April 26 - June 02, 2024
Lifeguard Training
Roger Carter Community Center • 3000 Milltowne Dr Ellicott City, MD 21043 Organized by Howard County Government
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About this event
Description
| Prepare to save lives and make a difference in your community! Learn the skills necessary to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Specific pre-course swimming requirements available when registering. You must attend every class, successfully complete required skills and pass written exams to receive the Red Cross certification for 2 years in Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for the professional rescuer. You must be prepared to swim at all classes. Pre-requisites:
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You must attend every class, successfully complete required skills and pass written exams to receive the Red Cross certification for 2 years in lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for the professional rescuer. You must be prepared to swim at all classes.
Prerequisites for lifeguard training include: Swim 300 yards continuously; Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs; Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds by starting in the water, swimming 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10 pound object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, exit the water without using steps or a ladder.
Sub-Activities
Age and Gender
Ages 15-255 · Co-Ed