Throughout the year we offer a variety of classes such as CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Lifeguard Training. For more information and dates, call our aquatics department at (865) 531-5140.
CPR-PR / AED
Teaches professional rescuers the skills needed to respond appropriately to breathing and cardiac emergencies, including the use of automated external defibrillation for victims of sudden cardiac arrest.
You will learn:
- The role of the professional rescuer in the EMS system
- Understand the Emergency Action Principles when providing emergency care for a victim
- Learn how to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies
- Learn how to us an automated external defibrillator (AED)
CPR Re-certification
Participant must come ready to take the written test and demonstrate all skills successfully. To set up an appointment for the re-cert call our aquatics department at (865) 531-5140.
Lifeguard Training
Lifeguard classes are primarily held March - June. This course includes Lifeguard Training, Standard First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. The course is 31 hours. A written test will be given on the final day of class covering all materials. All required course material will be provided.
Course Prerequisites:
- Must be 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the course.
- Must be able to pass the Swim Test portion of the class.
- Part 1 of Swim Test:
- Swim 300 yeards continuously, using these strokes in the following order:
- 100 yards front crawl
- 100 yards breaststroke
- 100 yards of either front crawl or breaststroke.
- Part 2 of Swim Test: "Brick Test"
- Swim 20 yards, dive to a depth of 7-10 ft to retrieve a 10 lb. brick and swim back to the starting point using your feet only in 1 minute 40 seconds.
- The Final portion of the certification will include Lifeguarding skills, first aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
Lifeguard Re-certification
Re-certifications are by appointment only. Participants must be prepared to do the abouve course prerequisites, all rescue skills, and written test.
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