Lifeguarding and ASHI/HSI CPR &First Aid Training
We offer a variety of classes to meet your needs, whether you are an individual or an organization. Classes that we plan to offer in 2023 – 2024 include:
- Lifeguard Full Course
- Lifeguard Re-certification
- CPR/First Aid
If there is a class that you would like to see us offer, let us know!
ASHI/HSI Blended CPR/FA
ASHI/HSI BLENDED CPR & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION
CPR course covers adult, child, and infant CPR and how and when to use an AED. You will learn the basic techniques for CPR and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). You will also learn First Aid for choking.
First Aid course covers injury assessment, bleeding control, fractures, strains, sprains, burns, care for shock, and other medical illnesses.
Participants will receive a two-year certification. These courses are American Health and Safety Institute /Health Safety Institute Approved program. The course meets OSHA-approved standards. An electronic coursework manual is provided.
Please note, this is not a healthcare provider course.
* 3 hours of online work must be completed before the start of class
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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9/1/21 | 12/31/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 60.00 | $ 80.00 |
Lifeguard Certification
LIFEGUARD TRAINING, RECERTIFICATIONS, BLENDED LEARNING
Through videos, group discussion and hands-on practice, you’ll learn teamwork, rescue and surveillance skills, First Aid and CPR/AED and other skills you need to work as a professional lifeguard. Successful completion results in a 2-year certification in Lifeguarding that includes first aid, professional-level CPR and AED in one certificate.
American Red Cross Lifeguard classes are for adults or young adults age 15 and over. Blended Learning lifeguard training classes provide 7 hours of online coursework to be completed prior to entering the classroom. This will enable the in-person lifeguard training sessions to be held in a shorter amount of time.
Seven hours of online coursework needs to be completed by the first day of class. You will receive a record verifying your successful completion of the online portion and this should be brought to the first day of class. Course material will be sent to the email you provide 2 weeks before in-person learning begins.
Completion of the online coursework alone does not certify you as a lifeguard.
Schedule:
Participants are required to attend all classes. No Exceptions! Classes to be held at the Greater Johnstown Community YMCA.
Schedule as follows:
- March 15: 6pm-8pm
- March 16: 9am-5pm
- March 17: 9am-5pm
Recertification:
- March 17: 9am-5pm
This course is strictly limited to those individuals that are at least 15 years of age at the start of the course.
Swimming Requirements:
- 300-Yard Swim: Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.
- Tread Water: Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates must place their hands under the armpits and keep their head above water.
- Timed Event: Starting in the water, swim 20-yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 12 feet, retrieve a 10-pound dive brick, return to the surface, swim 20-yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the brick and exit the water without using a ladder or steps. Must be completed within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Swim goggles are not allowed. Candidates should not swim the return distance underwater.
Cost: Lifeguard Certification: Members $190, Non-members $280
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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8/7/23 | 3/3/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 190.00 | $ 280.00 |
Available Sessions
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03/15/24 - 03/17/24
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Registration will open on 02/14/2024 |
Lifeguard Re-certification
Recertification:
- March 17: 9am-5pm
This course is strictly limited to those individuals that are at least 15 years of age at the start of the course.
Swimming Requirements:
- 300-Yard Swim: Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.
- Tread Water: Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates must place their hands under the armpits and keep their head above water.
- Timed Event: Starting in the water, swim 20-yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 12 feet, retrieve a 10-pound dive brick, return to the surface, swim 20-yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the brick and exit the water without using a ladder or steps. Must be completed within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Swim goggles are not allowed. Candidates should not swim the return distance underwater.
Cost: Lifeguard Re-certification: Members $95, Non-members $125
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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2/16/23 | 3/3/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 95.00 | $ 125.00 |
Available Sessions
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03/17/24
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Registration will open on 02/16/2024 |