The “Lifeguard Training” course teaches participants the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a Lifeguard Training and First Aid certificate (valid three years) and a CPR for the Professional Rescuer certificate (valid one year).
“CPR for the Professional Rescuer” is a course designed for professional rescuers about developing skills needed to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies. This includes the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to care for a victim of cardiac arrest. Successful participants will receive CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED certificates (valid for one year).
The “Water Safety Instructor” course is specifically for advanced and experienced swimmers looking to become an Authorized American Red Cross Instructor. Those successful in this course will receive a Water Safety Instructor Certificate and Fundamentals of Instructor Training certificate (valid one year).
“Community CPR and First Aid” is a basic course teaching participants what to do in case of breathing, cardiac or general emergencies in need of first aid. By the end of the course participants will also know how to identify victims of a heart attack. Successful participants will receive Adult, Child, and Infant CPR with First Aid certificates upon completion.
“Babysitter’s Training” is a beneficial course for youth ages 10 and older. This course provides information and skills necessary to provide a safe and responsible care for children in the absence of adults. A Babysitter’s Training certificate will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
For more information, including dates, times and pricing on these upcoming courses, please contact the Fontana Park Aquatics Center at (909) 854-5111 or visit aquatics.fontana.org.