Orca Aquatics

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.