Learn the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies in the American Red Cross Lifeguard course at SFA. You will also learn how to provide professional-level care until emergency medical services arrive for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses.
Prerequisites:
- Successfully complete the online Introduction to the Lifeguarding course prior to the pre-course skills session. The pre-course skill session includes a 300-meter swim, brick retrieval and a two-minute tread.
- Obtain all participant materials before entering the first session of the course. Materials consist of the lifeguarding course presentation and/or DVD and the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Manual (print or digital).
$134 for members
$184 for non-members
Read the cancellation and refunds policy before visiting the Student Recreation Center administration office to register.
Feb. 17 to 19, 2023
Course dates | Pre-Course Skills | Registration Deadline |
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5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19. |
6:30 p.m. Feb. 15 | Feb. 13 |
Recertification review course
This course is best suited for those with current lifeguarding certification who simply need to renew.
$74 for members
$139 for non-members
Read the cancellation and refunds policy before visiting the Student Recreation Center administration office to register.
Course is held 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.
Course Date | Pre-Course Skills Test | Registration Deadline |
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April 29 | April 26 | April 24 |