WFS 1860 - Water Safety Instructor

Institution:

College of Southern Maryland

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Description:

Prerequisite: must be 16 years of age by the last scheduled session of the instructors course, and successfully complete the precourse session This course trains instructor candidates to teach American Red Cross swimming and water safety courses. The following topics are covered: using information from the American Red Cross instructor candidate training courses; planning and organizing courses, including the use of block plans and lesson plans; ensuring participants' health and safety; providing information and skill-development sessions necessary to conduct and teach swimming and water safety courses; conducting practice teaching; evaluating participants' performance; and explaining Red Cross national and field unit operational policies and procedures related to swimming and water safety courses. Students who successfully fulfill course requirements will be eligible for American Red Cross WSI certification. Course fee: $30.00

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.csmd.edu/

Phone Number:

(301) 934-2251

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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