PED 245 - ARC Lifeguard Training,Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Standard First Aid

Institution:

Middlesex College

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Description:

Credits: 3 (3-0) Prerequisite(s): Students must be 15 years of age at the beginning of the course Swim 500 yards continuously, using each of the following strokes for at least 100 yards each: crawl stroke, breaststroke and sidestroke. Submerge to a minimum depth of 7 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object and return with it to the surface. There is no time requirement for this skill. Tread water for 2 minutes using legs only. Participants cross their arms across their chest and place their hands under their armpits. Provides the lifeguard candidates with the skills and knowledge necessary to keep patrons of aquatic facilities safe in and around the water. Upon successful completion of all course requirements students will receive the American Red Cross Lifeguarding/ First-Aid Certificate and CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certificate. Students may take the course for college credit without becoming a certified lifeguard.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2005 - 09/01/2008 

Institution Website:

www.middlesexcc.edu

Phone Number:

(732) 548-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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