What is the Lifeguard Training and First Aid Program?
Program Description: To teach Lifeguard candidates the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. The course content and activities prepare candidates to recognize and respond quickly effectively to emergencies, and prevent drowning and injuries. This course includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, O2 Administraton and Blood Bourne Pathogens.
Course Length: 31 hours Prerequisites: Be 15 years of age by the end of the class. Pass a pre-course screening in swimming skills.
Fee: (Check or Money Order) Per Course $ 200.00 (Payable to CISD) Schedule: TBA
Friday & Monday 6:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.~ Saturday & Sunday 8:00a.m. – 7:00p.m.
• Registration Deadline is one week before the first day of class
The ARC Lifeguard Training and First Aid certification program requires an closed book written examination and In-water examination. the certification is valid three years.
The ARC / LG course is accepted by the Texas Department of Health Standards for Swimming Pools and Spas. Secton 265.199 (g),(1),(b)
What is the Lifeguard Management Program?
Program Description: This course teaches individuals the roles and responsibilities of a lifeguard supervisor with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively manage lifeguards and to create an environment that keeps patrons, lifeguards, and the aquatic facility safe.
Course Length: 16 hours
Fee: (Check or Money Order) Per Course $Pending (Payable to CISD) Schedule: TBA Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m
• Registration Deadline is one week before the first day of class.
What is the Safety Training for Swim Coaches Program?
Program Description: Aquatic safety training for competitive swim coaches. This program was developed cooperatively by the American Red Cross and the United States Swimming Association.
Course Length: 7 hours
Fee: (Check or Money Order) Per Course $ 55.00 (Payable to CISD) Schedule: TBA Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m • Registration Deadline is one week before the first day of class. |
Business Office Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
American Red Cross Instructor (s) Louis "Sam" Fruia M.Ed. WSI / LGI CISD Natatorium Coordinator Phone: (936) 709-3915 Cell: (936) 672-3320 Fax: (936) 709-3999
Cynthia "Cindy" Andrews M.S. WSI / LGI CISD Assistant Natatorium Coordinator Phone: (936) 709-3914 Cell: (936) 672-1090 Fax: (936) 709-3999
Jesus "Jesse"Benavidez WSI / LGI CISD Chief Natatorium Operator Phone: (936) 709-3909 Cell: (936) 672-3085 Fax: (936) 709-3999
CISD ARC-Instructor Staff Members John Thacker, LGI Melony Moore, LGI Nichole Schneider, LGI
All American Red Cross courses are affiliated with the following Aquatic Organizations. The United States Swimming 1 Olympic Plaza Colorado Springs, CO 80919 Phone: 719-866-4578 Fax: 719-866-4669 The National Recreation and Park Association 22377 Blemont Ridge Road Ashburn, Va.20148 Phone: 800-677-2236 Fax: 703-858-0794 Standards for Swimming Pools and Spas Texas Register P.O. Box 13824 Austin, Texas 78711-3824 Phone: 512-463-5561 Fax: 512-463-5569
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What is the CPR / AED for the Professional Reccuer Program?
Program Description: To teach professional rescuers (those with a duty to act and provide care) the skills needed to respond appropriately to breathing and cardiac emergencies
Course Length: 8 hours
Fee: (Check or Money Order) Per Course $ 65.00 (Payable to CISD) Schedule: TBA Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m
• Registration Deadline is one week before the first day of class.
The ARC Lifeguard Training and First Aid certification program requires an closed book written examination the certification is valid for one year.
The ARC / LG course is accepted by the Texas Department of Health Standards for Swimming Pools and Spas. Secton 265.199 (g),(1),(b).
What is the Community First Aid and CPR Program?
Program Description: To prepare individuals to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants. To also give individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic First Aid care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advance medical personnel arrive and take over.
Course Length: 8 hours
Fee: (Check or Money Order) Per Course $65.00 (Payable to CISD) Schedule: TBA
Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m
• Registration Deadline is one week before the first day of class.
What is the Sport Safety Training Program?
Program Description: Teaches individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to provide a safe environment for athletes while they are participating in sports and in an emergency, to help sustain life and minimize consequences of injury or sudden illness until medical help arrives. This program
was developed jointly by the American Red Cross and the U.S. Olympic Committee. Course Length: 7 hours
Fee: (Check or Money Order) Per Course $ 65.00 (Payable to CISD) Schedule: TBA Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m
• Registration Deadline is one week before the first day of class. |
