American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid
These courses are designed for anyone who is interested in learning or renewing their lifesaving skills. The CPR/AED/First Aid course is for any initial responders who need to know adult and pediatric CPR, use of an AED and first aid. This course is NOT appropriate for professional rescuers or health care providers. CLASSES ARE BLENDED LEARNING – YOU MUST COMPLETE ONLINE CONTENT PRIOR TO ATTENDING THE IN-PERSON SESSIONS LISTED BELOW. Participants will need to complete in-class practical skill demonstration as well as online learning and testing to earn a two year certification. Register HERE.
A link to access the online portion will be provided to your email shortly following registration. If you do not receive this link within 48 hours, please contact Zach Smith, Aquatics Director, at [email protected]
Complete the online portion of the class HERE, then provide proof of completion to the in-person instructor before starting the class.
American Red Cross Lifeguarding Class
The YMCA is hiring lifeguards!
Did you know that if you complete your lifeguarding class here we will refund the cost of your course after 100 hours of employment? Fill out an application HERE, then return to the YMCA or email to [email protected].
New or expired candidates for an American Red Cross lifeguarding certification must take the ARC Lifeguarding course in full. This course covers American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR Pro certifications. Attendance is required during all days of the class. Participants must pass all prerequisite swim tests, demonstrate all skills and pass written and online tests to earn certification. Certification is valid for two years.
The 2024 courses will be blended learning courses with portions of the class completed online. Participants must first register for a Lifeguarding Pre-Test. Participants who successfully complete a pre-test will be registered in-person for the associated course, after which they will receive an informational email providing access to the online portion of that course. Participants will need to complete the online course content BEFORE attending the in-person sessions for the dates for which they are registered. Participants should promptly contact Zach Smith, Aquatics Director, with any questions or issues. ONCE A PARTICIPANT HAS LOGGED IN TO THE RED CROSS ONLINE CONTENT, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE A REFUND FOR THE CLASS! A link to access the online portion will be provided to your email shortly following registration. If you do not receive this link within 48 hours, please contact Zach Smith, Aquatics Director, at [email protected]
Dates and times subject to change.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Re-certification Training
Re-certify current American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR Pro certifications. This is a blended learning course, with online portions that must be completed prior to attending in-person skills sessions. This re-certification course will run concurrently with our full certification course. Participants will need to provide proof of current certification prior to class to be allowed to participate in the course and must pass all prerequisite swim tests, demonstrate all skills and pass both written tests to earn re-certification. ONCE A PARTICIPANT HAS LOGGED IN TO THE RED CROSS ONLINE CONTENT, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE A REFUND FOR THE CLASS! A link to access the online portion will be provided to your email shortly following registration. If you do not receive this link within 48 hours, please contact Zach Smith, Aquatics Director, at [email protected]
| Re-certs will be integrated into the LG courses described above. | Register HERE |
The YMCA is hiring lifeguards!
Did you know that if you complete your lifeguarding class here we will refund the cost of your course after 100 hours of employment? Fill out an application HERE, then return to the YMCA or email to [email protected]
Babysitting Safety Course
This interactive course trains sitters to prevent emergencies through proper safety planning and gain knowledge if an emergency should occur. After successful completion of the course, students will be certified in American Red Cross, Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED. This course is designed for ages 11-16 years old. Cost for YMCA of Centre County members is $60, for non-members $70.
COVID-19 Safety Measures:
· Babysitting Safety Courses will be run at a lower capacity, 10 students per class.
· Each student will receive their own disinfected adult manikin.
· Students will be socially distanced during each class, only two students per table.
· Students must bring their own bagged lunch and water bottle.
· Hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes will be available during each course.
COURSE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION AVAILABLE HERE.
Advance registration is required. Space is limited.
Jamie SanFilippo
[email protected]
814-237-7717