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Lifeguarding Certification Course - BL: 

The primary purpose of this course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. 

This program offers Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED courses to meet the various training needs of a diverse audience.

Participants who successfully complete this course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED valid for 2 years.  Failure of the prerequisite test will result in a $125 administrative fee and disqualification from the class.  

Participants must attend every class.

Class Schedule; July 26-28:
July 26, 2024: 4:00-8:00pm Prerequisite Test (see requirements below)
July 27, 2024: 8:00-5:00pm
July 28, 2024: 8:00-5:00pm

Program Requirements and Prerequisites
1. Minimum age: 15 years.
2. Swim 300 yards continuously using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.
3. Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs.
4. Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds: Starting in the water swim 20 yards; Surface dive 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; Exit the water without using steps or a ladder.

Contact Information
For more information contact Ken Catino at (203) 783-3390 or by e-mail kcatino@milfordct.gov.

Blended Learning (BL): Online and Classroom
  • eLearning: Link will be emailed once registration closes and course prerequisites tests are completed. Online session must be completed prior to in person training.

Instructor Information
The program will be run by Justin Zwyocinski, American Red Cross Certified Lifeguarding Instructor.

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