The YMCA offers a plethora of education courses such as American Red Cross training, CPR & AED, and First Aid.
Types of classes we offer
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training
Learn the skills needed to become a certified lifeguard. First-Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and AED, and Oxygen Administration certifications are also included. Attendance is mandatory at all sessions in order to be certified.
American Red Cross CPR & AED
This American Red Cross CPR class includes adult, child & infant CPR as well as AED.
American Red Cross Re-Certification
Re-Certification provides an opportunity for those with current certifications to re-certify or to extend the length of their certifications. Passing participants can receive a Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR for Professional Rescuer, Oxygen, and AED certification.
Lifeguard Course Requirements
- Must be at least 15 years old by the last day of the course attended
- Attend ALL training sessions in their entirety
- Demonstrate competency in all required skills, activities and scenarios
- Pass a written test with a score of at least 80%
- Successfully complete the following prerequisites:
- Swim 300 yards continuously
- Tread water for 2 minutes using legs only
- Swim 20 yards, surface dive in 7-10 feet of water, retrieve a 10 lb. object and swim 20 yards on theback to return to the starting point (this is a timedevent)
- Perform all required skills with accuracy
PARTICIPANTS MUST PASS THE ENTIRE PRE-SKILLS TEST AND COMPLETE THE ONLINE PORTION (IF BLENDED) IN ORDER TO CONTINUE WITH THE IN-PERSON PORTION OF THE COURSE.
Locations
Delaware Community Center YMCA
Phone: (614) 389-4648
Classes & Dates:
- TBA
Don M. And Margaret Hilliker YMCA
Phone: (614) 389-4364
Contact: Katie Ferrero katie.ferrero@ymcacolumbus.org
Classes & Dates:
- Lifeguard: 12/28 -12/30
Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA
Phone: (614) 389-4643
Classes & Dates:
- TBA
Gahanna/John E. Bickley YMCA
Phone: (614) 416-9622
Classes & Dates:
- Lifeguard: 12/19 - 12/21
Grove City YMCA
Phone: (614) 389-4567
Classes & Dates:
- CPR pro/AED/FA/O2: 12/18
- Lifeguard: 12/27 - 12/30
Hilltop YMCA
Phone: (614) 389-4565
Contact: Gabriele Hover gabriele.hover@ymcacolumbus.org
Classes & Dates:
- Lifeguard: 12/20-12/23
Jerry L. Garver YMCA
Phone: (614) 389-4556
Contact: Skylar Fox skylar.fox@ymcacolumbus.org
Classes & Dates:
- Lifeguard: 12/19 -12/20, 12/22 - 12/23
Liberty Township/ Powell YMCA
Phone: (614) 389-4566
Contact: Clark Coulter clark.coulter@ymcacolumbus.org
Classes & Dates:
- TBA
Pickaway County Family YMCA
Phone: (740) 477-1661
Classes & Dates:
- TBA
Reynoldsburg Community Center YMCA
Phone: (614) 689-2040
Classes & Dates:
- TBA