American Red Cross Crossover Lifeguarding Class

The purpose of a crossover course is to give participants with a current lifeguarding certification from an approved equivalent training organization the opportunity to participate in an abbreviated course to obtain an American Red Cross Lifeguarding or Shallow Water Lifeguarding certification. Upon successful completion of the crossover course, participants will receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid, valid for 2 years.

Requirements:

■ Be at least 15 years of age on or before the final scheduled session of the course.

■ Possess a basic-level Lifeguarding certification or documentation of current lifeguarding credentials showing that they have completed a formal lifeguarding course for pool, waterpark, waterfront, or open-water with one of the following training agencies:

• Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard
• YMCA
• Ellis & Associates International Lifeguard Training Program™
• Boy Scouts of America (BSA)
• StarGuard ELITE
• United States Lifesaving Association (USLA)—add time as needed to the crossover course outline to practice pool-related skills, including surveillance, water rescues, and extrications