First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguard Certification

Certification courses are offered to students, faculty/staff, and community members and are conducted by American Red Cross certified instructors. Participants must be at least 15 years old.

Basic First Aid Full Course

Basic First Aid teaches participants the knowledge and skills necessary to give basic first aid care in an emergency situation and help sustain life and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until medical help arrives. This certification is required for all Recreation and Wellness student employees and various other positions on campus. There are no prerequisites. This certification is valid for 2 years.

CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED

Full Course

The CPR with AED for the Professional Rescuer teaches participants to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children, and infants; use an AED on an adult or child victim of cardiac arrest; and use personal protective equipment to stop bloodborne pathogens and other diseases from spreading. There are no prerequisites. This certification is valid for 2 years. Pocket mask is included.

Review Course

The CPR with AED challenge is a re-certification course that renews the CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer certification for 2 years. Pocket mask is NOT included. Review is recommended prior to class attendance as challenge courses do not cover all material outlined in the manual.

Lifeguard Training

Full Course

This Lifeguard/First Aid and CPR/AED certification is valid for 2 years. Pocket mask included. Women must wear a one-piece suit, and men must wear draw string swim trunks. Attendance in all four sessions is required.

Review Course

The Lifeguard challenge is a re-certification course for individuals who are looking to renew their Lifeguard certification. To take this course, participants must hold a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard certification and pass skills and exam with no review. This course renews Lifeguard/First Aid and CPR/AED certification for 2 years. Pocket mask is NOT included. Review is recommended prior to class attendance as challenge courses do not cover all material outlined in the manual.

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