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Hillsboro Swim Organization
Become a lifeguard
Become an American Red Cross certified lifeguard by training at the Hillsboro Swim Organization. Learn how to safely & effectively rescue, treat, and prevent victims of water related injuries through our training. Help protect those you love and learn skills that will last a lifetime.
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Details about the course
Blended Learning
There will be an online portion of the course that includes video segments as demonstrations and short quizzes to help you practice for the two written exams. The online portion must be COMPLETED prior to the in-person portion.
The in-person Session will be held in the spring of 2023
What will I learn?
You will learn the different phases of drowning and how to tell which a phase a victim is in. You will also learn the basic rescue techniques as provided by the American Red Cross along with how to administer CPR and First Aide. Your Certifications are good for up to 2 years.
Pre-Requisites
-Complete online portion, must have access to internet (Computer recommended, phone has issues with Red Cross Portal)
-Minimum age: 15 years -Swim 300 yards continuously
-Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs
-Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds by:
Starting in the water, swimming 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, exit the water without using steps or a ladder.
-Successfully complete two written exams.