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Woburn, MA

Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid - Blended Learning -Woburn - September 25th

$88
Calendar Next available session starts Sep 25, 2025 at 11 am

The Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED blended learning course will prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and infants.

The online portion features award-winning simulation learning – an interactive experience where you will respond to real-world emergencies in a virtual setting and practice the skills that will prepare you for the instructor-led classroom skill session.

Allow approximately 2.5-3.5 hours to complete the online portion. The online course must be completed prior to attending the classroom portion of blended learning.

 

 

Blended Learning Lifeguard Training - Woburn - Sept 27th, 28th & Oct 4th

$400
Calendar Next available session starts Sep 27, 2025 at 9 am

Note: We rent the Boys & Girls Club for this class and they cannot answer questions about classes.  Please contact us at 617-396-4063 or aquaticsorca@gmail.com

Lifeguard Training Students must be 15 years old by the last day of the class.

This is a BLENDED LEARNING CLASS which requires a six hour online session to completed before the start of the in-person session.  The link to take the online course & the lifeguard manual will be in your receipt after registration.

Swim Test: We will do this the first day of class.  If students cannot complete the swim test, they cannot continue on.

Swim 150 yards consistently, tread water for 2 minutes without using arms, and swim 50 yards.

Swim 20 yards, submerge 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound brick, swim to the starting point holding the brick (on your back), and climb out of the pool. 1 min 40 sec

 In addition, after the course, participants must complete three final skills assessments:

Rotate in-conduct surveillance – rotate out

Timed Single-rescuer CPR Scenario

Multiple Rescuer Response Scenario

Participants must take one final written exam consisting of 50 questions and score at least 80%.

 Upon successful completion of the Lifeguarding certification course, participants will be awarded a certification that reflects the specific Lifeguarding course they completed. For instance, those who complete the Lifeguarding (including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid, will receive a certification that is valid for 2 years.

Blended Learning: Lifeguard Instructor Recertification

$250
Calendar Next available session starts Oct 5, 2025 at 9 am

Online Course Voucher will be sent after registration

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.

 

Course Prerequisites

◼ Possess a current, or expired by no more than 1-year, American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor certification.

◼ Successfully complete the online session of the Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification course prior to the in-person session.

 

Successful Completion

To successfully complete the Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification course, the candidate must successfully:

◼ Complete the basic-level Lifeguarding Blended Learning course online session.

◼ Complete the Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification course online session.

◼ Attend the entire course and participate in the in-person session.

◼ Complete the skill practice and polish session, demonstrating skills to the standard.

o Entries and approaches

o Active rescues at the surface

o Passive rescues at the surface

o Passive submerged rescues in shallow, moderate-depth and deep water

o Feet-first and head-first surface dives in deep water

o Rapid extrication using a backboard

o Putting on gloves with wet hands

o Two-rescuer CPR with AED for an adult

o Surveillance and rotation procedures

o Spinal motion restriction and extrication in shallow water

o Multiple-Rescuer Team Response Scenarios

◼ Conduct one teaching assignment as part of the skill practice and polish session.

◼ Pass the Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification Course written exam with a minimum score of 80 percent.

Certification

Candidates who successfully complete the Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification course will be issued the following American Red Cross certificate: Lifeguarding Instructor, valid for 2 years.

 

r.24 Limited-Edition Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification

$250
Calendar Next available session starts Oct 5, 2025 at 9 am

READ CAREFULLY - IF YOU ALREADY DID THE .24 UPDATE, YOU DO NOT QUALIFY TO TAKE THIS CLASS.

 

Course Purpose

The purpose of the American Red Cross r. 24 Limited-Edition Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification course is to give instructors who are expired by no more than 1 year and did not qualify to participate in the r.24 Lifeguarding Instructor Update online course the opportunity and path to update to the r.24 Lifeguarding program and earn an r.24 Lifeguarding Instructor certification. 

 

Course Prerequisites

◼ Possess a current, or expired by no more than 1-year, American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor certification.

◼ Successfully complete the r.24 online sessions for the Limited-Edition Lifeguarding Instructor

 

Recertification course prior to the in-person session:

o Basic-level Lifeguarding blended learning online content

o Lifeguarding Instructor Update online content

o Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification online content

 

Course Length

The Limited-Edition Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification course is delivered in a blended learning format, consisting of three online sessions (completed independently by the candidate) and in-person sessions (led by an American Red Cross–certified instructor trainer).

◼ The online sessions for the instructor recertification course takes approximately 10-12 hours to complete.

 

 

Note: the online sessions include these courses:

o Basic-level Lifeguarding blended learning online content

o R.24 Lifeguarding Instructor Update online content

o Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification blended learning online content

Limited-Edition Lifeguarding instructor recertification candidates should review the following r. 24 American Red Cross course materials prior to attending the Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification

 

◼ Lifeguarding Instructor’s Manual (candidates should bring this manual, digital or print version, to the in-person session of the course).

◼ Lifeguarding Instructor’s Deck Book (optional)

◼ Lifeguarding Manual (digital or print version)

Successful Completion

To successfully complete the Limited-Edition Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification course, the candidate must successfully:

◼ Complete the basic-level Lifeguarding Blended Learning course online session.

◼ Complete the r.24 Lifeguarding Instructor Update course online session.

◼ Complete the Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification course online session.

◼ Attend the entire course and participate in the in-person session.

◼ Complete the skill practice and polish session, demonstrating skills to the standard.

o Entries and approaches

o Active rescues at the surface

o Passive rescues at the surface

o Passive submerged rescues in shallow, moderate-depth and deep water

o Feet-first and head-first surface dives in deep water

o Rapid extrication using a backboard

o Putting on gloves with wet hands

o Two-rescuer CPR with AED for an adult

o Surveillance and rotation procedures

o Spinal motion restriction and extrication in shallow water

o Multiple-Rescuer Team Response Scenarios

◼ Conduct one teaching assignment as part of the skill practice and polish session.

◼ Pass the Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification Course written exam with a minimum score of 80 percent.

Certification

Candidates who successfully complete the Limited-Edition Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification course will be issued the following American Red Cross certificate: r.24 Lifeguarding Instructor, valid for 2 years.

 

Blended Learning Lifeguard Training - Woburn - Oct 11th, 12th, 13th

$400
Calendar Next available session starts Oct 11, 2025 at 9 am

Note: We rent the Boys & Girls Club for this class and they cannot answer questions about classes.  Please contact us at 617-396-4063 or aquaticsorca@gmail.com

Lifeguard Training Students must be 15 years old by the last day of the class.

This is a BLENDED LEARNING CLASS which requires a six hour online session to completed before the start of the in-person session.  The link to take the online course & the lifeguard manual will be in your receipt after registration.

Swim Test: We will do this the first day of class.  If students cannot complete the swim test, they cannot continue on.

Swim 150 yards consistently, tread water for 2 minutes without using arms, and swim 50 yards.

Swim 20 yards, submerge 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound brick, swim to the starting point holding the brick (on your back), and climb out of the pool. 1 min 40 sec

 In addition, after the course, participants must complete three final skills assessments:

Rotate in-conduct surveillance – rotate out

Timed Single-rescuer CPR Scenario

Multiple Rescuer Response Scenario

Participants must take one final written exam consisting of 50 questions and score at least 80%.

 Upon successful completion of the Lifeguarding certification course, participants will be awarded a certification that reflects the specific Lifeguarding course they completed. For instance, those who complete the Lifeguarding (including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid, will receive a certification that is valid for 2 years.

Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid - Blended Learning -Woburn - October 30th

$88
Calendar Next available session starts Oct 30, 2025 at 11 am

The Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED blended learning course will prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and infants.

The online portion features award-winning simulation learning – an interactive experience where you will respond to real-world emergencies in a virtual setting and practice the skills that will prepare you for the instructor-led classroom skill session.

Allow approximately 2.5-3.5 hours to complete the online portion. The online course must be completed prior to attending the classroom portion of blended learning.

 

 

Blended Learning Lifeguard Training - Woburn - Nov 28th, 29th & 30th

$400
Calendar Next available session starts Nov 28, 2025 at 9 am

Note: We rent the Boys & Girls Club for this class and they cannot answer questions about classes.  Please contact us at 617-396-4063 or aquaticsorca@gmail.com

***Thanksgiving Weekend***

Lifeguard Training Students must be 15 years old by the last day of the class.

This is a BLENDED LEARNING CLASS which requires a six hour online session to completed before the start of the in-person session.  The link to take the online course & the lifeguard manual will be in your receipt after registration.

Swim Test: We will do this the first day of class.  If students cannot complete the swim test, they cannot continue on.

Swim 150 yards consistently, tread water for 2 minutes without using arms, and swim 50 yards.

Swim 20 yards, submerge 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound brick, swim to the starting point holding the brick (on your back), and climb out of the pool. 1 min 40 sec

 In addition, after the course, participants must complete three final skills assessments:

Rotate in-conduct surveillance – rotate out

Timed Single-rescuer CPR Scenario

Multiple Rescuer Response Scenario

Participants must take one final written exam consisting of 50 questions and score at least 80%.

 Upon successful completion of the Lifeguarding certification course, participants will be awarded a certification that reflects the specific Lifeguarding course they completed. For instance, those who complete the Lifeguarding (including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid, will receive a certification that is valid for 2 years.

Blended Learning Lifeguard Training - Woburn - Dec 28th, 29th & 30th

$400
Calendar Next available session starts Dec 28, 2025 at 9 am

Note: We rent the Boys & Girls Club for this class and they cannot answer questions about classes.  Please contact us at 617-396-4063 or aquaticsorca@gmail.com

 

Lifeguard Training Students must be 15 years old by the last day of the class.

This is a BLENDED LEARNING CLASS which requires a six hour online session to completed before the start of the in-person session.  The link to take the online course & the lifeguard manual will be in your receipt after registration.

Swim Test: We will do this the first day of class.  If students cannot complete the swim test, they cannot continue on.

Swim 150 yards consistently, tread water for 2 minutes without using arms, and swim 50 yards.

Swim 20 yards, submerge 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound brick, swim to the starting point holding the brick (on your back), and climb out of the pool. 1 min 40 sec

 In addition, after the course, participants must complete three final skills assessments:

Rotate in-conduct surveillance – rotate out

Timed Single-rescuer CPR Scenario

Multiple Rescuer Response Scenario

Participants must take one final written exam consisting of 50 questions and score at least 80%.

 Upon successful completion of the Lifeguarding certification course, participants will be awarded a certification that reflects the specific Lifeguarding course they completed. For instance, those who complete the Lifeguarding (including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid, will receive a certification that is valid for 2 years.





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