STEP 1: Register for Class
STEP 2: Book Pre-Course Evaluation
STEP 3: Complete Online Coursework
STEP 4: Attend In-Person Class

Course Overview

AP-HSSAQU402R-BL-r.24 Lifeguarding Recertification-BL

SoCal Safety Institute’s American Red Cross Lifeguarding Recertification course provides lifeguard renewal training for currently certified or eligible recently expired lifeguards in Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, Los Angeles County, and surrounding Southern California communities.

This blended learning review course combines online course work with a focused in-person review and skills assessment class. Students refresh and demonstrate the skills needed to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies while reviewing CPR/AED, First Aid, water rescue, teamwork, and emergency response.

At SoCal Safety Institute, students review through clear demonstrations, hands-on practice, skill refinement, and scenario-based training to help prepare for final Red Cross skill testing.

Skills Covered

Students review and demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed for:

• Patron surveillance

• Water rescues

• Victim extrications

• CPR/AED

• First Aid

• Teamwork and communication

• Real-world aquatic emergency response

• Required Red Cross final skill assessments

Who Should Take This Course

Ideal for lifeguards who need to renew their American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

Participants must:

• Hold a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification
  or

• Hold a certification that will be no more than 30 days expired by the end of the course

• Be comfortable and capable in the water

• Complete the required online learning

• Pass the required pre-course swim evaluation before attending the in-person recertification class

• Be prepared to demonstrate lifeguarding skills to American Red Cross standards

Course Format & Length

SoCal Safety Institute offers this course in the American Red Cross blended learning format.

• Online Learning: Approximately 4–6 hours
  Must be completed before the pre-course skills assessment.

• 1.5-hour pre-course swim evaluation
  Required in-person prerequisite session completed before the recertification class.

• 1-day in-person Lifeguarding Recertification class
  Scheduled 9:30 AM–6:00 PM. Includes skill review, CPR/AED, First Aid, water rescue skills, written exam, final skills testing, and course evaluation.

Please plan to be available for the full scheduled time. Class may run until 6:00 PM or later to ensure all course material, skills, scenarios, evaluations, and any pre-arranged accommodations are completed properly.

Cost

What’s included in the $159

Your registration includes the required online coursework, pre-course swim evaluation, in-person recertification class, and ARC certification fee.

Online Coursework Access: Provided after registration
Pre-Course Swim Evaluation: $50
Recertification Class Fee: $61
ARC Certification Fee: $48

TOTAL REQUIRED COST: $159
Group Rates: Contact info@socalsafetyinstitute.com

BEFORE YOU REGISTER

This American Red Cross Lifeguarding Recertification course is designed for participants who already have lifeguarding experience and are prepared to demonstrate skills to Red Cross standards.

Before attending the in-person Lifeguarding Recertification class, each participant must:

• Hold a current or eligible recently expired American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification

• Complete the required online learning

• Book and attend a separate pre-course swim evaluation

• Pass the required pre-course swim evaluation

• Bring proof of online course completion

• Bring a valid photo ID or school ID

• Bring proof of current or eligible expired Red Cross Lifeguarding certification

Pre-Course Swim Evaluation

STEP 1: Register for Class
STEP 2: Book Pre-Course Evaluation
STEP 3: Complete Online Coursework
STEP 4: Attend In-Person Class

The pre-course swim evaluation is a 1.5-hour in-person prerequisite session that must be completed before attending the in-person Lifeguarding Recertification class.

During this session, SoCal Safety Institute will:

• Conduct the required American Red Cross swim evaluation

• Check participant ID and eligibility

• Verify current or eligible expired Lifeguarding certification

• Verify completion of the online learning portion

• Confirm the participant is ready to attend the in-person recertification class

This prerequisite session may be completed within 30 days before the class start date. Participants must book a separate swim evaluation day before attending the recertification course.

Swim Evaluation Fee: $50

Participants must successfully complete:

• 150-yard swim

• 2 minutes of treading water using legs only

• Additional 50-yard swim

• Timed deep-water object retrieval test

  • Retrieve a 10-pound object from approximately 7 feet deep

  • Complete within 1 minute and 40 seconds

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION NOTICE

The 1.5-hour pre-course swim evaluation and the 1-day in-person Lifeguarding Recertification class are separate required steps.

Passing the pre-course swim evaluation is required before attending the in-person recertification class.

Registering for the Lifeguarding Recertification course does not guarantee certification.

To renew certification, students must:

• Complete the online learning

• Pass the pre-course swim evaluation

• Attend the full in-person recertification class

• Successfully complete all required course skills

• Pass all required exams and final evaluations

Refund & Transfer Policy

• All course registrations are non-refundable once booked.

• By registering, students acknowledge that they have read, understand, and agree to this refund and transfer policy.

• The 1.5-hour pre-course swim evaluation and the 1-day in-person Lifeguarding Recertification class are separate required steps.

• Students must pass the pre-course swim evaluation before attending the in-person recertification class.

• Students who do not pass the pre-course swim evaluation are not eligible for a refund. However, they may return for one additional swim evaluation attempt at another available evaluation session for no additional evaluation fee.

• If the student does not pass after the second attempt, they must register and pay for a new pre-course swim evaluation when they are ready to try again.

• Students may request a one-time transfer to another available Lifeguarding Recertification class with at least 48 hours’ notice before the original class start time.

• A $50 transfer fee applies to approved transfers.

• Students who no-show, do not complete the online learning, do not pass required skills or evaluations, or do not meet course requirements are not eligible for a refund.

• Students who do not request a transfer at least 48 hours before class will forfeit their registration and must pay the full course fee to register for a new class.

• There are no exceptions to this policy, including illness, injury, medical reasons, scheduling conflicts, transportation issues, or personal emergencies.

Learning Accommodations

SoCal Safety Institute follows American Red Cross course standards and supports reasonable learning accommodations when possible.

Participants who need a learning accommodation should contact SoCal Safety Institute before registering or as early as possible before class so we can review the request and determine what accommodations may be available.

Accommodations may support access to learning, but all participants must still successfully complete the required American Red Cross course skills, water skills, written exams, and final evaluations to be eligible for certification.

To request a learning accommodation, contact:
info@socalsafetyinstitute.com