American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Class

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Join the NAS Patuxent River and NRC Solomons Riverside Aquatics teams for an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification blended curriculum class. Classes will be held Nov. 14-23 at the Drill Hall Indoor Pool. Registration will be held Oct. 1-Nov. 10

All participants must successfully complete the prerequisite skills test on the first day of class in order to continue through to the instruction portion (online and in person).

Refunds will not be issued if participant is unable to execute/pass/complete any portion of the course to the American Red Cross standards. This includes the prerequisite skills test, written tests and skills tests (water rescues and scenarios/CPR/first aid/AED and final rescue scenarios as outlined by the American Red Cross).

For more information, call 301-757-3943.

 

Prerequisite Swim Test - NEW FY26 Course Curriculum (150/50 yards)

  • Prerequisite #1: Swim-Tread-Swim Sequence
    • Jump in, submerge, resurface and swim 150 yards continuously, tread water for 2 minutes and then swim 50 more yards.
    • While swimming, you must keep your face in the water and demonstrate good breath control.
    • You may swim using the front crawl, breaststrike or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not permitted.
    • Swim goggles are allowed.
    • While swimming, you must use only your legs.
  • Prerequisite #2: Timed Event
    • Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Your face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.
    • Surface dive (head-first or feet-first) to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping your face at or near the surface. Swimming the distance underwater is not permitted.
    • Exit the water without using a ladder or the steps.

 

Class Dates

  • Nov. 14-23 | Registration Oct. 1-Nov. 10
    • Nov. 14, 5-7 p.m.: Prerequisite in-water skills test
    • Nov. 15-20, online: Coursework - independent self-study
    • Nov. 21, 5-8 p.m.: Course lecture, skills work
    • Nov. 22, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.: Course lecture, skills work
    • Nov. 23, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.: Course lecture, skills work and final skills tests (water/dry land scenarios and written test)

Cost

  • $275 per person
  • Includes lifeguard manual and CPR mask

 

Registration

  • Registration will be held Oct. 1-Nov. 10
  • To register, stop by the Drill Hall or call 301-757-3943.
  • Participants must be 15 years of age by the last day of the course and provide proof of age at the time of registration.
  • Registration is open to all with base access.