AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) CLASSES

The Boston College Recreation Complex offers a variety of American Red Cross certification classes. Please review the schedule below and click on a class name to view its description. To register for classes, please come to the membership office during office hours »

Summer 2008 Registration Begins Wednesday April 23rd

Class	Dates	Days	Location	Member Price	Non-member Price	Class Limit
Lifeguard Training	5/27-6/1	Tues-Thurs 5-8:45pm Sat/Sun 9am-5:45pm	Pool deck	$120	$210	2 spots left
WSI	5/13-6/19	Tues & Thurs 5-8:45pm	Pool deck	FULL	FULL	FULL

First Aid
The purpose of this course is to train individuals in the skills necessary to recognize and provide basic first aid care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. This course does not include information on breathing or cardiac emergencies back to top ˆ

CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer
The purpose of this course is to train professional rescuers (those with a duty to act and provide care) in the skills necessary to respond appropriately to breathing and cardiac emergencies, including the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest. back to top ˆ

LIFEGUARD TRAININg
This class teaches lifeguard candidates the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies at both a pool and waterfront facility. Upon successful completion of the course, each student will receive: Lifeguard Training, First Aid and CPR/FPR.You will receive an AED certification in both Full and review class.*Must pass pretest to take the class. No refund for failing pretest or class.
*Pre-Test
1. Swim 300 yards continuously, using each of the following strokes in the following order: 100 yard of front crawl, 100 yards of breaststroke, 100 yards of either front crawl or breaststroke. (no time requirement)
2. Swim 20 yard using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10 pound object, return to the surface, and swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object. You cannot wear goggles when retrieving brick. Refunds will not be given for those that fail the pre-test.
3. Must be at least fifteen by the end of class.
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LIFEGUARD TRAINING REVIEW
The purpose of this course is to help participants achieve re-certification in Lifeguard Training without having to take the full content course. This review course includes First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. *Must pass pretest to take class. No refund for failing pretest or class.
*Pre-Test
1. Swim 300 yards continuously, using each of the following strokes in the following order: 100 yard of front crawl, 100 yards of breaststroke, 100 yards of either front crawl or breaststroke. (no time requirement)
2. Swim 20 yard using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10 pound object, return to the surface, and swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object. You cannot wear goggles when retrieving brick. Refunds will not be given for those that fail the pre-test.
3. Must be at least fifteen by the end of class
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WATER SAFTEY INSTRUCTIOn (WSI)
Water Safety Instruction is an advanced swimming course designed for those who wish to become American Red Cross Swim Instructors. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be certified to teach all levels of swim lessons as well as the Community Water Safety Course.*Must pass pretest to take class. No refund for failing pretest or class.
Prerequisites
All students must be 16 years of age by the end of the course.
*Pre-Test
1.Swim Front Crawl, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Elementary Backstroke, Sidestroke and Butterfly at a level 4 or higher. Please contact Caitriona Taylor if you have concerns about the pretest at taylorcm@bc.edu. Refunds will not be given for those that fail the pre-test.
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