American Red Cross Certification Programs
Throughout the year, a comprehensive program of American Red Cross certification
courses in Aquatics is offered to the University community
and the general public.
Each year, participants
are certified through courses in:
- Lifeguard Training (r.12)
- Lifeguard Training Review
- Water Safety Instructor
- Lifeguard Training Instructor
Please check the course requirements carefully prior to signing up. If you have further questions, please email the coordinator. We do not offer challenge courses here at Boston University. Challenge courses have actually been removed from the American Red Cross program entirely. If a facility is offering a one-day option to renew Lifeguard Training, it is not an American Red Cross course.
Lifeguard Training (r.12)
We are now offering the new Lifeguard Training program from the American Red Cross released in February 2012. This American Red Cross certification class will prepare students to become certified lifeguards. Students must attend all sessions and pass the swim assessment on the first day of class which now includes a treading water component. If students do not successfully pass the swim assessment, a $50 fee will be withheld. Participants must be at least 15 years old by the last day of class. Successful completion of the course will result in a two year certification in Lifeguard Training/First Aid/CPR/AED.
This class is appropriate for former Lifeguards who let their certification expire.
Spring 2013:
March 11-15, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
March 11-17, Monday-Thursday 4-9pm, Friday 4-8pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-6pm
March 18-April 24, Mondays and Wednesdays 4-8pm
March 19-May 2, Tuesdays and Thursdays 3-6pm
March 24-April 28, Sundays 9am-5pm
April 16-20, Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm
May 6-12, Monday-Thursday 4-9pm, Friday 4-8pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm
May 13-16, Monday-Thursday 10am-8pm
Summer 2013 (opens for registration March 25):
May 20-24, Tuesday-Friday 4-8pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm
June 4-15, Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-8pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm
Sign Up Here
Waterfront Lifeguard Training (r.12)
This American Red Cross certification class is designed for students who are interested in working at non-surf, open-water facilities including parks, resorts and summer camps with waterfront areas. Students must attend all sessions and pass the swim assessment on the first day of class which now includes a treading water component and a longer swimming component than Lifeguard Training. If students do not successfully pass the swim assessment, a $75 fee will be withheld. If students cannot complete the Waterfront swim assessment but can complete the Lifeguard Training requirements, they are welcome to continue in the basic level course but no refund of fees will be offered. Participants must be at least 15 years old by the last day of class. Successful completion of the course will result in a two year certification in Lifeguard Training/First Aid/CPR/AED and Waterfront skills.
This class is appropriate for former Lifeguards who let their certification expire.
Spring 2013:
March 11-15, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
March 11-17, Monday-Thursday 4-9pm, Friday 4-8pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-6pm
March 18-April 24, Mondays and Wednesdays 4-8pm
March 19-May 2, Tuesdays and Thursdays 3-6pm
March 24-April 28, Sundays 9am-5pm
April 16-20, Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm
May 6-12, Monday-Thursday 4-9pm, Friday 4-8pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm
May 13-16, Monday-Thursday 10am-8pm
Summer 2013 (opens for registration March 25):
May 20-24, Tuesday-Friday 4-8pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm
June 4-15, Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-8pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm
Sign Up Here
Lifeguard Training Review
This review class includes review of the course material and practical skills in the classroom as well as practice in the pool before the final exams. Students must be currently certified to take a review course (this is new for the 2012 program). If your certification is expired, you must take the full Lifeguard Training course. Participants must attend all class sessions and bring their own pocket mask. Masks are available for purchase at FitRec's ProShop. The swim assessment will be administered on the first day and a $50 fee will be withheld from those who do not pass the assessment.
(This course does include an update to new program material but participants must be currently certified before enrolling.)
Spring 2013:
March 8-17, Fridays 4-8pm, Sundays 10am-4pm
May 3-5, Friday 4-8pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm
May 6-8, Monday-Wednesday 10am-5pm
May 13-15, Monday-Wednesday 10am-5pm
Summer 2013 (opens for registration March 25):
May 31-June 2, Friday 4-8pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm
June 14-16, Friday 4-8pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm
Sign Up Here
Waterfront Lifeguard Training Review
This review class includes review of the course material and practical skills in the classroom as well as practice in the pool before the final exams for student currently certified as Waterfront Lifeguards. Students must be currently certified to take a review course (this is new for the 2012 program). If your certification is expired, you must take the full Lifeguard Training or Waterfront Lifeguard Training course. Participants must attend all class sessions and bring their own pocket mask. Masks are available for purchase at FitRec's ProShop. The swim assessment will be administered on the first day and a $75 fee will be withheld from those who do not pass the assessment. (This course does include an update to new program material but participants must be currently certified before enrolling.)
Spring 2013:
March 8-17, Fridays 4-8pm, Sundays 10am-4pm
May 3-5, Friday 4-8pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm
May 6-8, Monday-Wednesday 10am-5pm
May 13-15, Monday-Wednesday 10am-5pm
Summer 2013 (opens for registration March 25):
May 31-June 2, Friday 4-8pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm
June 14-16, Friday 4-8pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm
Sign Up Here
CPR/AED for Lifeguards Review
This review class is designed to recertify students in American Red Cross CPR/AED for Lifeguards. Students must have current certification (this is new for the 2012 program). Students must bring their own pocket masks.
The certification issued will be CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers which is valid for two years. This is the certification designed to accompany American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and is a good option for students who do not need to update their Lifeguard Training right away or want to review their CPR/AED skills before applying for a job.
Spring 2013:
May 11, Saturday 9am-5pm
Sign Up Here
Water Safety Instructor (WSI, including FIT)
This certification class will prepare students to become American Red Cross certified swim instructors. Students must attend all sessions and be at least 16 years old by the completion of the class. At least level 4 swimming skills must be demonstrated on the first day of class. A $100 fee will be retained from those who do not pass the swim assessment. The instructor textbook will be distributed in class.
Spring 2013:
March 11-15, Monday-Friday 12-8pm
March 18-May 1, Mondays and Wednesdays 3-6pm
April 6-21, Saturdays and Sundays 9am-5pm
May 5-10, Monday-Friday 12-8pm
May 13-16, Monday-Thursday 10am-8pm
Summer 2013 (opens for registration March 25):
May 20-24, Monday-Friday 12-8pm
June 3-7, Monday-Friday 12-8pm
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Lifeguard Training Instructor r. 12 (LGI, including FIT)
LGI certification will enable successful instructor candidates to teach Lifeguard Training classes and other related certification classes. Instructor candidates must be at least 17 years old by the completion of the class. Candidates must pass the swim assessment and skills test on the first day of class. A $100 fee will be retained from those who do not pass the swim and skills assessment. Review and practice is highly recommend before enrolling in this course.
Spring 2013:
Please contact the office for availability.
Sign Up Here
You can sign up for our noncredit certification courses here. If you are a student at BU, you can view our PE certification classes here.
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