Sussex County YMCA - CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATIONS

Learn how to save a life today! The Sussex County YMCA is an authorized provider of the following American Red Cross Certifications:

American Red Cross Classes 2010

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•    AED – Learn to use an Automated External Defibrillator to save victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Participants must have a current CPR certification (please bring proof to class) or be completing AED certification along with a CPR class.

•    Babysitter’s Training (11 - 15 years) - Gain the skills and confidence you need to become a great babysitter. Learn decision making skills, first aid and basic care skills. All participants receive a Babysitter’s Handbook and earn an American Red Cross Babysitter’s training certificate upon completion of the course.

•    Community CPR & Oxygen – Lay responders will gain the knowledge and skills to provide care for adults, children and infants who have breathing emergencies, such as choking, and learn to perform CPR.

Community CPR /AED & O2

Saturday	February 27	7:00am - 3:30pm
Saturday	June 5	7:00am - 3:30pm

Recertification - Community CPR/AED

Saturday	March 6	1-4:30
Saturday	April 24	9am-12:30pm
Saturday	June 19	1:00-4:30pm

• Oxygen Administration - Learn to properly use oxygen equipment in the event of breathing emergencies.

• CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED – This certification is required by health professionals and lifeguards, who have a professional duty to act in an emergency and provide care. The class covers adult, child and infant CPR (one and two rescuer), and use of the Automated External Defibrillator to save victims of sudden cardiac arrest.

CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED

Wednesday	April 7	8:30am-5pm
Saturday	May 15	7:30-4:00
Wednesday	June 23	8:30am-5pm

Recertification - CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED

Monday	March 22	6:00-9:30
Friday	May 21	5:30-9:00pm
Saturday	June 19	9:00am-12:30 pm

• First Aid/AED – Participants learn the skills and knowledge necessary to give care in an emergency situation, help sustain life until medical assistance arrives and minimize the consequences of injury and sudden illness.

First Aid

Saturday	March 6	8:00am-12pm
Saturday	April 24	1:30-5:30
Thursday	June 3	5:30-9:30

• Guard Start – A hands on, informative class for teens aged 12 – 15 years to teach them the skills needed to become the lifeguards of the future. Class focuses on observation skills, swimming skills and safety around the water.

• Lifeguard Training - A 36-hour course includes Waterfront Lifeguard, First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification. Minimum age 15 years old. Must pass the pre-requisite swim test (550yds swim, retrieve a 10 lb brick from a depth of 9ft). If unable to pass the pre-requisite test, a refund less $130.00 will be processed.

Lifeguard Training Courses - Download Registration Form

Fri, Sat & Sun	March 19 to 28	F 6-9pm S&S 8am-3pm
Monday - Friday	April 5- 9	9am-5pm
Monday & Thursday	April 26 to May 20	6:00-9:30
Saturday	May 1-29	8:00-4:00
Monday - Friday	June 21-June 25	9am-5pm
Monday - Friday	August 16-20	8:00-4:00

Lifeguard Recertification - Download Registration Form

Monday & Thursday	March 15 & March 18	6:00-9:30
Monday & Thursday	May 24 & 27	6:00-9:30
Saturday	June 12	7:00-3:30

• Water Safety Instructor - Learn to teach swim lessons and work with children. This certification is required for many summer jobs at our local pools & waterfront.

Water Safety Instructor Courses - Download Registration Form

Tuesday-Friday	April 6- 9	11am-6:30pm
Tuesday-Friday	June 22-June 25	11am-6:30pm

• Lifeguard Instructor Training - To train instructor candidates to teach basic-level Lifeguarding. Be at least 17 years of age on or before the last scheduled day of the instructor course. * Call for dates.

Let our instructors train your staff in CPR, AED or First Aid. Group rates also available for business and staff trainings. For more information please contact the Aquatics Department.