The Central Islip High School Lifeguarding course offers training in the nationally recognized American Red Cross Lifeguard Program. The course prepares individuals that are 15 years and older to become professional lifeguards by introducing them to concepts and skills necessary to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies in a swimming pool. The skills taught include water rescue, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and First Aid. Successful participants will receive American Red Cross certification in Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. The maximum amount of participants in a class is 20. Participants will receive Physical Education credit upon completion of this course. Because this is a skills-based training class, participants must attend all class sessions.
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Participants must be recommended by their Physical Education teacher and/or Swim Coach. In addition, all participants are required to successfully complete a Pre-Course Session consisting of certain skills.