CPR/First Aid/AED Courses

We have the necessary certification for lifeguarding in addition to a robust suite of safety certifications. Review the course descriptions and our current offerings below.

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  • Aquatic Certifications

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    Lifeguarding Certification Course

    SRC Member: $225.00 Chinook Member: $225.00 Non-Member: $275.00
    Item ID: 188783

    Schedule: Fri 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: Smith Gym Room 77 (Pool)
    Sat Sun 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Location: Smith Gym Room 77 (Pool)

    Registration: Thursday, December 1, 2022 - Wednesday, April 12, 2023

    Open Spots: 9
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    Class Dates: April 14 2023 - April 16 2023

    Course Description

    Interested in becoming a lifeguard? Take this American Red Cross certification course now! This course teaches the duties, responsibilities, and skills necessary to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Successful participants will be certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid.

    Youth participants, under the age of 18, must complete the Youth Registration for this course.

    If you are a lifeguard supervisor signing up an employee please be sure to contact Jared Lindorfer at jared.lindorfer@wsu.edu or 509-335-5407 so that you get all the details you need.

    Prerequisites
    - minimum age of 15 on or before the last day of the scheduled class
    - swim 300 yards continuously, demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Participants may use front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both.
    - starting in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7–10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object, and exit the water without using a ladder or steps, within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
    - tread water with hands under armpits for 2 minutes
    Lifeguarding Certification Course (Youth Registration)

    SRC Member: $225.00 Chinook Member: $225.00 Non-Member: $225.00
    Item ID: 188784

    Schedule: Fri 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: Smith Gym Room 77 (Pool)
    Sat Sun 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Location: Smith Gym Room 77 (Pool)

    Registration: Thursday, December 1, 2022 - Wednesday, April 12, 2023

    Open Spots: 9
    See class details
    Register Now

    Class Dates: April 14 2023 - April 16 2023

    Course Description

    Interested in becoming a lifeguard? Take this American Red Cross certification course now! This course teaches the duties, responsibilities, and skills necessary to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Successful participants will be certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid.

    Participants over the age of 18, must complete the Adult Registration for this course.

    If you are a lifeguard supervisor signing up an employee please be sure to contact Jared Lindorfer at jared.lindorfer@wsu.edu or 509-335-5407 so that you get all the details you need.

    Prerequisites
    - minimum age of 15 on or before the last day of the scheduled class
    - swim 300 yards continuously, demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Participants may use front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both.
    - starting in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7–10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object, and exit the water without using a ladder or steps, within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
    - tread water with hands under armpits for 2 minutes
    Lifeguarding Review Certification Course

    SRC Member: $125.00 Chinook Member: $125.00 Non-Member: $150.00
    Item ID: 188785

    Schedule: Sun 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Location: Smith Gym Room 77 (Pool)

    Registration: Thursday, December 1, 2022 - Thursday, April 20, 2023

    Open Spots: 12
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    Class Dates: April 23 2023

    Course Description

    This update course gives currently certified lifeguards or lifeguards with a certification that has been expired for no more than 30 days the opportunity to update skills to the newest American Red Cross Lifeguarding course content and renew certification. Successful participants will be re-certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid for 2 years.

    Please use the Youth Registration to enroll participants who are under the age of 18.

    If you are a lifeguard supervisor signing up an employee please be sure to contact Jared Lindorfer at jared.lindorfer@wsu.edu or 509-335-5407 so that you get all the details you need.

    Prerequisites
    - be currently certified as an American Red Cross Lifeguard or have a certification that has been expired for less than 31 days
    - minimum age of 15 on or before the last day of the scheduled class
    - swim 300 yards continuously, demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Participants may use front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both.
    - starting in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7–10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object, and exit the water without using a ladder or steps, within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
    - tread water with hands under armpits for 2 minutes
    Lifeguarding Review Certification Course (Youth Registration)

    SRC Member: $125.00 Chinook Member: $125.00 Non-Member: $150.00
    Item ID: 188786

    Schedule: Sun 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Location: Smith Gym Room 77 (Pool)

    Registration: Thursday, December 1, 2022 - Thursday, April 20, 2023

    Open Spots: 12
    See class details
    Register Now

    Class Dates: April 23 2023

    Course Description

    This update course gives currently certified lifeguards or lifeguards with a certification that has been expired for no more than 30 days the opportunity to update skills to the newest American Red Cross Lifeguarding course content and renew certification. Successful participants will be re-certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid for 2 years.

    Use the Adult Registration to enroll participants who are over the age of 18.

    If you are a lifeguard supervisor signing up an employee please be sure to contact Jared Lindorfer at jared.lindorfer@wsu.edu or 509-335-5407 so that your employee will get all of the details they will need.

    Prerequisites
    - be currently certified as an American Red Cross Lifeguard or have a certification that has been expired for less than 31 days
    - minimum age of 15 on or before the last day of the scheduled class
    - swim 300 yards continuously, demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Participants may use front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both.
    - starting in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7–10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object, and exit the water without using a ladder or steps, within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
    - tread water with hands under armpits for 2 minutes
    Safety Training for Swim Coaches (In-Water Skills Session)

    SRC Member: $100.00 Chinook Member: $100.00 Non-Member: $125.00
    Item ID: 188787

    Schedule: Sat 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: Smith Gym Room 77 (Pool)

    Registration: Thursday, December 1, 2022 - Thursday, April 20, 2023

    Open Spots: 15
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    Class Dates: April 22 2023

    Are you currently a swim coach or interested in becoming one? Take the American Red Cross Certification course now through UREC at Washington State University! This course teaches those involved in competitive swimming how to help maintain a comfortable and safe environment for swimmers, prevent accidents and emergencies and respond to swimmers with illnesses or injuries in water or on land.

    Most participants will be taking the course to satisfy the coaching requirements required by a national governing body, such as USA Swimming. Participants may represent a broad range of backgrounds and differ in levels of education and experience. They may be taking the course to fulfill employment requirements, to complete requirements for a major area of study or certification, or for personal satisfaction.

  • CPR & First Aid Certifications

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    Wilderness First Aid

    SRC Member: $250.00 Chinook Member: $250.00 Non-Member: $350.00
    Item ID: 189051

    Schedule: Sat 7:45 AM - 5:00 PM Location: Student Recreation Center Court #7
    Sun 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: Student Recreation Center Court #7

    Registration: Thursday, February 2, 2023 - Friday, April 21, 2023

    Open Spots: 26
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    Class Dates: May 27 2023 - May 28 2023

    Wilderness First Aid NOLS Wilderness Medicine WFA