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Sunday,01 Nov
08:30 AM
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09:30 AM
$125
Lifeguard prep class
This is a one day class
Blended Learning
08:30 AM
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09:30 AM
$125
Sunday,06 Dec
Sunday,13 Dec
10:00 AM
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08:30 PM
$420
Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED
This is a 2 Days class
Blended Learning
10:00 AM
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08:30 PM
$420
Sunday,06 Dec
10:00 AM
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08:30 PM
$265
Lifeguard Re-certification
This is a one day class
Blended Learning
10:00 AM
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08:30 PM
$265
Sunday,06 Dec
10:00 AM
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08:30 PM
$450
Water Swimming Instructor
This is a one day class
Blended Learning
10:00 AM
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08:30 PM
$450
Sunday,06 Dec
01:30 PM
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04:00 PM
$150
Waterfront Lifeguarding
This is a one day class
Blended Learning
01:30 PM
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04:00 PM
$150
Sunday,06 Dec
02:00 PM
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06:00 PM
$125
CPR/AED
This is a one day class
Blended Learning
02:00 PM
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06:00 PM
$125
Sunday,06 Dec
02:00 PM
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06:00 PM
$125
Basic Life Support
This is a one day class
Blended Learning
02:00 PM
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06:00 PM
$125
Sunday,06 Dec
02:00 PM
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06:00 PM
$125
CPR for the Professional Rescuer
This is a one day class
Blended Learning
02:00 PM
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06:00 PM
$125
Sunday,06 Dec
02:00 PM
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06:00 PM
$300
Wilderness First Aid
This is a one day class
Blended Learning
02:00 PM
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06:00 PM
$300
Sunday,06 Dec
02:00 PM
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04:00 PM
$80
First Aid
This is a one day class
Blended Learning
02:00 PM
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04:00 PM
$80

What training does American Aquatics and Safety Training offer?

At American Aquatics & Safety Training, we provide comprehensive, approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved safety and lifeguarding education designed to prepare you for real-world emergency response and rescue work.
Aquatic Supervisor overseeing pool operations and staff during a training class
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Compare class listings across all three supervisory tracks, Lifeguard Management, Pool Activity Leader, and Aquatic Supervisor, in one place.

Babysitting instructor teaching child care and safety skills in a training class
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Learn essential skills to safely care for children, handle emergencies, and create a fun, responsible environment.

Healthcare providers practicing team-based CPR and resuscitation in a Basic Life Support class
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Team-based resuscitation training for nurses, EMTs, and other healthcare providers who need more than a standard CPR/AED card.

Professional rescuer practicing two-rescuer CPR and bag-valve mask technique
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Two-rescuer CPR, bag-valve mask use, and coordinated response built for lifeguards and other on-duty professional rescuers.

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Browse CPR/AED class schedules with current dates, locations, and pricing before enrolling in your certification course.

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Learn how to safely administer emergency oxygen and respond effectively during life-threatening emergencies.

Student practicing first aid bandaging and wound care technique in a training class
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Browse active First Aid class listings by location and date. Often paired with CPR/AED, but bookable on its own if that is all your employer requires.

Lifeguard instructor teaching and evaluating lifeguard candidates
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Develop the skills and knowledge needed to teach, evaluate, and certify lifeguards effectively.

Lifeguard management candidate completing an in-person leadership and staffing exam
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A practical evaluation covering leadership skills, staffing review, and emergency response as part of lifeguard management certification.

Lifeguard candidate practicing the timed swim and brick retrieval in a prep class
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A supervised practice session covering the timed swim, treading water, and brick retrieval before you commit to a full certification course.

Lifeguards practising chest compressions on a manikin in a classroom, the in-person skills session an online course cannot replace
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Check upcoming re-certification class dates before your current card expires, renewing early is faster than retaking the full course.

Lifeguard trainee training toward combined Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR/AED certification
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All three certifications most pool and waterfront employers require, combined into a single course instead of three separate classes.

Pool Activity Leader guiding a group activity in a swimming pool
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Build the skills to safely lead, supervise, and organize engaging activities in aquatic environments.

Employees participating in a sexual harassment prevention training session
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Learn how to recognize, prevent, and respond to sexual harassment while promoting a safe and respectful workplace.

Water Swimming Instructor teaching swim technique during a training class
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Search current Water Swimming Instructor class listings, a common next step for lifeguards who want to add teaching to their credentials.

Waterfront lifeguard performing an open-water rescue skill during training
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Find Waterfront Lifeguarding classes near you. This certification builds on standard pool training with open-water search and entry skills.

We are a nonprofit lifeguard and water safety training provider, currently listing hundreds of classes nationwide. Every course is built around hands-on skills testing, not just a certificate at the end, because the standard you are held to on deck is the one that actually keeps swimmers safe.

How We Teach

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Classroom

In-person instruction and hands-on skills testing at a local pool or facility. Best if you want an instructor watching your technique in real time.

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Blended Learning

Complete the classroom lecture portion online at your own pace, then attend an in-person session for the skills and water portions.
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Online

Self-paced coursework for programs that do not require an in-water skills check, such as some First Aid and workplace-safety courses.

Interested In Becoming An Instructor?

Teach the lifesaving and rescue skills that keep pools, waterfronts, and camps safe. We provide the pathway to instructor certification along with ongoing support once you are certified.

For Students

As a student, you will train and certify in Lifeguarding, Waterfront Lifeguarding, Junior Lifeguarding, Shallow Pool Lifeguarding, Sexual Harassment Training, CPR/AED, CPR for Lifeguards, First Aid Emergency Oxygen, and swimming lessons.

Why choose American Aquatics and Safety Training for lifeguard training?

At Lifeguard & Safety Training, we are committed to delivering high-quality, safety education approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved that prepares individuals and organizations to respond confidently in emergencies.

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