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SPRING 2012 CERTIFICATION CLASSES

All certification classes offered by the Student Recreation Center meet the standards for current American Red Cross Emergency Cardiovascular Care Guidelines.

In addition to the following classes, ask us about scheduling a First Aid/CPR session for your Student Group, Organization, or University Department. Call 303-492-6949 for more information.

Classes Meet in Conference Room #1 of the Student Recreation Center.

Class Days Times Dates Fee Code
Lifeguard Training T,R 5:00-9:00pm 2/21 - 3/15 $165 530430A
Lifeguard Training M,W 4:00-8:00pm 4/2 - 4/25 $165 530430B
Lifeguard Training Review T,R 4:00-8:00pm 2/7 - 2/16 $84 430440A
Community First Aid & CPR M,W 5:00-9:00pm 2/6 & 2/8 $75 430410A
Community First Aid & CPR T,R 4:30-8:30pm 3/13 & 3/15 $75 430410B
Schwinn Cycle Instructor SUN 9am-5pm 4/22 $150/$195 530100

Descriptions
 
Lifeguard Training

This 32-hour course includes all the necessary Lifeguard Training material from the American Red Cross. Certification in CPR for the professional rescuer, and First Aid.

Prerequisites include:

  • Ability to swim 300 yards continuously, using the following strokes for 100 yards each: Freestyle / Breaststroke / Freestyle & Breast stroke combined.
  • Surface dive to a minimum depth of 7-10 feet and retrieve a 10-pound weight.
  • Swim 20 yards with a 10 lb. object using legs only.

Prerequisite swim test is administered at the first class. You must attend all classes to receive certification.

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Lifeguard Training Review

If you have a current Lifeguard Training Certificate that's about to expire, this is the class for you. It includes certification in CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Lifeguard Training, and Basic First Aid. All candidates must still pass the prerequisite skills check as with basic Lifeguard Training (prerequisite swim test is administered at the first class session).

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Community First Aid and CPR

This nine-hour Standard First Aid Course covers everything from burns and broken bones to choking and heart attacks. This is an extended course that includes adult, infant, and junior CPR. The fee includes your personal protection mask and all textbooks.

You must attend all classes to receive certification.

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Schwinn Cycle Instructor