FITN 216 - Lifeguard Training

Institution:

Tompkins Cortland Community College

Subject:

Description:

Lifeguard Training prepares individuals to assume more effectively the duties and responsibilities of lifeguards. It covers equipment-based rescues, spinal injury management, post-rescue care and many other topics based on up-to-date principles of aquatic safety. First aid and professional rescuer level CPR training are also included. The Waterfront Life Guarding module covers skills and knowledge needed at the waterfront. Red Cross certification available. Prerequisites: FITN 102 or Red Cross level 5 or 6 skills with permission of the instructor; 15 yrs. of age or older, and successful completion of a pretest. 2 Cr. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) Spring semester.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.TC3.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 844-8211

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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