Lifeguard Recertification
Lifeguard Recertification
The American Red Cross Lifeguarding Program provides excellent training to help lifeguards prevent, protect, and respond to aquatic emergencies. Our course content is updated with the latest science and best practices, validated by the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council.
Lifeguard Recertification Options
The Lifeguard Recertification course is designed to refresh your knowledge and skills, ensuring you remain prepared for any situation in the water. Upon successful completion, your certification will be renewed for another two years.
Recertification Requirements
-
You must have a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification.
-
Your certification must have expired no more than 30 days.
-
During the course, you will have the opportunity to review and practice skills.
-
Participants must pass a final written test and complete three final skill assessments.
Final Skill Assessments
The following skill assessments are required to complete the course:
Timed Response
Complete a passive submerged rescue, extricate with assistance, and provide a rapid assessment (including delivering 2 initial ventilations). All of this must be done within 1 minute, 30 seconds, followed by 3 minutes of single-rescuer CPR.
Rotation and Scanning
Rotate into the lifeguard station, conduct surveillance for 1 minute, and rotate out of the station.
Final Team Response Testing Scenario
Perform a passive submerged rescue, extrication, and rapid assessment, followed by multiple-rescuer CPR and use of an AED and BVM resuscitator.
Certifications Awarded
Upon successful completion of the Lifeguarding Recertification course, you will receive one of the following American Red Cross certificates, depending on the course taken:
-
Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid
-
Shallow Water Lifeguarding (Up to 5, 6, or 7 feet)
-
Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding (Up to 3 feet)
-
Waterfront Skills
-
Waterpark Skills
Certifications are valid for up to 2 years.
