Gain the skills and confidence to prevent and respond to water emergencies. This American Red Cross Lifeguarding course prepares you to keep swimmers safe in pools, lakes, and aquatic facilities.
Participants receive instructor-led training designed for healthcare professionals and professional responders who are required to recognize and respond to cardiac and breathing emergencies in clinical and professional care settings.
Instruction emphasizes high-quality CPR, AED use, and coordinated team response, with hands-on skills practice allowing instructors to observe performance, provide coaching, and guide skill development to support clinical competence.
When delivered in a blended learning format, participants complete the required online coursework in advance, followed by an in-person skills session led by a Red Cross–authorized instructor.
Full classroom or blended learning
4 ½ hours
2 years
This training is widely used across workplace safety programs and is aligned with OSHA expectations for emergency response training. It is appropriate for non-clinical environments where organizations are required or expected to maintain documented First Aid instruction.
Yes. Participants receive an official Red Cross Basic Life Support certification card upon successful completion of the course. Certification is valid for 2 years and is commonly used for employment, credentialing, audits, and compliance reviews.
Yes. Organizations routinely use this training to demonstrate compliance with internal safety policies and external review requirements that require First Aid training documentation.
Yes. EMC delivers this training onsite at client facilities, including offices, schools, manufacturing sites, warehouses, and other operational environments. Scheduling is coordinated to align with business operations, shift schedules, and facility requirements.
Yes. EMC provides all required equipment, supplies, and training materials. No equipment purchase is necessary to conduct the training session.
Most sessions are completed in approximately 2 hours. Classes that include child or infant instruction may require additional time.
American Heart Association Heartsaver® First Aid certification is valid for 2 years. Renewal training is required to maintain current certification status.
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