American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid: The Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course incorporates the latest science and teaches people to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies. Emergencies include burns, cuts, sudden illnesses, head/neck & back injuries, and heat/cold emergencies. It also teaches people how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies to help victims of any age. Individuals who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. (Open to all.).

American Red Cross Lifeguard Full Course: The purpose of this American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatics emergencies. Participants will also be able to provide care for breathing/cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. *Participants must complete theseprerequisites.

American Red Cross Lifeguard Recertification: The purpose of this course is renewing certification of currently certified American Red Cross Lifeguards. *Participants must complete these prerequisites.

Lifeguard Instructor Review Course: This in-person Instructor/Instructor Trainer review course is the required course for all Lifeguarding Instructors and Instructor Trainers to re-certify. During this course, Lifeguarding Instructors and Instructor Trainers will participate in an in-water practice and polish skills session with their peers and a classroom-based review of Red Cross administrative policies and procedures. Lifeguarding Instructors and ITs may also choose to attend a brief "test out" session following this course to gain a basic-level Lifeguarding Certification.*Must hold a current Lifeguard Instructor certification. To view upcoming opportunities for this course please click here.

Lifeguard Instructor Course:This in-person Instructor/Instructor Trainer course is the required course for all Lifeguarding Instructors and Instructor Trainers. During this course, Lifeguarding Instructors and Instructor Trainers will participate in an in-water practice and polish skills session with their peers and a classroom-based review of Red Cross administrative policies and procedures. Lifeguarding Instructors and ITs may also choose to attend a brief "test out" session following this course to gain a basic-level Lifeguarding Certification.*Must hold a current Lifeguard certification. To view upcoming opportunities for this course please click here.

American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Health Care Provider (CPRO): The purpose of the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Health Care Provider course is to train professional-level rescuers to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants until more advanced medical personnel take over. This course has been updated to meet the ECC 2010 guidelines in 2017.

Water Safety Instructor: This American Red Cross course is designed to train swim lesson instructors. Participants must be 15 years of age by the last day of class and be able to complete level 4 exit skills (American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Level 4).

Ryan MacMaster
Associate Director of Operations, Aquatics & Fitness
Ryan.MacMaster@ndsu.edu 
701.231.5216