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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 Full 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 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7 to 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.
Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED.
Upon registering for the course, you will be sent the Red Cross portion of the course via the classes teacher.
Dates & Times
Weekend of March 25th – 9:00am – 5:00pm
Weekend of April 15th – 9:00am – 5:00pm
Weekend of April 22nd – 9:00am – 5:00pm
Weekend of May 6th – 9:00am – 5:00pm
Weekend of May 27th – 9:00am – 5:00pm
Call or email Max Randolph for availability or additional questions:
610-378-4755 or [email protected]
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 3/13/23 | 5/19/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 250.00 | $ 275.00 |
Available Sessions
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04/15/23 - 04/16/23
Su,Sa - 9:00 am
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14 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 04/08/2023 |
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04/22/23 - 04/23/23
Su,Sa - 9:00 am
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16 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 04/15/2023 |
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05/06/23 - 05/07/23
Su,Sa - 9:00 am
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20 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 04/29/2023 |
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05/27/23 - 05/28/23
Su,Sa - 9:00 am
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20 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 05/20/2023 |
Lifeguard Recertification
Provides review and recertification of 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 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7 to 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.
Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding Recertification course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED.
Session day and times:
March 26th – 9:00am – 5:00pm
April 16th – 9:00am – 5:00pm
April 23rd – 9:00am – 5:00pm
May 7th – 9:00am – 5:00pm
May 28th – 9:00am – 5:00pm
Call or email Max Randolph for availability:
610-378-4755 or [email protected]
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13/23 | 5/19/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 145.00 | $ 170.00 |
Available Sessions