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What does RED mean in lifeguard training?

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RED mean in Lifeguard Training is any country's Red Cross Lifeguard Certification. Red Cross Lifeguarding program which provides lifeguards with the best skills and knowledge necessary to keep patrons of aquatic facilities safe in and around the water.

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Is Ursus lifeguard training red cross certified?

NO


How much do lifeguard certification classes cost?

The cost of training for lifeguard certification varies from place to place. The course at the Red Cross starts at about $300 plus the cost of CPR classes.


Can I get red cross training online?

Red Cross training is available online. There are different typles of training such as CPR, first aid, babysitting and lifeguard. By going to the following website http://www.redcrossonlinetraining.org/Distance/Default.aspx you can choose the training you wish to take.


When can you be a lifeguard?

You can be a lifeguard when you are 15 and you have First aid training and CPR training and you have your cards saying that you are a lifeguard.Also you can be a jr lifeguard when you are 14 same with lifeguarding you have to go through alot of training - IN USA) IN ENGLAND AND WALES - Be aged 16 and complete a NPLQ (National Pool Lifeguard Qualification)- for pool lifeguards. Or a NBLQ (National Beach Lifeguard Qualification) Which both comprise of a week training followed by an exam at the end.


What does CHAIR mean in lifeguard training?

Chairs/Stands shall be venue appropriate and zone specific structures positioned as to provide an unobstructed view of the entire zone of patron surveillance responsibility for that lifeguard station. Swim near a lifeguard's chair. That means always swim in an area where someone is responsible for watching you, such as a lifeguard or an adult that you know


What kind of training or college education is needed to become a lifeguard?

No you do not. You need to get certified in CPR/AED for the professional rescuer/lifeguard as well as First aid for the professional rescuer/lifeguard. Every job requires different requirements and to get the best answer you would need to contact the place you intend to work at. I am still in high school and I am working as a lifeguard.


How much does it cost to hire a lifeguard?

It depends on a few things... Most of the time if you are already employed you will get paid to take the course. It also depends on what certification you are obtaining. Is it from the Red Cross? The YMCA of the USA? Typically it is around $100-150.


Is lifeguard training hard?

Lifeguard training is really not Hard if you have passion to learn or passion to saving the lives. If you are learning from the experienced staff with full of learning facility in live pools, lakes, beaches, etc. then you learn with experience. Whenever you saves a life you feel proud yourself. Pool lifeguard training courses provided by Aquatic Management Inc. with American Red Cross certification is very useful for being a Lifeguard. You can learn life saving skills, CPR, communication skills, etc. and many more.


Where can I get lifeguard training and certification?

You can get lifeguard training and certification by contacting the Red Cross or your school about it. They may offer programs for you. The cost depends on what area you live in so ask around.


What are the color flags by the lifeguard?

The flags are red and yellow


Can you get hypothermia from cold pools?

The answer is definitely! I am a lifeguard and we learn all about this stuff in training.


Where can you be a lifeguard?

Where you can work as a lifeguard depends on where you want to work and what you get certified as. If you can only get certified for lifeguarding at a pool or amusement park then that's where you will work. If you can get certified as an open-water lifeguard, it all depends on how far you are willing to commute and how you feel about training for it. Open-water training is definitely more challenging than pool certification.