Certification Courses
Administering Emergency Oxygen
The purpose of the American Red Cross Administering Emergency Oxygen course is to give participants the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to a victim of a breathing emergency using breathing devices, including resuscitation masks, bag-valve-mask resuscitators (BVMs) and emergency oxygen.
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be awarded the American Red Cross Administering Emergency Oxygen certification, which is valid for 2 years from the date of completion. Registration and payment does not guarantee certification as students must meet all American Red Cross requirements for certification.
Prerequisite(s): Current adult, child or infant CPR certification.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 3/11/25 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 20.00 | $ 40.00 |
Available Sessions
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09/25/26
Fr - 1:00 pm - 3:15 pm
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9 / 10 Available | Register |
Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED/FA - Blended Learning
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: 4 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.
Available Sessions
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11/10/26
Th - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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16 / 16 Available |
Registration Closed |
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
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.*
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - Blended
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.*
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 3/10/26 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 90.00 | $ 125.00 |
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED r.25 - Blended Learning
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. *
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 1/15/26 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 85.00 | $ 120.00 |
Available Sessions
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10/04/26
Su - 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
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9 / 10 Available | Register |
CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers (CPRO) - Blended
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
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 1/21/26 | 2/28/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 45.00 | $ 90.00 |
Available Sessions
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10/17/26 - 10/18/26
Saturday & Sunday - Su,Sa - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Register Closes 10/15/2026 |
CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, First Aid & Administering Emergency Oxygen - Blended Learning
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 8/28/25 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 120.00 | $ 150.00 |
CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers r.24 (CPRO) with First Aid- Blended
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.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 8/1/26 | 12/1/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 75.00 | $ 90.00 |
Available Sessions
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09/18/26
9a-3p - Fr
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Register |
Lifeguarding Instructor/Instructor Trainer Recertification
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 Barbara Family YMCA (36 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93105).
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
Registration Information
Available Sessions
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12/01/26 - 12/02/26
Tu,We - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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- | Waiting List |
Shallow Water Lifeguarding and Emergency Oxygen 26/27
Dates for the course are:
- October 2/ 1:00pm to 8:00pm
- October 3/ 10:00am to 5:00pm
- October 4/ 9:30am to 4:00pm
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 10/2/26 | 10/4/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 225.00 | $ 250.00 |
Available Sessions
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10/02/26 - 10/04/26
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Registration Closed Opens on 10/02/26 |