RPM Lifeguard Training

COVID_19: We will give refunds for canceled courses obviously, but also if you have a COVID-19 issue.

This course is for currently certified lifeguards. We can extend 30 days of grace past your expiration to take this review course; however, you may not lifeguard with an expired certificate.

The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding review course is to provide lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services personnel take over.

Location:

Briarwood Country Club
355 Deerfield Road
Deerfield, IL 60015-4497

Cost:

$249

Prerequisites:

1. Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates must swim using the proper front crawl, proper breaststroke or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used only for this test.
2. Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.
3. Complete a timed event within 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.
    Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 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 with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Certification Requirements:

■Successfully complete the at-home-final.
■Attend and participate in all class sessions.
■Demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities.
■Demonstrate competency in all required final rescue skill scenarios.
■Pass final written exam with minimum grades of 80 percent.

Certificate Issued and Validity Period:

American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED: 2 years

Participant Text:

American Red Cross Lifeguarding Manual (EBook, included in the cost of course)

For more information email info@chicagolifeguard.com or text/call 847.921.7022