Red Cross Safety Classes

Our Red Cross Safety Training Classes are led by skilled & experienced instructors & held at AVAC®.

2024 Red Cross Schedule:

CPR/AED/First Aid
• January 21st 
1 - 4 pm
Cost • $75
AVAC® Member and AVAC Swim School Families • 10% Discount

• April 21st 
1 - 4 pm
Cost • $75
AVAC® Member and AVAC Swim School Families • 10% Discount

• June 2nd 
1 - 4 pm
Cost • $75
AVAC® Member and AVAC Swim School Families • 10% Discount

• September 8th
1 - 4 pm
Cost • $75
AVAC® Member and AVAC Swim School Families • 10% Discount

Lifeguard Instructor Training
• February 29 and March 2, 3 & 9 
Cost • $375
AVAC® Member and AVAC Swim School Families • 10% Discount

Lifeguard Training
• March 2, 3 & 9
12 - 8 pm
Cost • $353
AVAC® Member and AVAC Swim School Families • 10% Discount

• April 13, 14 & 20
12 - 8 pm
Cost • $353
AVAC® Member and AVAC Swim School Families • 10% Discount

Lifeguard Review
• March 3 & 9
12 - 8 pm
Cost • $241
AVAC® Member and AVAC Swim School Families • 10% Discount

• April 14 & 20
12 - 8 pm
Cost • $241
AVAC® Member and AVAC Swim School Families • 10% Discount

Registration

Call us at 408.267.4032, visit Swim School Customer Service, or via this link. 

Full refund for cancellations made 2 days prior to class. $65 cancellation fee for Lifeguarding course and $10 cancellation fee for CPR/First Aid on cancellations made within 48 hours of course

Class Descriptions: 

CPR/AED

Learn the skills necessary to give appropriate care, regardless of the type of emergency. This course explains the emergency medical services (EMS) system, & emphasizes the need for rapid medical assistance in an emergency, & provides instruction on CPR, use of an AED, caring for shock, & more.

Basic First Aid

Focuses on life-threatening & non-life-threatening injuries & illnesses such as seizures, stroke, wounds, musculoskeletal injuries, hypothermia, heat exhaustion, & much more.

Lifeguard Training/Review

Designed for professional rescuers, babysitters, parents, & anyone interested in learning how to recognize & respond to aquatic emergencies. It is the required course to work in California as a lifeguard at a swimming pool or water play area. Through combination of classroom lessons, videos, & in-water skill sessions, participants will learn overall what it takes to prevent aquatic injuries & respond to emergencies.

Lifeguard Instructor (LGI)

Get certified to teach Red Cross Lifeguard Training, First Aid, CPR, & more. Instructor candidates must be 17 years old, able to test out of all Red Cross Lifeguard written & skills tests on the first day, & be comfortable presenting in front of a group using various instruction techniques. Remember to bring your bathing suit, CPR mask, valid LGT/CPR/AED card & valid LGI certification.

Wilderness First Aid

Love the outdoors? Want to learn some advanced first aid techniques? This outdoor, hands-on class will prepare you to respond to any emergency, especially when professional help is delayed. Held at Vasona Park.

Location

Held at Almaden Valley Athletic Club®
5400 Camden Avenue, San Jose CA 95124