface dive in deep water (7 to 10 feet)
o Passive submerged rescue
o Rapid extrication (with an assisting rescuer)
o Rapid assessment
o Single-rescuer CPR (3 minutes)
If there are any questions regarding this course, please contact (253) 480-2480.
Location
Covington Aquatic Center
Instructor
Gabrielle Rivera
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