What do they need to do to get their new lifeguard certification?
A. During this period of implementation, we’ll be offering lifeguard training for individuals currently ALS certified. This program takes into account the knowledge already gained through ALS certification. The length of the upgrading course is 15 hours versus the 27 hours required for the complete basic course. It is required under the new lifeguard training program to have certification in the new American Red Cross Standard First Aid or its equivalent. Q. Do they have to get the Standard First Aid while they’re taking the new Lifeguard Training course or can it be done before or after the course? A. Students can obtain the required Standard First Aid certificate before, during, or after the lifeguard training course. A student has up to 30 days upon completion of the lifeguard training course to obtain the Standard First Aid certificate. Only upon completion of the Standard First Aid will the student then receive his/her lifeguarding certificate. Q. If I want this same person to als
