Roseville Area Schools Community Education

Lifeguarding & Bloodborne Pathogens - Blended Learning

The primary purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding program is to train lifeguards to act with speed and confidence in emergency situations both in and out of the water. Topics include water rescue skills, surveillance, and recognition, first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies, CPR, AED and more. Once certified, participants are able to work at facilities that have pools that have a depth of 5 feet of more. Certified lifeguards gain personal fulfillment while building build confidence by learning the importance of teamwork and leadership, being responsible and accountable, while also contributing to their communities. Lifeguard certification can provide excellent networking and employment opportunities. This course has both an online and in-person portion to meet the 27 hours of training that is required to become certified. The online portion must be completed before the first day of the in-person portion of the training.

To become certified, participants must:

1. Be at least 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the course.

2. Complete the online portion prior to the first day of in-person training and bring proof of completion.

3. Complete the following swimming prerequisites:

4. Pass the skills and written exam.

5. Participate in all 27 hours of training and must attend all in-person hours .