American Red Cross Health and Safety Program
Health and Safety courses are available to current UNCW students, faculty, staff, and dependents.
Email 2swim@uncw.edu for course registration details.
Health and Safety Enrollment Policy
The minimum enrollment for each course is 5 individuals, and the maximum enrollment for each course is 15. We reserve the right to cancel any class that does not meet the minimum enrollment requirement.
Health & Safety Courses & Information
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Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
- Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Certificate Issued: Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Length of Certification: 2 Years
Full Course
Course Info
| Course Length |
5.5 Hours for full course
2 Hours for blended learning course |
| Prerequisites |
None |
| Purpose |
The American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED program helps participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies in adults, children, and infants. This course teaches skills that participants need to know to give immediate care to a suddenly injured or ill person until more advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. |
Re-certification Course
Course Info
| Course Length |
2-3 hours |
| Prerequisites |
Must possess a current Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certification (or the equivalent) |
| Purpose |
The purpose of a review course is to give individuals the opportunity to review the course content within a formal class setting. The format optimizes a participant's ability to successfully complete the knowledge and skills tests. The responsibility for preparing for the written exam (if requested or required by an employer or state or local regulations) is shared by the instructor and participant. |
Schedule
Dates for Blended Learning Course and Recertification Course
| Blended Learning Course |
Saturday, March 27 at 10am |
| Re-certification Course |
Monday, March 10 at 5pm |
Lifeguarding Certification
- Lifeguarding Certification
Certificate Issued: Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED
Length of Certification: 2 Years
Full Course
Course Info
| Course Length |
25 hours |
| Prerequisites |
- Must be 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of this course.
- Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. (Swim goggles may be used.)
- Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.
- Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:
- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.
- Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, 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 with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath. Candidates should not swim the distance under water.
- Exit the water without using a ladder or steps
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| Purpose |
The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. |
Blended Learning Course
Course Info
| Course Length |
19.5 hours in person
7.5 hours online |
| Prerequisites |
- Must be 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of this course.
- Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. (Swim goggles may be used.)
- Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.
- Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:
- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.
- Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, 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 with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath. Candidates should not swim the distance under water.
- Exit the water without using a ladder or steps
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Skills Sessions Schedule for the Full Blended Learning Course:
*All skills sessions must be completed in order to obtain a Lifeguarding Certification*
Course Days/Times
| 2/17 |
3pm - 7pm |
| 2/19 |
11am - 3pm |
| 2/24 |
3pm - 7pm |
| 2/26 |
11am - 3pm |
| 2/27 |
11am - 3pm |
Re-certification Course
Course Info
| Course Length |
12 hours |
| Prerequisites |
Must possess a current Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED Certification (or the equivalent). |
| Purpose |
The purpose of a review course is to give individuals the opportunity to review the course content within a formal course setting. The review course format optimizes a participant's ability to successfully complete the knowledge and skills evaluations. The responsibility for preparing for the final written exam is shared by the instructor and the participant. |
Fee Structure
- Fee Structure
Lifeguarding Training Course
Lifeguard Training Course Fee Structure
|
Students |
Fac /
Staff |
Fac /
Staff /
Student /
Dependent |
Member |
| Full Course |
$180 |
$240 |
$240 |
$240 |
| Re-certification |
$75 |
$125 |
$125 |
$125 |
| Blended Learning |
$125 |
$180 |
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Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Course
Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Course Fee Structure
|
Students |
Fac /
Staff |
Fac /
Staff /
Student /
Dependent |
Member |
| Full Course |
$40 |
$85 |
$85 |
$85 |
| Re-certification |
$30 |
$60 |
$60 |
$60 |
