KINE 303 — Lifeguard Training I, CPR, AED, and First Aid Units: 0
The course will instruct and provide the necessary skills and knowledge to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. The course content will be in alignment with the American Red Cross and will include the following: lifeguarding and shallow water, waterfront skills, written exams and physical and skill testing. This course is the first part of a two course certificate preparing the students at completion of the certificate to take an exam applicable to lifeguard certification with the American Red Cross. The American Red Cross certificate fees are required of each student that successfully completes this course for certification. Noncredit Hours: 36 Repeatable: Yes Grading: Pass/No Pass Prerequisite: None Advisory: None Limitation on enrollment: Must be at least 15 years old, able to swim 300,yards (12 lengths of a 25 yard pool) without,stopping using front crawl and breaststroke, tread,water for 2 minutes using legs only, and retrieve,a 10-lb brick from 7 feet deep and swim 20 yards,with the weight, using legs only and exit the,water without using a ladder or steps within 1,minute and 40 seconds. Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: NONC COD GE: None CalGETC: None