District 196 Community Education

Limited to Lifeguard Instructors only upon completion of the Lifeguard Instructor Review course.

Limited to Lifeguard Instructors only upon completion of the Lifeguard Instructor Review course.

This module is for currently certified American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructors who hold a current Waterpark certification after participating in a Lifeguard Instructor Review course.

This module is for currently certified American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructors upon completion of a Lifeguard Instructor Review course.

Renew your American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification. Abbreviated format for Lifeguarding Renewal (Code: QLGILGR), Waterpark Skills Module (Code: QLGIWP for new certification, QLGIWPR for renewal) and Waterfront Skills Module (Code: QLGIWF for new certification, QLGIWFR for renewal) will be offered after completion of this course. Please register separately for these. Attendance at all class sessions is mandatory. Certification Prerequisite: Current Lifeguard Instructor certification

Limited to Lifeguard Instructors only upon completion of the Lifeguard Instructor Review course. Waterpark Skills Module (Code: QLGIWP for new certification, QLGIWPR for renewal) and Waterfront Skills Module (Code: QLGIWF for new certification, QLGIWFR for renewal) will be offered also. Please register separately for these modules.

Become certified to teach American Red Cross Lifeguarding. Students that successfully complete the course will be provided the opportunity to become certified in Waterfront Lifeguarding for an additional fee. Attendance at all class sessions is mandatory. Age Prerequisite: Students must be 17 years old by the last day of the class Certification Prerequisite: Current Lifeguard certification Skill Prerequisites: Successful completion of Lifeguarding swimming prerequisites Demonstration of competency with Lifeguarding skills Demonstration of competency when responding to scenarios involving rescues and emergency care

Do you seek employment teaching swimming? This class is for you! CPR and First Aid training are included. Students that complete this course will be qualified to apply for employment at the age of 14.

Renew your First Aid certification. American Safety and Health Institute certification is valid for two years. This course is equivalent to American Red Cross First Aid. When you register, you will not be charged upon completion of your registration. Instead, the system will collect your payment information and charge you one day before the class begins (just in case a cancellation would be necessary).

Renew your American Red Cross certification, valid for two years. Participants must successfully demonstrate all skills and pass the written test. Nurses may apply for CEUs through the Minnesota Board of Nursing.

Renew Adult Child and Infant CPR and AED certifications. American Safety and Health Institute CPR/AED certification is valid for two years. This course is equivalent to American Heart Association Heart Saver or American Red Cross CPR for Lay Rescuer. When you register, you will not be charged upon completion of your registration. Instead, the system will collect your payment information and charge you one day before the class begins (just in case a cancellation would be necessary).

Renew American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Lifeguard certifications. Age Prerequisite: 15 years of age by the last day of the class Certification Prerequisite: Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification Skill Prerequisites: 300 yd. endurance swim using front crawl and breaststroke Complete a timed skill sequence including a 20 yd. swim, retrieval of a 10 lb. object from 7 ft. deep, swim 20 yd. carrying the object and exit the water within 1 min. and 40 sec. Tread water for 2 min. using legs only Waterfront and Waterpark full modules and renewal modules will be offered for those that successfully complete this course and would like to earn the additional certification to work at a beach or waterpark. There is an additional fee for this course. Call 952-431-8777 for more information or to register.

Become certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding for pools and waterparks, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Lifeguard. Blended Learning combines online learning with on-site skill sessions for skill practice and assessment. Online completion is required prior to the first day of the course. Attendance at all class sessions is mandatory. Age Prerequisite: 15 years of age by the last day of the class Skill Prerequisites: Prerequisite skills will be evaluated at the beginning of the first day. Those who do not meet the skill requirements will not be allowed to stay for the class and may choose to practice the swimming skills to be able to transfer to another class or cancel with a $25 cancellation fee. 300 yd. endurance swim using front crawl and breaststroke continuously Complete a timed skill sequence including a 20 yd. swim, retrieval of a 10 lb. object from 7 ft. deep, swim 20 yd. carrying the object and exit the water within 1 min. and 40 sec. Tread water for 2 min. using legs only A Waterfront Lifeguarding Module will be offered for those that successfully complete this course and would like to earn the additional certification to work at a beach. There is an additional fee for this course. Call 952-431-8777 for more information or to register.

This course builds a foundation of knowledge, attitudes and skills for future lifeguards.

Become certified to teach American Red Cross swim lessons. Blended Learning combines online learning with on-site skill sessions for skill practice and assessment. Online completion is required prior to the first day of the course. Attendance at all class sessions is mandatory. When you register, you will not be charged upon completion of your registration. Instead, the system will collect your payment information and charge you one day before the class begins (just in case a cancellation would be necessary). Age Prerequisite: Students must be 16 years of age by the last day of the class Skill Prerequisites: Demonstration of swimming skills equivalent to Red Cross Level 4 swim lesson requirements