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American Red Cross Certifications
Red Cross Certifications
At the Y, a cornerstone of our mission is social responsibility; we try to instill it in our community as best we can and encourage to always lend a helping hand, whether that’s something as simple as volunteering or as important as saving a life. According to the American Heart Association, more than 350,000 cardiac arrests happen outside of the hospital every year; however, bystander intervention through CPR and AED can drastically improve chances of survival.
For more than 30 years, we at the Y have been conducting CPR, AED, and Lifeguarding classes and Certifications in collaboration with American Red Cross. Since then, we have certified countless individuals in Berks County and ensured that our community has access to these life-saving procedures and are ready and able to act in the event of an emergency.
Lifeguard Certification
Provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over.
Prerequisites: Minimum age: 15 years; Swim 150 yards continuously; Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs, then swim 50 yards, Complete a timed “brick test” within 1 minute 40 seconds by starting in the water, swimming 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, exit the water without using steps or a ladder.
This is a blended class – one week prior to the in-person session, and you will receive a link through the email you have provided to complete the online portion of this course. The online portion of this class will take approximately 6-8 hrs. to complete and is a required prerequisite to the in-person portion.
Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED.
Class Days/Times:
Friday 530 PM – 9 PM,
Saturday 8 AM – 6:30 PM,
Sunday 8 AM – 6:30 PM
*These times may vary based on the class size and needs of the participants.
If you have additional questions, please contact Red Cross Certified Lifeguard Instructor, Rebecca Beres at [email protected] or 610-378-4733.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 1/1/25 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 200.00 | $ 250.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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05/16/25 - 05/18/25
Su,Fr,Sa
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- |
Registration Closed on 05/09/2025 |
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06/13/25 - 06/15/25
*this class was moved from 6/20 - Su,Fr,Sa
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9 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed on 03/09/2025 |
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07/11/25 - 07/13/25
Su,Fr,Sa
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed on 03/16/2025 |
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09/19/25 - 09/21/25
Su,Fr,Sa
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed on 03/16/2025 |
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11/07/25 - 11/09/25
Su,Fr,Sa
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed on 03/16/2025 |
Lifeguard Recertification
Participants must possess a valid, non-expired Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
Provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over.
Prerequisites: Minimum age: 15 years; Swim 300 yards continuously; Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs; Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds by starting in the water, swimming 25 yards, surface dive to a depth of 12 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface and swim 25 yards on the back to return to the starting point, exit the water without using steps or a ladder.
Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED.
Class Day/Time: Friday 530 PM – 9 PM & Saturday 8 AM – 6 PM *These times may vary based on the class size and needs of the participants.
Approximately one week prior to scheduled class, you will receive detailed instructions through the email you have provided.
If you have additional questions, please contact Red Cross Certified Lifeguard Instructor, Rebecca Beres at [email protected] or 610-378-4733.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1/24 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 165.00 | $ 215.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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05/16/25 - 05/17/25
Fr,Sa
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1 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed on 05/09/2025 |
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06/06/25 - 06/07/25
Fr,Sa
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6 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 05/30/2025 |
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08/08/25 - 08/09/25
Fr,Sa
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed on 03/16/2025 |
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10/10/25 - 10/11/25
Fr,Sa
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed on 03/16/2025 |
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12/05/25 - 12/06/25
Fr,Sa
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed on 03/16/2025 |
