LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION
2 Day Course
Southern California | Denver Colorado
Lifeguard Certification course will train and certify participants to be a national lifeguard for swimming pools. The Lifeguard certification course includes the following American Red Cross certifications: Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED for the professional rescuer, valid for 2 years. We teach a blended learning course format with online education, classroom and in-water components. American Red Cross requires all Lifeguard certification candidates to complete the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Online Course prior to the first class date. Participants must be at least 15 years old at the time of the course. Streamline offers the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course in Southern California and Denver Colorado.
CERTIFICATIONS INCLUDED | Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer
CLASS DATES, LOCATIONS & FEE
SAVE $50.00 – Sign up for two courses at the same time OR two participants for the same course!
Valid for Lifeguard Training, Lifeguard Instructor, Water Safety Instructor
LIFEGUARD TRAINING COURSE FEE | Includes First Aid, CPR/AED certifications
| Lifeguard Training
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6 |
Sat, Jun 7, 2025 -
Sun, Jun 8, 2025 |
8:00 am -
7:30 pm |
Veterans Memorial Indoor Aquatics Center
5310 E. 136th Ave, Thornton, CO 80241 |
395.00 |
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PREREQUISITES
PREREQUISITES American Red Cross requires participants to successfully complete the following prerequisites, to receive certification. Refunds will not be issued to participants who do not successfully complete all course prerequisites/requirements, according to the American Red Cross standards. Please make sure you can complete the following course prerequisites/requirements before you attend class. Thank You!
- Red Cross requires the following for successful course completion: participants must attend all scheduled dates and times, demonstrate proficient skills and pass a written exam with a score of at least 80 percent.
- Participants must be at least 15 years old on the last class date
- Participants must complete the American Red Cross 8 Hour Online Course prior to the first-class date
- Successfully complete the two swimming/water skill prerequisites:
- Prerequisite 1 | Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping
- Participants jump into the water, totally submerge, resurface, swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both. According to Red Cross requirements, participants may not swim on their back or side and swim goggles are allowed.
- Tread water for 2 minutes, at the surface, only using legs.
- Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both.
- Prerequisite 2 | Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds
- Participants must start in the water, swim 20 yards (with their face in or out of the water), dive down and retrieve a 10-pound weight from 7-10 feet deep, then swim back 20 yards (to the starting point) holding the 10-pound weight with both hands, using their legs only. Participants must keep two hands on the weight and their face must remain at or near the surface.
- Once the participant reaches the pool wall, they must place the weight on the pool deck and climb out of the pool with no assistance. According to Red Cross requirements, participants may not wear goggles for this drill.
WHAT TO BRING TO CLASS
- Proof of age
- Proof of online course completion – screen shot or print a copy
- Download Course Manuals and Print Training Forms
- CPR mask if not purchased
- Bathing suit – one piece swim suits for females and rash guard (optional)
- Towel, sunblock, snacks and lunch, paper, writing utensil
*Please allow 15 extra minutes for parking and facility check-in
REFUND & CLASS TRANSFER POLICY
REFUND POLICY There are no refunds once the course fee has been received. Includes: participants who do not successfully complete the course or course prerequisites, do not attend all scheduled class dates and times, do not pass course skills with proficiency (according to American Red Cross requirements) or do not pass the written exam with a score of at least 80 percent.
CLASS TRANSFER | Class Transfer Fee is $45.00 The class transfer fee is $45.00 and must be received to transfer class dates. Participants must submit the Class Transfer and Waiver Release Forms online at least 72 hours prior to the original class date. Participants may transfer a total of one time and training must be completed within 90 days of the original class date. Please choose a class date and location you will be able to attend.
CANCELLED CLASS Streamline Health Services reserves the right to cancel any class. If a class is cancelled, registered participants will be given the option to transfer to another class date or receive a full refund.
PRINT CERTIfiCATION & CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEU)
PRINT CERTIFICATION For a copy of your digital certification, please visit Red Cross Digital Certificate
NOTE | Streamline Health Services does not have access to your Red Cross account. If you cannot remember your username and password, please contact the Red Cross Training Support Center at 800-Red Cross. Thank you!
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS The American Red Cross offers continuing education units (CEU) to maintain a license and/or certification. The American Red Cross is an approved authorized provider for the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). CEUs are offered as an add-on to training courses completed through the American Red Cross. Visit Red Cross CEUs to learn how to obtain CEUs.
