This skill boost for administering emergency oxygen provides training in the use of advanced resuscitation and airway management equipment, including oxygen delivery systems and suctioning devices. The training gives participants the skills and knowledge needed to safely and effectively:

• Administer emergency oxygen to a person experiencing a breathing emergency.
• Clear and maintain an open airway using suctioning.

Prerequisites

Participants of the skill boost must be certified or enrolled in Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Adult CPR and AED, Pediatric CPR and AED or an equivalent Red Cross course to take this skill boost.

Course Objectives

• Recognize a breathing emergency.
• Provide effective ventilations using a resuscitation mask or a bag-valve-mask (BVM) resuscitator.
• Explain how administering emergency oxygen can benefit a person with hypoxia or difficulty breathing and identify situations when it may be appropriate to administer emergency oxygen.
• Demonstrate how to assemble a variable-flow-rate oxygen system safely and effectively.
• State safety precautions related to the storage, handling and use of emergency oxygen.
• State when and how to use a pulse oximeter.
• Demonstrate how to safely and effectively use a suctioning device.

Course Duration

The skill boost is an instructor-led training conducted by a Red Cross-certified instructor. There are no online sessions to complete. The total skill boost instruction time is 1 hour, 55 minutes, not including breaks. Additional time may be added to accommodate breaks.

Certification Information

Participants who successfully complete the Skill Boost: Administering Emergency Oxygen will be issued the following American Red Cross certificate: Administering Emergency Oxygen that is valid for 2 years. To maintain the Administering Emergency Oxygen certification, participants must successfully complete the American Red Cross Skill Boost: Administering Emergency Oxygen course.

The American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course incorporates the latest science and teaches students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, back injuries, heat and cold emergencies, and how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies to help victims of any age adults (about 12 years and older) and pediatric (infants and children up to 12 years of age). Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate of Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for two years.

This certification course covers the following modules:

• Adult CPR and AED
• Pediatric (Children and Infant) CPR and AED
• Choking
• Sudden illness
• Life-threatening bleeding
• Injuries and environmental emergencies

Course Information:

Certifying Agency: American Red Cross

Approximate Course Length: 3 hours (including 15-minute break)

Course Format: This course is offered in a blended format, which means you must complete the online portion before attending the in-person skills session. After you register for the course, you’ll receive a confirmation email that includes a link to the online training.

Note: This course does not fulfill the Aquatics Staff certification standards set by the YMCA of the USA or the American Red Cross.

The American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course incorporates the latest science and teaches students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, back injuries, heat and cold emergencies, and how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies to help victims of any age adults (about 12 years and older) and pediatric (infants and children up to 12 years of age). Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate of Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for two years.

This certification course covers the following modules:

• Adult CPR and AED
• Pediatric (Children and Infant) CPR and AED
• Choking
• Sudden illness
• Life-threatening bleeding
• Injuries and environmental emergencies

Course Information:

Certifying Agency: American Red Cross

Approximate Course Length: 3 hours (including 15-minute break)

Course Format: This course is offered in a blended format, which means you must complete the online portion before attending the in-person skills session. After you register for the course, you’ll receive a confirmation email that includes a link to the online training.

Note: This course does not fulfill the Aquatics Staff certification standards set by the YMCA of the USA or the American Red Cross.

The American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course incorporates the latest science and teaches students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, back injuries, heat and cold emergencies and how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies to help victims of any age – adults (about 12 years and older) and pediatric (infants and children up to 12 years of age). Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for two years.

This certification course covers the following modules:

• Adult CPR and AED
• Pediatric (Child and Infant) CPR and AED
• Choking
• Sudden Illness
• Life-Threatening Bleeding
• Injuries and Environmental Emergencies

Course Information:

Certifying Agency: American Red Cross

Approximate Course Length: 6 hours and 30 minutes (Including a 30-minute lunch break)

Course Format: Instructor-Led Blended Training (in-person/Online)

*This course does not meet training standards for aquatics staff under YMCA of the USA or American Red Cross Standards.*

The American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course incorporates the latest science and teaches students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, back injuries, heat and cold emergencies and how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies to help victims of any age – adults (about 12 years and older) and pediatric (infants and children up to 12 years of age). Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for two years.

This certification course covers the following modules:

• Adult CPR and AED
• Pediatric (Child and Infant) CPR and AED
• Choking
• Sudden Illness
• Life-Threatening Bleeding
• Injuries and Environmental Emergencies

Course Information:

Certifying Agency: American Red Cross

Approximate In-Person Course Length: 4 hours

Course Format: Blended Learning (3-hour self-paced online learning followed by a 4-hour in-person skills session).

*This course does not meet training standards for aquatics staff under YMCA of the USA or American Red Cross Standards.*

The purpose of the American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course is to provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies.

On successful completion of the course, you will receive an American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/ AED certification, which is valid for 2 years.

To successfully complete the First Aid/CPR/AED course, you must:

• Successfully complete the online session
• Attend and participate in all class sessions.
• Actively participate in all course activities, including assuming various roles during skill practices and assessment scenarios.
• Demonstrate competency in all required skills.
• Successfully complete all assessment scenarios.

In addition, you may need to complete a final exam with a passing grade of 80 percent.

The American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED program provides participants with the knowledge and skills they need to recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies. The blended learning course is divided into two sessions: an online session and a subsequent in-person session.

Participants are required to complete the online session prior to attending the in-person session. During the
in-person session, participants are required to demonstrate skill competency during skill practices and testing
scenarios.

This certification course covers the following modules:

• Course Introduction and Foundations
• Adult Cardiac Emergencies and CPR/AED
• Pediatric (Child and Infant) Cardiac Emergencies and CPR/AED
• Choking
• Life-Threatening Bleeding
• Injuries and Environmental Emergencies

Course Information:

Certifying Agency: American Red Cross

Approximate In-Person Course Length: 4 hours (Including a 15-minute break)

Course Format: Blended Training (online & in-person)

*This course does not meet training standards for aquatics staff under YMCA of the USA or American Red Cross Standards. *

The American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers (CPRO) program trains individuals with a duty to act including lifeguards, EMS personnel, police, security personnel, firefighters and athletic trainers—to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants until more advanced medical personnel take over. This course is also intended for individuals serving in roles that would be called upon to provide support in emergency situations, such as aquatic facility, gym/fitness club or community/recreation center staff. Members of the community are also welcome to take this course to obtain a CPR certification.

The certification obtained from successful completion of this course is valid for 2 years from the date of the training upon successful completion of all Red Cross course requirements. Registration alone does not guarantee certification.

This course is taught in a blended format, which requires all participants to complete a 2-hour online learning prior to the in-person skills session. An email with more information will be sent within 72 hours of registration to the email address on the account used to register.

This course is not designed to meet the regulatory requirements for California Child Care staff. This course meets requirements outlined by YMCA of the USA and American Red Cross for Aquatics certifications.

Course Fact Sheet – CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers

The American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers (CPRO) program trains individuals with a duty to act including lifeguards, EMS personnel, police, security personnel, firefighters and athletic trainers—to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants until more advanced medical personnel take over. This course is also intended for individuals serving in roles that would be called upon to provide support in emergency situations, such as aquatic facility, gym/fitness club or community/recreation center staff. Members of the community are also welcome to take this course to obtain a CPR certification.

The certification obtained from successful completion of this course is valid for 2 years from the date of the training upon successful completion of all Red Cross course requirements. Registration alone does not guarantee certification.

This course is taught in a blended format, which requires all participants to complete a 2-hour online learning prior to the in-person skills session. An email with a link to the online training will be contained in the confirmation email received upon completion of registration.

This course is not designed to meet the regulatory requirements for California Child Care staff. This course meets requirements outlined by YMCA of the USA and American Red Cross for Aquatics certifications.

Course Fact Sheet – CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers

The American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers (CPRO) program trains individuals with a duty to act including lifeguards, EMS personnel, police, security personnel, firefighters and athletic trainers—to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants until more advanced medical personnel take over. This course is also intended for individuals serving in roles that would be called upon to provide support in emergency situations, such as aquatic facility, gym/fitness club or community/recreation center staff. Members of the community are also welcome to take this course to obtain a CPR certification.

The certification obtained from successful completion of this course is valid for 2 years from the date of the training upon successful completion of all Red Cross course requirements. Registration alone does not guarantee certification.

This course is not designed to meet the regulatory requirements for California Child Care staff. This course meets requirements outlined by YMCA of the USA and American Red Cross for Aquatics certifications.

The purpose of the American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach the
basic-level American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED courses, select Skill Boosts and Bloodborne Pathogens Training.

Prerequisites

Instructor candidates in the American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor course must possess a current basic-level
certification in First Aid/CPR/AED or equivalent.

Course Delivery Method

The First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor course is offered in a blended learning format that includes:

• First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor course online session
• First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor course in-person session

Course Objectives

After completing the course, instructor candidates will be able to:

• Exhibit the characteristics required of an American Red Cross representative and role model.
• Follow the directives and procedures related to the conduct and administration of American Red Cross courses, including the Instructor Agreement and Instructor Code of Conduct.
• Conduct courses in a manner that helps participants to stay engaged in the learning process and meet course objectives.
• Perform applicable First Aid/CPR/AED skills to the standard at instructor-level skill proficiency.
• Plan for and ensure participants’ health and safety during training.
• Maintain complete and accurate records and reports.
• Plan, organize and conduct the First Aid/CPR/AED course in accordance with Red Cross policies and procedures and the requirements of the specific class they will be teaching.
• Facilitate peer-to-peer learning among course participants.
• Monitor participants’ practice, evaluate performance and provide corrective feedback and encouragement that is consistent with the skill assessment tools (i.e., Skill Practice Sheets, Assessment Scenario Flowcharts and Assessment Scenario Tools).
• Recognize that the requirements in the Assessment Scenario Tools are criteria for ascertaining proficiency.
• Effectively use program materials and training equipment.
• Explain procedures for acknowledging course completion and accessing American Red Cross digital certificates.
• Deliver quality, consistent and standardized content by following the First Aid/CPR/AED instructor manual(s) and other program materials.

The primary purpose of the courses in the American Red Cross Lifeguarding program is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to:

• Prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies.
• Provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) professionals take over.

To participate in the Lifeguarding course, participants must:

• Be at least 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the Lifeguarding course.
• Successfully complete the two prerequisite swimming skills evaluations:
  • Prerequisite 1: Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:
    • Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed).
    • Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs.
    • Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.
  • Prerequisite 2: Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:
    • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed).
    • Submerge to a depth of 7 – 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
    • Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface.
    • Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Course Schedule

Sunday, May 31, 2026 – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Sunday, June 7, 2026 – 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Monday, June 8, 2026 – 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 – 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Course Location

This class is held at the Santa Paula High School (404 North 6th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060).

The purpose of the Lifeguarding Instructor/Instructor Trainer Recertification course is to give instructors and instructor trainers the opportunity to review the course knowledge and skills within a formal course setting in order to maintain their American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor or Instructor Trainer certification. Successfully completing this course is the only method for maintaining certification as an American Red Cross Lifeguarding instructor or instructor trainer.

Prerequisites

To participate in the Lifeguarding Instructor/Instructor Trainer Recertification course, candidates must provide proof of a current (or expired by no more than 1 year) American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor or Lifeguarding Instructor Trainer certification. Instructors and instructor trainers whose certification was revoked or withdrawn for any reason are not eligible to participate.

Course Delivery Method

The Lifeguarding Instructor/Instructor Trainer Recertification course is available only as a blended learning course. Recertification candidates are required to complete the basic-level Lifeguarding online course content in addition to the Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification course online session (for instructor recertification candidates) or the Lifeguarding Instructor Trainer Recertification course online session (for instructor trainer recertification candidates). Instructor and instructor trainer recertification candidates then participate together in the same in-person session of the Lifeguarding Instructor/Instructor Trainer Recertification course.

Course Location

This class is held at the Santa Paula Union High School (404 North 6th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060).

Course Fee

Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification – $175 (member) / $200 (non-member)

Lifeguarding Instructor Trainer Recertification – $225 (member) / $250 (non-member)

Basic-Level Lifeguarding Certification (Add-On) – $50

The purpose of a review course is to give individuals the opportunity to review the course content
within a formal course setting. The review course format optimizes a participant’s ability to successfully
complete the knowledge and skills evaluations. The responsibility for preparing for the final written exam
is shared by the instructor and the participant.

Individuals with a current Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED or Shallow Water Lifeguarding/First
Aid/CPR/AED certificate must successfully complete the review course to earn recertification in
Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED or Shallow Water Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED.

The purpose of a review course is to give individuals the opportunity to review the course content through an in-person skills session and review of material. This format optimizes a participant’s ability to successfully complete the knowledge and skills evaluation. The responsibility of preparing for the final written exam is shared by the instructor and the participant.

Prerequisite: must have a current Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Check current certification status: https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/digital-certificate

The purpose of a review course is to give individuals the opportunity to review the course content through an in-person skills session and review of material. This format optimizes a participant’s ability to successfully complete the knowledge and skills evaluation. The responsibility of preparing for the final written exam is shared by the instructor and the participant.

Prerequisite: must have a current Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Check current certification status: https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/digital-certificate

This course awards the YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor Certification. After successful completion of this course, instructors will be able to identify components of the YMCA Swim Lessons continuum, demonstrate the behaviors of an effective YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor, maintain an inclusive environment of learning while keeping order in a positive and safe environment, employ swim teaching techniques that break down the critical features of a swimmer’s skill progression at any age and stage and demonstrate the swim instructor’s role in the safety process and during an emergency.

Candidates must be able to tread water for two minutes and demonstrate Stage 5 proficiency in at least four of the following six strokes by swimming 25 yards of each: Front Crawl, Breaststroke, Sidestroke, Butterfly, Elementary Backstroke, and Backstroke.

Prerequisites for Enrollment (click on class names for upcoming offerings):

• CPR for Professional Rescuers Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Emergency Oxygen Certification
• YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor v6 Prerequisite Certification
  • Principles of Youth Development (e-learning)
  • Orientation (e-learning)
  • Observe & Communicate (e-learning)

Upon completion of payment, you will be emailed the link to register for the YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor v6 course in the YMCA of the USA’s Learning and Career Development Center (LCDC).

This course provides current YMCA Swim Lessons Instructors the opportunity to recertify their swim lessons teaching skills. Instructors can expect to learn how to the following: explore additional facilitation and teaching tips, implement additional teaching techniques that break down the crucial features of a swimmer’s skill progression at any age and stage, demonstrate how to use group based swimming techniques and foster an awareness of safety at all times during swim lessons.

Prerequisites:

• YMCA Swim Lessons Instructor v6 Certification

This course is designed to train participants as swim officials for YMCA Competitive Swimming in the areas of Stroke and Turn Judge, Relay Take-off Judge, Place Judge and Timer. The course focuses on the specific duties and responsibilities of the above officials prior to, during and after a swim meet. The course also reviews the facilities requirements for a meet, swimmer eligibility, and the roles of Chief Judge, Starter and Referee. Successful completion of a written examination is required to pass the course.