American Red Cross Certification
American Red Cross certification courses are designed to help individuals and families overcome reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life-threatening emergencies such as respiratory or cardiac problems, sudden illness, and injuries to infants, children, or adults. These are non-credit classes.
Course Types
New: For people who have not taken the class before or who want to review all skills
Recertification: For people who have current certifications and wish to review critical skills
Note: you must bring your current certification to the first class
Water Safety Instructor: For people who would like to teach swim lessons to children of all ages in the American Red Cross Water Safety Program
Lifeguard Instructor: For people who would like to get certified to teach the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED Essentials, Lifeguard Management, and First Aid
Fall 2022-Spring 2023 Courses
CPR/AED
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid Basics
American Red Cross certification courses are designed to help individuals and families overcome reluctance to act in emergency situations. Learn the skills to recognize and care for life-threatening emergencies such as respiratory or cardiac problems, sudden illness, and injuries to individuals of all ages. These are non-credit classes.
This 4-hour course teaches CPR/AED, rescue breathing, obstructed airway, choking care, basic first aid, and bleeding control. All skills are taught for adult, child, and infant care. This class is for both new participants and those that need to recertify in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid Basics. Once you register for the Class pre-course material will be mailed out 7 days prior to the class. The pre-course work will take approx. 2 hours to complete and you must bring proof of completion with you to class. (Screenshot or printout)
Must bring proof of completion of pre-course work to 1st class with you.
Cost
Member $42 | Non-Member $55
Dates
Classes will resume in Fall 2023.
For more information or questions contact John Mihevic @ MIHEVIJP@MiamiOH.edu.
Lifeguard
American Red Cross certification courses are designed to help individuals and families overcome reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life-threatening emergencies such as respiratory or cardiac problems, sudden illness, and injuries to infants, children, or adults. These are non-credit classes:
New Certification
These classes teach the necessary skills to guard an aquatic facility. Successful participants will receive CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Lifeguard, and First Aid Training certifications. Absence from any class will result in a failure of the course and forfeiture of the registration fee. Instructors are not permitted to make up missed material with participants. New Lifeguard Training books and pocket masks are provided.
Prerequisite
Successful completion of the Lifeguard Training Prerequisite.
Prerequisite classes will resume in Fall 2023.
Must take the prerequisite course before registering for new lifeguard training.
Length of class
20 hours
Cost
Member $170 | Non-Member $230
Dates
Classes will resume in Fall 2023.
Note: An hour's break is given for lunch.
Recertification
Successful completion of this course will renew lifeguard training, CPR/AED, and First Aid certifications. This class will update participants on the new American Red Cross 2017 lifeguard guidelines and the 2017 CPR/AED guidelines. Participants should be prepared to take a written and water-skill test.
Prerequisite
Must bring proof of current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Lifeguard Training, and First Aid certifications to 1st class
Length of class
6 hours
Cost
Member $82 | Non-Member $100
Dates
Classes will resume in fall 2023.
For more information or questions contact John Mihevic @ MIHEVIJP@MiamiOH.edu.
Instructor Training
Water Safety Instructor Training
Completion of this course will allow participants to teach swim lessons to children of all ages in the American Red Cross Water Safety Program. It also will certify the participant in the FIT program. The fee includes all manuals.
Prerequisite
Must be at least 16 years old, pass the 60-question written test and perform a list of skills, proving an ability to swim all four strokes decently and be in good health.
Length of class
30 hours
Cost
Member $215 | Non-Member $250
Dates
Classes will resume in Fall 2023.
If you are interested in taking this course, please contact Jackie Huff.
Lifeguard Instructor Training
Successful completion of this course will certify participants to teach the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED Essentials, Lifeguard Management, and First Aid classes. The fee includes the LGI instructor Manual and the FIT manual.
Prerequisite
Must be at least 17 years old, pass the pre-course written examination (60 questions) with a minimum of 80%, demonstrate CPR/AED and First Aid skills, and pass the prerequisite swimming skills, rescue skills, and scenarios test.
Length of class
40 hours
Cost
Member $215 | Non-member $250
Dates
Classes will resume in Fall 2023.
If you are interested in taking this course, please contact John Mihevic to be put on a waitlist.
For more information or questions contact John Mihevic @ MIHEVIJP@MiamiOH.edu.
| Course | Member Cost | Non-Member Cost |
|---|---|---|
| CPR/AED/First Aid ~ Blended Learning | $42 | $55 |
| Lifeguard Recertification | $82 | $100 |
| Lifeguard New | $170 | $230 |
| Lifeguard Instructor | $300 | $325 |
| Water Safety Instructor | $215 | $250 |