American Red Cross Certification
American Red Cross certification courses are designed to help individuals and families overcome reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life-threatening emergencies such as respiratory or cardiac problems, sudden illness, and injuries to infants, children, or adults. These are non-credit classes.
Course Types
New: For people who have not taken the class before or who want to review all skills
Recertification: For people who have current certifications and wish to review critical skills
Note: you must bring your current certification to the first class
Water Safety Instructor: For people who would like to teach swim lessons to children of all ages in the American Red Cross Water Safety Program
Lifeguard Instructor: For people who would like to get certified to teach the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED Essentials, Lifeguard Management, and First Aid
Fall 2022-Spring 2023 Courses
CPR/AED
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid Basics
American Red Cross certification courses are designed to help individuals and families overcome reluctance to act in emergency situations. Learn the skills to recognize and care for life-threatening emergencies such as respiratory or cardiac problems, sudden illness, and injuries to individuals of all ages. These are non-credit classes.
This 4-hour course teaches CPR/AED, rescue breathing, obstructed airway, choking care, basic first aid and bleeding control. All skills are taught for adult, child, and infant care. This class is for both new participants and those that need to recertify in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid Basics. Once you register for the Class pre-course material will be mailed out 7 days prior to the class. The pre-course work will take approx. 2 hours to complete and you must bring proof of completion with you to class. (Screen shot or print out)
| Date | Day | Time |
| August 25 | Thursday | 6pm-10pm |
| September 12 | Monday | 6pm-10pm |
| September 24 | Saturday | 9am-1pm |
| October 6 | Thursday | 6pm-10pm |
| November 19 | Saturday | 9am-1pm |
| December 5 | Monday | 6pm-10pm |
| February 4 | Saturday | 9am-1pm |
| March 7 | Tuesday | 6pm-10pm |
| April 1 | Saturday | 9am-1pm |
| April 19 | Wednesday | 6pm-10pm |
Must bring proof of completion of pre-course work to 1st class with you.
Cost
Member $42 | Non-Member $55
For more information or questions contact John Mihevic @ MIHEVIJP@MiamiOH.edu.
Lifeguard
American Red Cross certification courses are designed to help individuals and families overcome reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life-threatening emergencies such as respiratory or cardiac problems, sudden illness, and injuries to infants, children or adults. These are non-credit classes:
New Certification
These classes teach the necessary skills to guard at an aquatic facility. Successful participants will receive CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Lifeguard and First Aid Training certifications. Absence from any class will result in a failure of the course and forfeiture of registration fee. Instructors are not permitted to make up missed material with participants. New Lifeguard Training books and pocket masks are provided.
Prerequisite
Successful completion of the Lifeguard Training Prerequisite.
| Class | Date | Day | Time | Class |
| Lifeguard Training - Prerequisite | October 4 | Tuesday | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | For October 21-23 Class |
| Lifeguard Training - Prerequisite | March 14 | Tuesday | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | For March 28-30 Class |
| Lifeguard Training - Prerequisite | April 4 | Tuesday | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | For April 14-16 Class |
| Lifeguard Training - Prerequisite | April 25 | Tuesday | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | For May 5-7 Class |
| Lifeguard Training - Prerequisite | May 23 | Tuesday | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | For May 30-June 1 Class |
If you can't attend the above time, please contact John Mihevic and schedule a time before these dates.
Length of class
20 hours
Cost
Member $170 | Non-Member $230
| Dates | Day | Time | |
| October 21-23 | Friday, Saturday, Sunday | 5pm-9pm, 8am-6pm, 10am-6pm | Can not register for this class until October 4, once the prerequisite is passed |
| Dates | Day | Time | |
| March 28-30 | Tues-Thurs | 9:30am-5:30pm | Can not register for this class until March 14, once the prerequisite is passed |
| Dates | Day | Time | |
| April 14-16 | Fri-Sun | 5pm-9pm, 8am-6pm, 10am-6pm | Can not register for this class until April 4, once the prerequisite is passed |
| Dates | Day | Time | |
| May 6-8 | Fri-Sun | 5pm-9pm, 8am-6pm, 10am-6pm | Can not register for this class until April 25, once the prerequisite is passed |
| Dates | Day | Time | |
| May 30-June 1 | Tue-Thurs | 9:30am-5:30pm | Can not register for this class until May 23, once the prerequisite is passed |
Must take the prerequisite course before registering for new lifeguard training
Note: An hour break is given for lunch.
Recertification
Successful completion of this course will renew lifeguard training, CPR/AED and First Aid certifications. This class will update participants on the new American Red Cross 2017 lifeguard guidelines and the 2017 CPR/AED guidelines. Participants should be prepared to take a written and water skill test.
Prerequisite
Must bring proof of current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Lifeguard Training and First Aid certifications to 1st class
Length of class
6 hours
Cost
Member $82 | Non-Member $100
| Class | Dates | Day | Time |
| Lifeguard Training - Recertification | August 27 | Saturday | 8am-5pm |
| Lifeguard Training - Recertification | September 17 | Saturday | 8am-5pm |
| Lifeguard Training - Recertification | November 12 | Saturday | 8am-5pm |
| Lifeguard Training - Recertification | April 22 | Saturday | 8am-5pm |
| Lifeguard Training - Recertification | May 6 | Saturday | 8am-5pm |
For more information or questions contact John Mihevic @ MIHEVIJP@MiamiOH.edu.
Instructor Training
Water Safety Instructor Training
Completion of this course will allow participants to teach swim lessons to children of all ages in the American Red Cross Water Safety Program. It also will certify the participant in the FIT program. The fee includes all manuals.
Prerequisite
Must be at least 16 years old, pass the 60-question written test and perform a list of skills, proving an ability to swim all four strokes decently and be in good health.
Length of class
30 hours
Cost
Member $215 | Non-Member $250
| Date | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Mondays/Wednesdays | 6:00-9:00pm |
| TBA | Saturdays | 10:00-12:00pm |
If you are interested in taking this course, please contact Jackie Huff.
Lifeguard Instructor Training
Successful completion of this course will certify participants to teach the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED Essentials, Lifeguard Management and First Aid classes. Fee includes LGI instructor Manual and FIT manual.
Prerequisite
Must be at least 17 years old, pass the pre-course written examination (60 questions) with a minimum of 80%, demonstrate CPR/AED and First Aid skills, and pass the prerequisite swimming skills, rescue skills, and scenarios test.
Length of class
40 hours
Cost
Member $215 | Non-member $250
| Date | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
|
TBA |
Tuesdays |
5:00-8:00pm |
If you are interested in taking this course, please contact John Mihevic to be put on a waitlist.
For more information or questions contact John Mihevic @ MIHEVIJP@MiamiOH.edu.
| Course | Member Cost | Non-Member Cost |
|---|---|---|
| CPR/AED/First Aid ~ Blended Learning | $42 | $55 |
| Lifeguard Recertification | $82 | $100 |
| Lifeguard New | $170 | $230 |
| Lifeguard Instructor | $215 | $250 |
| Water Safety Instructor | $215 | $250 |