Lifeguard Class – Blended Learning

Dear Lifeguarding Course Participant:

We are excited to offer you American Red Cross Lifeguarding Blended Learning. Blended learning combines online learning with in-person skills sessions where you will practice skills and demonstrate competency. Please plan to complete all eLearning modules, including the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid final eLearning exam, at least a day prior to your first in-person skills session. Most participants complete the eLearning portion of the course in approximately 7 hours. Your experience may vary widely based on several factors, including your PC, internet speed, and previous training. I recommend beginning the online session as soon as possible to ensure that you are able to complete all eLearning modules prior to the first in-person skill session.

We anticipate conducting the in-class coursework and water skill sessions over approximately two eleven-hour days at Hood College Swimming Pool. Please plan on getting in the water each day and students must attend both days! You must complete the online portion prior to class! You should bring lunch with you as we will be working through lunch in order to get you out as quickly as possible.

ONLINE COURSE WORK

You will access the e-learning component through the email that will be sent 2 weeks prior to class.  When you receive your email you will access the online training portion by creating a log in by using your email address and password, click “Launch Course” to begin.

Please be prepared to provide proof that you completed the eLearning content using one of the following methods.

• Print or take a screen shot of your online course completion record available at the conclusion of the eLearning course and bring it to the first in-person skill session. It will read “Proceed to Skill Session”.
• Be prepared to login to the eLearning course on the first in-person skill session to display the completion status that appears above the “Launch Course” button.

IN-PERSON SKILL SESSIONS

Prerequisite 1

• Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed)
• Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs
• Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both

Prerequisite 2  (timed event under 1 minute 40 seconds)

• Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed).
• Submerge to a depth of 7 – 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, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface.
• Exit the water without using a ladder or steps

To earn certification, participants must:

▪ Complete all online course content in advance of the corresponding in-person sessions (blended learning courses only).

▪ Attend the entire course and participate in all class sessions.

▪ Actively participate in all course activities, including assuming various roles during skill practices, skill drills, activities and scenarios.

▪ Demonstrate proficiency in all skills.

▪ Pass the final written exam with a minimum grade of 80 percent.

▪ Pass the three (3) final skill assessments which include:

1. Timed Response – Participants must complete a passive submerged rescue, extricate with the assistance of an assisting rescuer, and rapid assessment (including the delivery of 2 initial ventilations by either rescuer) within 1 minute, 30 seconds, and then provide 3 minutes of single-rescuer CPR.
2. Rotation and Scanning – Participants must rotate into the lifeguard station, conduct surveillance from the station for 1 minute, and rotate out of the station.
3. Final Team Response Testing Scenario – Participants must perform a passive submerged rescue, extrication and rapid assessment, followed by multiple-rescuer CPR and use of AED and BVM resuscitator.

Lifeguarding Manual eBook

If you would like to access the lifeguard manual, here are the directions:

Access Code: 2589355AMM8VYNCFWS

eReader Link: https://ebooks.redcrosslearningcenter.org/

To view your eBook:

1. Copy your access code provided
2. Click the eReader link: https://ebooks.redcrosslearningcenter.org/
3. On the eReader page, to the right of “Sign In”, click “Access Code”.
4. Paste your access code in the access code
5. After submitting your access code, enter your full name, email, and set your password for the
6. You will then be successfully routed to your eBook library, and you will find your Lifeguarding Manual eBook, with 11 separate chapters.

Already have an eReader account with us?

1. Click the eReader link provided
2. Login to your eReader
3. After logging in, on the top right side of your profile, click the plus
4. Paste your access code from this email into the access code field, and your new eBook will display in your library.

Once redeemed, your eBook will be visible on your bookshelf for two years. You can choose to read via mobile using our apps. Just download our eBook Apps offered for IOS and Android devices, and login to your account. For more information on our eBooks, visit our eBooks page or contact us for more information

If you have questions, please contact me directly at 240-529-5774.

Sincerely,
Rob Fox
American Red Cross Instructor
Aquatic Training & Consulting Service