HEALTH AND SAFETY CLASSES

Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED-Workplace, Schools and Individuals
Would you know what to do in a cardiac, breathing or first aid emergency? The right answer could help you save a life. With an emphasis on hands-on learning, our First Aid/CPR/AED courses give you the skills to save a life. All course options align with OSHA’s Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs and are available in classroom and blended learning formats. Certification is issued upon successful completion. Free online refreshers are available with all course options.

Course length: From 2 hours to 5 hours, depending on course option

2 year certification

THESE CLASSES ARE BEING OFFERED THROUGH THE FREDERICK COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION:

JANUARY 15, 2025

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

MARCH 18, 2025

APRIL 22, 2025

MAY 20, 2025

LIFEGUARDING/SHALLOW WATER LIFEGUARDING​

Interested in a great summer job or challenging career as a professional lifeguard? Through videos, group discussion and hands-on practice, you’ll learn teamwork, rescue and surveillance skills, First Aid and CPR/AED and other skills you need to work as a professional lifeguard. 

Course Purpose

The primary purpose of the courses in the American Red Cross Lifeguarding program is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to: ▪ Prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies. ▪ Provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) professionals take over.

NOTE:  Shallow Water Lifeguarding Course is designed to guard at pools that are 5ft deep.  You MAY NOT work at a deeper pool with this certification

Course Prerequisites

To participate in the Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) course, participants must:

1. Be at least 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the Lifeguarding course.
2. Successfully complete the two prerequisite swimming skills evaluations:

Prerequisite 1: Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:

• 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: 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).
• 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.

Topics Include:

• Injury prevention and facility safety​
  
• Patron surveillance
  
• Rescue skills
  
• Victim assessment
  
• First Aid
  
• CPR/AED
  
• Care for head, neck and spinal injuries

LIFEGUARDING/SHALLOW WATER RECERTICATION

Course Purpose 

The purpose of the American Red Cross r. 24 Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification course is to give instructors the opportunity to review the course knowledge and skills within a formal course setting to maintain their American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor certification. Successfully completing this course is the only method for maintaining certification as an American Red Cross Lifeguarding instructor. 

Once expired by no longer than 2 years, candidates may take the Lifeguarding Instructor Crossover/Re-entry course. Expired candidates may participate in Lifeguarding Instructor course. 

THESE CLASSES ARE BEING OFFERED THROUGH THE FREDERICK COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION:

SHALLOW W/ BRIDGE APRIL 14-17, 2025, BRIDGE ON MAY 17, 2025

SHALLOW W/ BRIDGE MAY 2, 4 & 5, 2025, BRIDGE ON MAY 17, 2025

DEEP WATER MAY 8-11, 2025

DEEP WATER MAY 15, 16, 18, 19 & 20, 2025

DEEP RECERTIFICATION MAY 17, 2025

DEEP RECERTIFICATION MAY 30, 2025