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Lifeguard Test - What You Need to Know
The American Red Cross lifeguard program offers a detailed examination of your comprehension of the written lifeguarding requirements, protocols, and hands-on skills. Students who complete this test will have demonstrated their ability to:
- Recognize drowning
- Prevent injuries
- Respond quickly and confidently to emergencies
Red Cross Lifeguard Classes – About the Test
All lifeguard participants must complete the required swimming skills prerequisite prior to taking and completing the final skills assessment. The prerequisite skills assessments include a swim-tread-swim sequence.
In addition, participants must successfully complete 3 final skills assessments:
- Rotate in-conduct surveillance – rotate out (NEW)
- Timed Single-rescuer CPR Scenario
- Multiple Rescuer Response Scenario
You will need to take one final written exam consisting of 50 questions and score a minimum of 80%.
Red Cross Lifeguard Courses
The newly updated Red Cross curriculum prepares lifeguards to recognize and respond to emergencies with refreshed courses, updated content and new tools & resources.
The chart below provides the total time to complete the course.
Course Course Lengths Note: Students who are re-certifying may require less time.
Instructor-Led Training Blended Learning (in-person + online) Total Instructional Time Total Combined Time In-Person Online Lifeguarding (Includes deep water training over 7’) 27 hours and 25 minutes 27 hours and 25 minutes 21.5 hours About 6 hours Shallow Water Lifeguarding (0-7’) 27.25 hours 27.25 hours 21.5 hours 5 hours and 55 minutes Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding (Water less than or equal to 3’) 26 hours and 35 minutes 26 hours and 35 minutes 20 hours and 40 minutes 5 hours and 55 minutes Waterfront Skills 6 hours N/A N/A N/A Waterpark Skills 4 hours and 15 minutes N/A N/A N/A
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