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Lifeguard Training

Become a Lifeguard

This certification course is designed to give participants the skills and knowledge needed to be lifeguards in the pool.

Comprehensive Training

The comprehensive course offers up-to-date information on how to guard, anticipate and prevent problems, and to take action to help those in danger. It also covers safety and survival skills every swimmer needs to know, accident prevention, guarding techniques, emergency systems, rescue skills and first aid in aquatic environments.

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