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Babysitter's Training

Cost: $65.00 | Length: 7 Hours |

Launch your babysitting career with the help of the American Red Cross!

For children ages 11-15 only. No adults please.

Babysitter's Training Instructor Bridge

Cost: $60.00 | Length: 4 Hours |

Completion of this Instructor-Level training results in authorization to teach Babysitter's Training. You must be an authorized Health & Safety Instructor to bridge.

Must do self-study and pick up Participants Kit before class.

Babysitter's Training Instructor Class

Cost: $150.00 | Length: 13.5 |

Completion of this Instructor-Level training results in authorization to teach Babysitter's Training.

Bulk Distribution Operations

Length: 3.5 hours | Course Code: DSMCC210A

The purpose of this course is to prepare participants for roles, responsibilities and tasks involved in setting up, operating, and supporting a Bulk Distribution operation in the chapter and on a disaster relief operation.

Casework Supervision Workshop

Length: 6 hours | Course Code: n/a

This workshop is targeted for disaster directors and casework supervisors with a focus on supervising recurrent disaster cases.

Cat and Dog First Aid

Cost: $62.00 | Length: 4 Hours |

Owning a pet is a huge responsibility. If your dog or cat suddenly stopped breathing or broke a bone, would you know what to do?

Client Casework: Providing Emergency Assistance

Length: 7 hours | Course Code: DSCLS202A

This course trains new Red Cross disaster caseworkers how to conduct effective client interviews and provide appropriate assistance to help meet a client’s immediate disaster-caused or disaster-aggravated needs.

Collaborating to Ensure Effective Service Delivery

Length: 12 hours | Course Code: 30894

This course is designed to prepare Red Cross employees and volunteers to establish collaborative relationships that contribute to coordinated disaster response and help to ensure inclusive and effective service delivery. This course will also prepare participants to begin conducting liaison activities in a chapter and establish a foundation upon which they can build toward a career as a liaison in the Disaster Services Human Resources (DSHR) System.

Connecticut Child Care

Cost: $75.00 | Length: 8 Hours |

Teaches participants Infant and Child CPR and how to administer first aid, prevent injuries and recognize communicable diseases in children.

Connecticut Child Care Instructor Bridge

Cost: $60.00 | Length: 4 Hours |

Completion of this Bridge results in authorization to teach Connecticut Child Care. Must be an authorized Health & Safety Instructor to Bridge.

CPR--Child and Infant

Cost: $60.00 | Length: 4 Hours 30 Minutes |

Whether you have young children, grandchildren or are just around kids on a daily basis, this course will give you the tools to know what to do when they suddenly stop breathing.

CPR--Child and Infant Challenge

Cost: $40.00 | Length: 3 Hours |

CPR--Child and Infant Review

Cost: $50.00 | Length: 2 Hours |

Whether you have young children, grandchildren or are just around kids on a daily basis, this course will give you the tools to know what to do when they suddenly stop breathing. Please bring proof of prior certification.

CPR/AED - Adult

Cost: $60.00 | Length: 4.5 Hours |

Could you operate an Automated External Defibrillator if a friend, family member or someone nearby was suffering from cardiac arrest?

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CPR/AED - Adult Review

Cost: $50.00 | Length: 2.5 Hours |

If you have an Adult CPR/AED certification and would like to renew it, enroll in a CPR/AED Adult Review course. Please bring proof of prior certification.

CPR/AED - Adult, plus CPR - Child and Infant

Cost: $75.00 | Length: 6.5 Hours |

For individuals who need adult, infant and child CPR training, this hands-on skills training prepares students to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults.

CPR/AED - Adult, plus CPR - Child and Infant Challenge

Cost: $40.00 | Length: 2 hours |

Confident of your knowledge and skills? This format is designed for individuals already skilled and knowledgeable with Lifeguarding, First Aid and/or CPR.

CPR/AED - Adult, plus CPR - Child and Infant Review

Cost: $60.00 | Length: 4 Hours 30 Minutes |

If you have an Adult CPR/AED with Child and Infant CPR certification and would like to update it, enroll in our Adult CPR/AED with Child and Infant CPR Review course. Meets OSHA First Aid Guidelines. Please bring proof of prior certification.

CPR/AED Adult Challenge

Cost: $40.00 | Length: 3 Hours |

CPR/AED for Lifeguards

Cost: $85.00 | Length: 8 Hours |

Updated with the latest science for CPR and emergency cardiovascular care, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers combines a manual, lecture and video with hands-on skills training in the following areas:

CPR/AED for Lifeguards Challenge

Cost: $40.00 | Length: 3 Hours |

CPR/AED for Lifeguards Review

Cost: $70.00 | Length: 4.5 |

If you have a current Professional Rescuer CPR/AED card and would like to renew your certification, enroll in CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers - Review. Please bring proof of prior certification. Student textbooks are not included. Students are required to provide their own mask.

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider Instructor Bridge

Cost: $60.00 | Length: 4 hours |

You must be an authorized Health and Safety Instructor to bridge.

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and the Healthcare Provider

Cost: $85.00 | Length: 8 Hours |

Updated with the latest science for CPR and emergency cardiovascular care, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers combines a manual, lecture and video with hands-on skills training in the following areas:

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and the Healthcare Provider Challenge

Cost: $40.00 | Length: 3 Hours |

Confident of your knowledge and skills? This format is designed for individuals already skilled and knowledgeable with the CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer course.

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and the Healthcare Provider Review

Cost: $70.00 | Length: 4.5 Hours |

Defensive Driving Workshop

Length: 3 hours | Course Code: n/a

This workshop is a prerequisite for the ERV class. Students will learn defensive driving techniques.

Disaster Action Team Orientation

Length: 3 hours | Course Code: CNDIS102

Learn about Emergency Services and the role of the Disaster Action Team Member. Please go through a volunteer resources orientation prior to taking this course.

Disaster Assessment Basics

Length: 3 hours | Course Code: DSIMS100A

This course provides a general overview of the tasks performed by Red Cross Disaster Assessment workers in support of a disaster relief operation and a local incident such as a single or multi-family fire.

Disaster Frontline Supervisor

Length: 3.5 hours | Course Code: DSSSS601A

This course is for volunteers and employees of the Red Cross who aspire to supervise a work unit on a disaster relief operation, and those who want to refresh their supervisory skills. disaster frontline supervisor

Disaster Frontline Supervisor Simulation

Length: 3.5 hours | Course Code: DSSSS602A

Disaster Instructor Specialty Training

Length: 16 hours/ 2 days | Course Code: ARC 3090

This learning experience consists of a series of brief presentations and interactive discussions focused on the instructional techniques, course structure and delivery methods required to meet the diverse learning needs of disaster course participants. Disaster Instructor

Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command

Length: 8 hours | Course Code: 30895

Learn how to represent the Red Cross to our government and emergency management partners.

ERVs: Ready, Set, Roll

Length: 6 hours | Course Code: (ARC3068-4)

This course prepares Red Cross employees and volunteers to operate an Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) and its equipment safely and effectively to meet feeding and other service needs of people affected by disaster.

Financial and Statistical Information

Length: 4.5 hours | Course Code: 3078-2

This course prepares Red Cross employees and volunteers to perform the tasks of a Financial & Statistical Information Management (FSI) service associate on a disaster relief operation.

First Aid/CPR/AED Challenge

Cost: $40.00 |

Confident of your knowledge and skills? This format is designed for individuals already skilled and knowledgeable with Lifeguarding, First Aid and/or CPR. During this session, participants will take a written and skills test for the course being challenged. There is no instruction!

First Aid/CPR/AED Challenge + CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Challenge

Cost: $40.00 | Length: 3 Hours |

Confident of your knowledge and skills?

Fitness Swimming

Cost: $60.00 | Length: 5 Hours |

Purpose

To refine strokes so participants swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness and over greater distances

Learning Objectives

�� Increase endurance while swimming the following strokes:

Front crawl–100 yards

Back crawl–100 yards

Butterfly–50 yards

Elementary backstroke–50 yards

Breaststroke–50 yards

Sidestroke–50 yards

�� Demonstrate the following turns while swimming:

Front crawl open turn

Backstroke open turn

Sidestroke turn

Front flip turn

Backstroke flip turn

Breaststroke turn

Butterfly turn

�� Demonstrate etiquette in fitness swimming

�� Discuss and demonstrate how to use the following equipment while swimming:

Pull buoy

Fins

Pace clock

Paddles

�� Describe the principles of setting up a fitness program

�� Demonstrate various training techniques

�� Calculate target heart rate

�� Apply the principles of water exercise

Foundations of Disaster Mental Health

Length: 8 hours | Course Code: 30774

This course prepares licensed mental health professionals to provide for and respond to the psychological needs of people across the continuum of disaster preparedness, response and recovery.

Fulfilling Our Mission: Translating Your Compassion into Community Action

Length: 3 hours |

Understand the role of the American Red Cross in the community.

Fundamentals of Chapter Disaster Operations Management

Length: 2 days | Course Code: 3081-30

This course consists of a series of presentations, class discussions and small table group activities during which participants perform in the role of a chapter disaster relief operation director. The activities require course participants to apply their disaster knowledge, experience and critical thinking abilities to the complex challenges of developing and resourcing effective service delivery plans that meet the needs of the disaster-affected community. fundamentals of chapter disaster operations management fcdom

Fundamentals of Disaster Assessment Part II

Length: 4 hours | Course Code: DSIMS200A

The purpose of this course is to introduce the critical role of Disaster Assessment, explore related preparedness tasks, learn how to collect and communicate disaster assessment information, and become familiar with how disaster assessment information supports management and service delivery decisions.

Guardstart/Jr. Lifeguard

Cost: $60.00 | Length: 5 Hours |

Purpose

American Red Cross GuardStart: Lifeguarding Tomorrow is a program for youth that provides a foundation of aquatic and leadership knowledge, attitudes and skills for future successful completion of the Red Cross Lifeguarding courses.

Prerequisites

�� Swim the front crawl for 25 yards continuously while breathing to the front or side.

�� Tread water for 1 minute using arms and legs.

�� Submerge and swim a distance of 10 feet underwater.

Learning Objectives

�� Prevention

o Learn about the causes and ways to prevent drowning and diving accidents.

o Learn how to supervise others around the water

o Learn how to recognize when someone is in trouble.

�� Fitness

o Improve swimming stroke mechanics, endurance, strength and physical fitness level for the skills necessary to become a lifeguard.

�� Response

o Demonstrate, with prompting, how to perform self-rescue.

o Demonstrate, with prompting, how to assist others in trouble in the water.

o Demonstrate, with prompting, how to provide basic-level first aid, CPR and AED.

�� Leadership

o Learn about leadership characteristics and skills necessary to become a lifeguard, including how to communicate effectively, make informed decisions, be an effective leader, be part of a team and provide good customer service.

�� Professionalism

o Learn how to search and apply for a job and prepare for an interview.

o Understand the importance of providing quality customer service.

In-Kind Donations Workshop

Length: 6.5 | Course Code: CGDIS106

Participants will become familiar with the American Red Cross position on in-kind donations and be prepared to help manage in-kind gifts on disaster relief operations and at their chapter.

International Humanitarian Law

Length: 4 hours | Course Code: 6310

The International Humanitarian Law Seminars provide an overview of the Geneva Conventions, the basic rules of international humanitarian law and the role of the Red Cross during armed conflict.

If you are interested in staying overnight in the area please contact Jan Radke, [email protected] for information regarding discounted hotel rates.

Lay Responder First Aid and CPR/AED Instructor

Cost: $180.00 | Length: 25 Hours |

Completion of this Instructor-Level training results in authorization to teach First Aid/CPR/AED for the Workplace, Schools & Community, Blended Learning First Aid/CPR/AED, First Aid - Responding to Emergencies and Sports Safety Training.

A critical phase of the Instructor Course is the Precourse Session. During this session, you will be tested on skills and knowledge. To continue the Instructor Course it is necessary to pass written tests as well as skills demonstrations. Those who do not pass the Precourse Session will not continue in the Instructor Course and refunds will not be issued.

Lifeguard Instructor

Cost: $325.00 |

To train instructor candidates to teach basic-level Lifeguarding, Waterfront Lifeguarding*, Waterpark Lifeguarding* and Shallow Water Attendant (all including first aid), Lifeguard Management, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Administering Emergency Oxygen, Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Preventing Disease Transmission and Basic Water Rescue courses. Instructor candidates also will become familiar with GuardStart: Lifeguarding Tomorrow and the Water Safety presentations.

Fundamentals of Instructor Training Certificate issued within the last year or possess a current national Health and Safety Services Instructor Authorization Certificate.

Prerequisites

Be at least 17 years of age on or before the last scheduled day of the instructor course.

Possess a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid certificate or have successfully completed a Red Cross Lifeguarding (full or review course) or another acceptable lifeguarding course within the last four years.**

Successfully complete the precourse session. This includes passing the precourse written exam with a score of 80 percent or higher for each of the three sections and demonstrating competency in the precourse skills and scenarios evaluation.

Lifeguard Training

Cost: $325.00 | Length: 30 Hours |

For individuals who need Lifegurd training certification, this hands-on skills training prepares students to respond to water saftey emergencies.

Lifeguarding Review/Challenge

Cost: $150.00 | Length: 8 |

This course is for individuals who hold either a current lifeguard certificate or a lifeguard certificate that has expired within the past one year.

This course will renew your Lifeguarding & CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certifications.

Students must be able to show proof of completion of lifeguarding to attend this class.

Logistics Simulation

Length: 4 hours | Course Code: 30712

The purpose of this simulation is to provide participants an opportunity to practice the skills and knowledge needed to run a successful logistical operation in their local chapter.

Logistics: An Overview

Length: 3 hours | Course Code: ARC30711

This course gives participants an overview of the Material Support Services group and the activities associated with it.

Mass Care Overview

Length: 3 hours | Course Code: DSMCC200A

Learn the role of the Mass Care worker on both local and national relief operations.

Mass Casualty Disasters

Length: 8 hours | Course Code: 3079-1

This course prepares Red Cross employees and volunteers to provide a more effective initial response to a mass casualty disaster.

New Disaster Volunteer Workshop

Length: 2 -3 hours |

This Workshop introduces the student to the roles and functions performed by the Emergency Services Department. Please go through a volunteer resources orientation prior to taking this course.

Parent & Child Aquatics

Cost: $60.00 | Length: 5 Hours |

Purpose

To familiarize young children (from ages 6 months to about 3 years) to the water and prepare them to learn to swim in the American Red Cross Preschool Aquatics or Learn-to-Swim courses. It is not designed to teach children to become good swimmers or to survive in the water on their own.

Prerequisites

�� No skill prerequisites

�� Child must be at least 6 months old to enroll

�� Parent or other caregiver must accompany each child into the water and participate in each class

Learning Objectives

�� Learn to ask for permission before entering the water.

�� Learn how to enter and exit the water in a safe manner.

�� Feel comfortable in the water.

�� Explore submerging to the mouth, nose and eyes completely.

�� Explore buoyancy on the front and back position.

�� Change body position in the water with support.

�� Learn basic water safety rules and how to avoid water hazards around the home.

�� Learn about the importance of wearing a life jacket and experience wearing one.

�� Learn how to stay safe in, on and around the water, including knowing how to stay safe in the sun and how to avoid recreational water illnesses.

�� Learn how to call for help and the importance of knowing first aid and CPR.

Preschool Aquatics Level I

Cost: $60.00 | Length: 5 Hours |

Prerequisites

There are no skill prerequisites for Preschool Aquatics Level 1. Participants should be 3 to 5 years old.

Learning Objectives

Enter and exit water using ladder, steps or side

Blow bubbles through mouth and nose

Submerge mouth, nose and eyes

Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects

Front and back glides and recover to a vertical position

Back float and recover to a vertical position

Roll from front to back and back to front

Tread with arm and hand actions

Alternating and simultaneous leg actions on front and back

Alternating and simultaneous arm actions on front and back

Experience wearing a life jacket in the water

Learn how to stay safe, including recognizing an emergency and knowing how to call for help

Learn how to stay safe in, on and around the water, including the use of a life jacket, recognizing lifeguards and sun safety

Preschool Aquatics Level II

Cost: $60.00 | Length: 5 Hours |

Prerequisites

Successfully demonstrate the exit skills assessments from Preschool Aquatics Level 1. Participants should be 3 to 5 years old.

Learning Objectives

Enter water by stepping in

Exit water using ladder, steps or side

Bobbing

Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects

Front and back floats and glides

Recover from a front or back float or glide to a vertical position

Roll from front to back and back to front

Tread water using arm and leg actions

Combined arm and leg actions on front and back or back

Finning arm action on back

Learn how to stay safe, including recognizing an emergency and knowing how to call for help

Learn how to stay safe in, on and around the water, including the use of a life jacket, recognizing lifeguards and sun safety

Preschool Aquatics Level III

Cost: $60.00 | Length: 5 Hours |

Prerequisites

Successfully demonstrate the exit skills assessments of Preschool Aquatics Level 2. Participants should be 3 to 5 years old.

Learning Objectives

Enter water by jumping in

Fully submerge and hold breath

Bobbing

Front, jellyfish and tuck floats

Recover from a front or back float or glide to a vertical position

Back float and glide

Change direction of travel while swimming on front and back

Combined arm and leg actions on front and back

Tread water using arm and leg actions

Combined arm and leg actions on front and back

Learn how to stay safe, including recognizing an emergency and knowing how to call for help

Learn how to stay safe in, on and around the water, including the use of a life jacket, recognizing lifeguards and sun safety

Pyschological First AId

Length: 4 hours | Course Code: DSCLS206A

The purpose of this course is to prepare all American Red Cross workers to provide basic care, comfort and support to people who are experiencing disaster-related stress. Psychological First Aid

Restoring Family Links

Length: 8 hours | Course Code: ISRFL401A

This course enables paid and volunteer chapter caseworkers to more effectively deliver international Restoring Family Links casework service to clients who have been separated from family members in other countries by armed conflict, disasters, or complex humanitarian emergencies. The training explains how RFL services are global in scope and a core activity of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

If you are interested in staying overnight in the area please contact Jan Radke, [email protected] for information regarding discounted hotel rates.

Serving People with Disabilities Following A Disaster

Length: 8 hours | Course Code: DSPSS200A

A blended learning basic level course consisting of two components, online & instructor led, which outlines American Red Cross policies and practices as they pertain to providing services to people with disabilities following a disaster. Serving People with Disabilities

Shelter Manager Workshop

Length: 3 hours |

This workshop is designed to give volunteers & staff the tools to become a shelter manager.

Shelter Operations

Length: 3 hours | Course Code: 3068-11

This course prepares employees and volunteers of the Red Cross to manage shelter operations effectively and sensitively as a team while meeting the needs of people displaced as a result of a disaster.

Shelter Simulation

Length: 3 hours | Course Code: ARC3068-12

This course provides participants with an opportunity to apply the knowledge, skills and abilities required to operate a successful shelter. shelter simulation

Spanish - language Connecticut Child Care

Cost: $75.00 | Length: 8 Hours |

Teaches participants Infant and Child CPR and how to administer first aid, prevent injuries and recognize communicable diseases in children. Meets the State of Connecticut training requirements for family and daycare staff. This course is also appropriate for parents, grandparents, and child care givers. Upon completion, students will receive both Infant/Child CPR and Connecticut Child Care certificates.

Spanish - language CPR - Child and Infant

Cost: $60.00 | Length: 4 Hours |

Whether you have young children, grandchildren or are just around kids on a daily basis, this course will give you the tools to know what to do when they suddenly stop breathing.

Spanish - language CPR/AED - Adult Review

Cost: $50.00 | Length: 2.5 Hours |

If you have an Adult CPR/AED certification and would like to renew it, enroll in a CPR/AED Adult Review course. Please bring proof of prior certification.

Spanish - language CPR/AED--Adult and Child plus CPR--Infant Review

Cost: $60.00 | Length: 4.5 Hours |

Spanish - language Standard First Aid with CPR/AED--Adult and Child plus CPR--Infant

Cost: $85.00 | Length: 9 Hours |

Sábe usted que hacer si uno de sus hijos sufre una quemadura? Sabría que hacer si su infante deja de respirar?

Spanish -language CPR--Child and Infant Review

Cost: $50.00 | Length: 2 Hours |

Standard First Aid

Cost: $45.00 | Length: 4 Hours |

Do you know the most effective way to stop the bleeding of a serious cut? Could you help someone with a head or neck injury until medical personnel arrive?

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Standard First Aid Challenge

Cost: $40.00 | Length: 3 Hours |

Standard First Aid with CPR--Child and Infant

Cost: $75.00 | Length: 4 Hours 30 Minutes |

Perfect for parents, grandparents and others who take care of small children, First Aid with CPR for Child & Infant will teach you the skills needed to recognize and care for injuries, sudden illnesses and breathing emergencies in infants and children.

Standard First Aid with CPR--Child and Infant Challenge

Cost: $40.00 | Length: 3 Hours |

Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Adult plus CPR-- Child and Infant

Cost: $85.00 | Length: 9 Hours |

Learn the skills needed to prevent, recognize and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical personnel arrive.

Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Adult plus CPR-- Child and Infant Challenge

Cost: $40.00 | Length: 3 Hours |

Confident of your knowledge and skills?

Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Adult plus Infant and Child

Cost: $85.00 | Length: 9 Hours |

Standard First Aid with CPR/AED, Adult

Cost: $75.00 | Length: 7 Hours |

Could you operate an Automated External Defibrillator if a friend, family member or someone nearby was suffering from cardiac arrest?

Standard First Aid with CPR/AED, Adult Challenge

Cost: $40.00 | Length: 3 Hours |

Swimming Level I

Cost: $60.00 | Length: 5 Hours |

Purpose

To begin developing positive attitudes, good swimming habits and safe practices in and around the water. Participants should be age 6 and older.

Prerequisites

None - Participants start at about 6 years of age.

Learning Objectives

Enter and exit water using ladder, steps or side

Blow bubbles through mouth and nose

Bobbing

Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects

Front and back glides and floats

Recover to vertical position

Roll from front to back and back to front

Tread water using arm and hand actions

Alternating and simultaneous leg actions on front and back

Alternating and simultaneous arm actions on front and back

Combined arm and leg actions on front and back

Learn how to stay safe, including recognizing an emergency and knowing how to call for help

Learn how to stay safe in, on and around the water, including the use of a life jacket, recognizing lifeguards and sun safety

Swimming Level II

Cost: $60.00 | Length: 5 Hours |

Purpose

To give participants success with fundamental skills, including learning how to float without support and to recover to a vertical position. Participants should be age 6 and older.

Prerequisites

Valid American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills certificate

Successful demonstration of all certification requirements from Level 1

Learning Objectives

Enter and exit water by stepping or jumping from the side

Fully submerge and hold breath

Bobbing

Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects

Front, jellyfish and tuck floats

Front and back glides and floats

Recover to vertical position

Roll from front to back and back to front

Change direction of travel while swimming on front or back

Tread water using arm and leg actions

Combined arm and leg actions on front and back

Finning arm action

Learn how to stay safe, including recognizing an emergency, knowing how to call for help and perform simple nonswimming assists

Learn how to stay safe in, on and around the water, including the use of a life jacket, recognizing lifeguards and sun safety

Learn to look carefully before entering the water

Learn what to think about and do when exhausted or caught in a dangerous situation

Swimming Level III

Cost: $60.00 | Length: 5 Hours |

Purpose

To build on the skills in Level 2 by providing additional guided practice in deeper water. Participants should be age 6 or older.

Prerequisites

Valid American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills certificate

Successful demonstration of all certification requirements from Level 2

Learning Objectives

Enter water by jumping from the side

Headfirst entries from the side in sitting and kneeling positions

Bobbing while moving toward safety

Rotary breathing

Survival float

Back float

Change from vertical to horizontal position on front and back

Tread water

Flutter, scissor, dolphin and breaststroke kicks on front

Front crawl and elementary backstroke

Learn to look carefully before entering the water

Learn to perform simple nonswimming assists

Learn to recognize, prevent and respond to cold water emergencies

Swimming Level IV

Cost: $60.00 | Length: 5 Hours |

Purpose

To develop participants’ confidence in the strokes learned in Level 3 and to improve other aquatic skills. Participants should be age 6 and older.

Prerequisites

Valid American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development certificate

Successful demonstration of all completion requirements from Level 3

Learning Objectives

Headfirst entries from the side in compact and stride positions

Swim under water

Feetfirst surface dive

Survival swimming

Front crawl and backstroke open turns

Tread water using 2 different kicks

Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly

Flutter and dolphin kicks on back

Learn to look carefully before entering the water

Learn what to think about and do when exhausted or caught in a dangerous situation

Learn to perform simple nonswimming assists

Learn about recreational water illnesses and how to prevent them

Water Safety Instructor

Cost: $325.00 | Length: 30 Hours |

Prerequisites: Must be 16 years old and be able to swim: Front Crawl, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly, Sidestroke & Elementary Backstroke.

Weapons of Mass Destruction

Length: 3.5 hours | Course Code: 3079-2

This course provides basic information about the issues and safety concerns related to responding to a disaster incident in an environment involving weapons of mass destruction.