Certifications: CPR, Lifeguard and more

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All certification classes offered by the Student Recreation Center meet the standards for current American Red Cross Emergency Cardiovascular Care Guidelines.

Red Cross CPR and First Aid

This six-hour course covers everything from burns and broken bones to choking and heart attacks. This course also includes adult, infant and junior CPR and AED training. Register online or in person at Rec Center Guest Services.  

All participants must be CU ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ students, faculty, staff or affiliates to register. Rec Center membership is not required.

Offering 1
  • Date: Feb. 15
  • Time: 10:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
  • Location: Rec Center, Large Ice Rink Overlook
  • Cost: $85 for members | $105 for non-members

Offering 2
  • Date: March 15
  • Time: 10:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
  • Location: Rec Center, Large Ice Rink Overlook
  • Cost: $85 for members | $105 for non-members

Offering 3
  • Date: April 12
  • Time: 10:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
  • Location: Rec Center, Large Ice Rink Overlook
  • Cost: $85 for members | $105 for non-members

Lifeguard Certification Course

This 32-hour course includes all the necessary Lifeguard Training material from the American Red Cross including certification in CPR for the professional rescuer and first aid. You must attend all classes to receive certification.

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 two 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.
  • Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) 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.

Offering 1

  • Date: Feb. 21-23
  • Time: Fri 5-9 p.m., Sat-Sun 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Location: Comp Pool, Dive Well and classroom
  • Cost:$175 for members | $210 for non-members

Offering 2

  • Date: April 4-6
  • Time: Fri 5-9 p.m., Sat-Sun 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Location: Comp Pool, Dive Well and classroom
  • Cost:$175 for members | $210 for non-members

Lifeguard Training: Recertification

The purpose of this course is to help participants achieve recertification in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training without having to take the full content course. Participants must hold current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification to be eligible to take the review.  The certificate needs to be current or no more than 30 days past expiration.

Prerequisites:

  • Swim-Tread-Swim sequence (150/50 yards)
  • Timed event with 10 lb brick (1 minute, 40 seconds)
  • The Online Blended Learning Component (3 hours approximately) completed before the first day of class

Offering 1

  • Date: April 18-19
  • Time: Fri: 5-9 p.m., Sat: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Location: Comp pool
  • Cost: $75 for members | $100 for non-members