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    Red Cross Certification Courses 
     
    Wilson Aquatics will offer two American Red Cross training courses for both certification and non-certification lifeguards.  The courses offered by the Wilson Aquatic staff will feature certifications in Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid, AED Training and Blood Borne Pathogen training.  These courses will be offered to Wilson School District residents and non-residents.  All current residents will receive first priority in reserving a spot in any course but are still required to submit full payment within the specified time frame in order to hold a spot in the course.  Due to the nature of these courses, prerequisites may be required of the students prior to participation.  This includes, but is not limited to: age, swimming skill and pre-certification requirements.   
     
     
     
     


    2017 Fall Red Cross Program Offerings will be posted shortly.

     

     Lifeguard Training Course

    This 2 year Red Cross certification will include: lifeguard training, CPR, AED, & First Aid certifications upon completion.

    This course is designed specifically for individuals who are interested in obtaining their American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification for the first time. This course provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel takeover.

     

    Prerequisites:

    Minimum age: 15 by course ending date

    Swim 300 yards continuously

    Tread Water 2 minutes using only the legs

    Complete a timed event within 1 minute & 40 seconds

    Exit the pool without using a ladder or steps

     

     

    Class Dates & Times

     Friday Oct. 20, 2017 6-9 pm

    Friday Nov. 3, 2017 6-9 pm

    Friday Nov. 10, 2017 6-9 pm

    Friday Nov. 17, 2017 6-9 pm

    Sunday Nov. 26, 2017 12-6 pm

     

     

     

     

    Lifeguard Renewal Course

    Dates will be announced shortly.

     This course will be offered to individuals who currently obtain a Red Cross Lifeguard certification which will expire before the summer season.  In order to participate in this course you must show proof of current Red Cross Lifeguard certification.   

     

    COURSE RENEWAL DATES

     

    Payment Information: Payment may be made by check payable to Wilson School District.  

     

     

      * All participants attending the The Lifeguard Training Course are expected to be on time and present at ALL classes. If absolutely necessary the instructor will work to make up ONE missed class

     

    Cost:                Lifeguard Training Course: $275 Resident/ $300 Non Resident

                   

                             Lifeguard Renewal Course: $150 Resident/ $175 Non Resident

     

    Registration: 

     In order to run a successful course we need a minimum of 10 participants 

     

     

    To Register for the Lifeguard Renewal Course click here 

     
Last Modified on September 21, 2017