The Upper Valley Aquatic Center offers a full spectrum of American Red Cross courses for individuals and organizations who need group training. We have seasonal training for all of your safety needs. CPR/AED/FIRST AID, Lifeguard Certification, Re-certification. Our resident Red Cross Director can even come to your camp, school, business, or center to certify your staff.
Once a non-member individual has registered and paid for a lifeguard certification (or re-certification), course they will be granted the opportunity to use the competition pool up to five times to practice prior to the class. Reservations are required to utilize the pool.
A minimum of four participants are required to run any listed program. Notification of a class cancellation will be given no less than 24 hours in advance of a class with insufficient numbers.
Registration REQUIRED one week in advance of class date for all blended learning classes.
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802-296-2850 ex 109
Contact Ashley aellis@uvacswim.org
This course is designed for regular people who want to learn how to save lives in an emergency. This course is also made for those looking to be re-certified to have the latest protocols on how to save a life. Prerequisite: Complete the 2.5 hour online course that is sent out one week prior to the start of the course (online materials can be sent out earlier than one week upon request). **This is a blended learning class and requires access to a computer to enroll**
Fee is $110 – Pick one day
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Learn essential lifeguard skills including CPR/AED/First Aid, with the most up-to-date protocols and be ready for a job as a Lifeguard. Prerequisites: Complete the 7-hour online course that is sent out one week prior to the start of the course (online materials can be sent out earlier than one week upon request), ability to swim 300 yards, tread water with no hands for 2 minutes, and complete a timed drill diving for a weighted brick. Must be 15+. Classroom portion of training will be held over a three day period. **This is a blended learning class and requires access to a computer to enroll**
Fee is $340 – Pick one three-day session
This course is designed to train professionals to respond to cardiac and breathing emergencies for adult, child, and infant victims.
Prerequisites: Complete the 3-hour online course that is sent out one week prior to the start of the course (online materials can be sent out earlier than one week upon request).
Fee is $100- Pick one day
**This is a blended learning class and requires access to a computer to enroll*
Refresh your lifeguard skills with the most up-to-date protocols. Prerequisites: ability to swim 300 yards, tread water with no hands for 2 minutes, and complete a timed drill diving for a weighted brick.
Fee is $195 – Pick one day
This course is designed for adolescents who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly provide care for children and infants. Prerequisites: None, but it should be noted that the course is designed for 11-16 year olds. Fee: $80 – Pick one two-day session
Designed for outdoor enthusiasts and anyone who works or spends time in remote environments. This course teaches advanced skills to be used in emergencies when help from professional first responders may be far away. UVAC will offer this course for large groups by request.
Prerequisites: Must be at least 14 years old and hold current adult CPR/AED certification.
Fee is $250 – Pick one two-day session
A non-refundable payment reserves your spot in the course with the following exceptions:
