Save a life
There is no better time to gain essential lifesaving skills.
Every year in the US more than 356,000 people suffer cardiac arrest, almost all come without warning and 90% are life threatening. Drowning is the third leading cause of injury death for children with over 370,000 drowning deaths every year in the world, and more than 3,000 in the US alone. The more people know how to perform CPR, know to swim, know to care for each other, the better our whole world will be. Save a life.
A Red Cross Licensed Training Provider, WaterStrong offers in-person classroom Adult & Pediatric First Aid / CPR / AED certification and Waterfront Skills certification courses.
The Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED is delivered in-person on location with no online pre-work required. This course incorporates the latest science and teaches students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illness, neck, head and back injuries, heat and cold emergencies, and how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies to help victims of any age.
Open to anyone age 12+. Delivered in English, Spanish, and Dari Persian.
This is a full day class. Participants who successfully complete this course will receive American Red Cross certification in Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for 2 years.
We will gladly deliver classes for community organizations, schools and businesses. Please contact us for scheduling and pricing information.
The Red Cross Waterfront Skills module equips lifeguards with the knowledge and skills to prevent and respond to emergencies in non-surf, open-water areas like parks, resorts, and camps. This course is open to anyone 15+ who holds a valid Red Cross Lifeguard certification, can pass a swim skills test and complete online coursework.
Key Skills and Knowledge:
Water Rescue Techniques: Lifeguards learn how to enter the water for rescues, including run-and-swim entries, and techniques for assisting individuals in distress.
Search and Retrieval: Learn search patterns and techniques for locating missing persons in open water, potentially using equipment like nets or masks and fins.
Equipment: Learn to use equipment specific to waterfront environments, such as rescue tubes, surfboards, or paddleboards, depending on the environment.
First Aid and CPR: The course reinforces first aid and CPR/AED skills, essential for responding to emergencies in and out of the water.
Water Safety: Learn about the specific hazards of open-water environments, such as currents, depths, and aquatic life, and how to mitigate these risks.
Environmental Awareness: Gain knowledge about the specific waterfront environment where they are lifeguarding, including potential hazards and safety protocols.
This is a full day class delivered in person on location at a pool, lake, river, or ocean location. The final skills assessment includes timed response scenarios, surveillance rotations, and multiple-rescuer response scenarios. On completion, participants receive American Red Cross certifications valid for 2 years.
We will gladly deliver trainings for community organizations, schools and businesses. Please contact us for scheduling and pricing.
Upcoming classes are posted on this page and also on the Red Cross site.