Westfield Area YMCA Lifeguard Certification Course

Gain the knowledge, skills, and certification to be a lifeguard and professional rescuer! This comprehensive course covers safety skills, accident prevention, scanning, guarding techniques, emergency techniques, emergency systems, rescue skills, first aid in aquatic environments, spinal injury management, open water dangers, legal responsibilities, pool maintenance basics, and information on how to get a job as a lifeguard. Learn how to anticipate and prevent problems before they occur and take action to help those in danger in pool, river, surf, and waterpark environments.

This course also includes the American Safety and Health Institution (ASHI) Basic Life Support (BLS), First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen Administration Certification. Passing a physical skills test is required before registering for course. Contact Rob Faggiano to schedule rfaggiano@westfieldynj.org.