Certification Training courses are offered to students, faculty/staff, and community members and are conducted by American Red Cross certified instructors. Participants must be at least 15 years old.Lifeguarding Blended CourseThe American Red Cross blended learning lifeguarding course prepares you to prevent, recognize, and respond to emergencies in and around the water. The eLearning portion of this class is scenario based and introduces you to the skills that yare practiced and mastered during the in-person skill sessions. Allow approximately 7 hours to complete the eLearning portion, including the final eLearning exam. All participants must complete the eLearning portion and present proof of completion to enter the in-person skill sessions at the Student Recreation Center.Course Prerequisites: 300 yard swim, 2 minute water tread, and brick test. (Goggles may be used for the 300 yard swim, but not for the brick test)The American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification is valid for 2 years. Pocket mask is included with the course. Women must wear a one-piece suit, and men must wear draw string swim trunks.October 7 and October 8: 10 AM - 6 PM | Must attend both sessions for certification.SRC Conference Room and Pools Cost: BGSU Student or SRC Member: $275 Non-Member: $350Lifeguard Review CourseOctober 13: 8 AM - 4 PMSRC Conference Room and PoolsCost: BGSU Student or SRC Member: $129.00 Non-Member: $149.00First Aid and CPR Blended CourseThis is a blended learning course featuring online 2 simulation learnings, which combines web-based learning with an in-class skills session to help prepare you to respond to real-life emergencies. The online portions may take around 3-4 hours to complete and must be completed before the in-class session. Participants must bring a printed out certificate of completion of both online portions in order to be admitted to the in-class session of the class.Friday, September 6: 4 - 8 PMSunday, October 13: 8 AM - NoonCost: BGSU Student or SRC Member: $99 Non-Member: $119Registration and payment must be completed by the Monday before the class begins. Classes may be canceled due to low enrollment.Register in person at the Student Recreation Center Welcome Desk, by calling 419.372.2000, or register online at myrec.bgsu.eduFOR MORE INFORMATION aquatics@bgsu.edu | 419.372.7482 https://www.bgsu.edu/recwell/aquatics/certifications-training.html