The University of Toledo

American Red Cross Certification Classes

The University of Toledo Office of Recreation is an authorized provider of American Red Cross certification programs. All classes are held at the UT Student Recreation Center located on East Rocket Drive off Douglas Road (between Dorr and University Hills Blvd.). We are happy to accommodate participants of all abilities.

2012 - 2013 Registration Packet

419.530.5555 or email redcross.certificationprocess@utoledo.edu

Designed for individuals with a duty to respond to emergencies. This program combines discussions, video and hands-on training. Real-life rescue scenarios reinforce decision-making skills. Course covers how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants until more advanced medical personnel take over.

Class Information
- Two-year CPR/AED professional level certification
- Resuscitation mask included

Prerequisites/Requirements
- No Prerequisites
- Must attend and fully participate in the entire class
- Must pass all skill checks and receive an 80% or higher on written exam

Class Length - Training is approximately 4 hours

Cost - The cost is $65 for UT Students, REC Members, and Camp Adventure students; and $75 for Non-Members
 - NOTE: Participants who fail a certification class will not receive a credit or a refund.

Class Times/Dates
- Tuesday, January 22nd from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, February 5th from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, February 26th from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

To Register:
- Download, print, and complete the Registration Packet and drop off, mail in, or fax in the completed registration packet to the Office of Recreation Main Office or stop in the Office of Recreation Main Office, fill out a registration packet, and pay with cash, check, VISA or MasterCard.

For more information, call 419.530.5555 or email redcross.certificationprocess@utoledo.edu

Designed for individuals with a duty to respond to emergencies. This program combines discussions, video and hands-on training. Real-life rescue scenarios reinforce decision-making skills. Course covers how to control sudden illnesses, environmental emergencies, soft tissue injuries, and injuries to muscles and bones, until more advanced medical personnel take over.

Class Information
- Two-year First Aid certification
- Prerequisites/Requirements

Prerequisites/Requirements
- No Prerequisites
- Must attend and fully participate in the entire class
- Must pass all skill checks and receive an 80% or higher on written examClass Length

Class Length - Training is approximately 4 hours

Cost - The cost is $35 for UT Students, REC Members, and Camp Adventure students; and $45for Non-Members
 - NOTE: Participants who fail a certification class will not receive a credit or a refund.

Class Times/Dates
- Thursday, January 24th from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, January 30th from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
- Thursday, February 5th from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
- Thursday, February 28th from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.

To Register:
- Download, print, and complete the Registration Packet and drop off, mail in, or fax in the completed registration packet to the Office of Recreation Main Office or stop in the Office of Recreation Main Office, fill out a registration packet, and pay with cash, check, VISA or MasterCard.

For more information, call 419.530.5555 or email redcross.certificationprocess@utoledo.edu

If you’re 15 or older and looking for a great summer job or challenging career that’s in demand, the Red Cross Lifeguarding program is the place to start. Through videos, group discussion and hands-on practice, you’ll learn patron rescue and surveillance skills, first aid and CPR/AED. Courses are available with a focus on a variety of environments, including pools, waterfronts, waterparks and shallow water attractions.

Class Information
- Two-Year Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification; Waterfront certification available as well
- Resuscitation mask included

Prerequisites/Requirements
- Must successfully pass a Pre-Course Session (see below)
- Participants must be at least 15 years old
- A one piece bathing suit must be brought to the first class, and every class thereafter
- Must attend and fully participate in the entire class
- Must pass all skill checks and receive an 80% or higher on written exam
- We do not reserve spots or make waiting lists for classes that are full

Class Length - Training is approximately 24-29 hours

Cost
- The cost is $145 for UT Students, REC Members, and Camp Adventure students; and $150 for Non-Members
- The cost includes the pre-course session
- NOTE: Participants who fail a certification class will not receive a credit or a refund.

Pre-Course Session
- Bring a swimsuit, towel, and padlock for the locker room
- These classes fill up quick, please register early and pay so you do not risk being dropped from the class
- Required of every lifeguarding registrant
- No additional cost
- Must be completed BEFORE starting a lifeguarding class
- Three hours of skill checks
- Participants will be given two attempts at pre-course skills during any one session. 
- Participants who fail the pre-course session may continue to re-enroll in the future pre-course sessions during that semester without any additional costs.
- Participants must notify the REC if they want to re-enroll in a future pre-course class, no walk-ins are allowed.
- Participants who fail both attempts in any pre-course class must re-try all skills in the future pre-course class - not just the ones that were failed.

Introduction For a video describing the different levels of lifeguarding, Click Here. Click on the pre-course skills below to watch a demonstration of each skill.  All videos will link to YouTube.
In order to play the videos you will need Adobe Flash Player which is available for free by clicking here. Click the play button on the YouTube website to start the video. YouTube is not affiliated with the University of Toledo.

- Skills checked for Waterfront Lifeguarding
     550 yd. Swim: no stopping, front crawl and breaststroke only  
     20 yd. Underwater Swim: no goggles, pick up three rings  
     20 yd. Brick Dive: sprint 20 yards, pick up brick, 20 yd. brick carry, climb out of the pool in 1:40s  

- Skills checked for Regular Pool Lifeguarding 
     300 yd. Swim: no stopping, front crawl and breaststroke only  
     20 yd. Brick Dive: sprint 20 yards, pick up brick, 20 yd. brick carry, climb out of the pool in 1:40s  Skills for Shallow Water Attendant
     50 yd. Swim: no stopping, front crawl and breaststroke
     20 yd. Brick Carry: sprint 20 yards, pick up brick, 20 yd. brick carry while walking in shallow, climb
      out of pool in 0:50s

Pre-course Class Times/Dates - Choose one date.  Pre-Course Session may be completed at any time BEFORE beginning lifeguarding class.
- Tuesday, February 12th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
- Thursday, February 14th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 12th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
- Thursday, March 14th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 26th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
- Thursday, March 28th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
- Monday, June 10th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Class Times/Dates
- January 25th, 26th & 27th and February 1st, 2nd & 3rd; Fridays 4-8 p.m., Saturdays 10a.m.-6p.m., & Sundays 1-6p.m.
- February 15th, 16th, 17th, 22nd, 23rd & 24th; Fridays 4-8 p.m., Saturdays 10a.m.-6p.m., & Sundays 1-6p.m.
- March 15th, 16th, 17th, 22nd, 23rd & 24th; Fridays 4-8 p.m., Saturdays 10a.m.-6p.m., & Sundays 1-6p.m.
- April 5th, 6th, 7th, 12nd, 13rd & 14th; Fridays 4-8 p.m., Saturdays 10a.m.-6p.m., & Sundays 1-6p.m.
- April 2nd, 4th, 9th, 11th, 16th, 18th, 23rd & 25th - Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
- May 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th & 19th; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Fridays 3:30 - 8:00 p.m., Saturdays 10a.m.-6p.m., & Sundays 1-6p.m.
- June 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th & 16th; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Fridays 3:30 - 8:00 p.m., Saturdays 10a.m.-6p.m., & Sundays 1-6p.m.

To Register:
- Download, print, and complete the Registration Packet and drop off, mail in, or fax in the completed registration packet to the Office of Recreation Main Office or stop in the Office of Recreation Main Office, fill out a registration packet, and pay with cash, check, VISA or MasterCard.

For more information, call 419.530.5555 or email redcross.certificationprocess@utoledo.edu

 

Designed for individuals who are comfortable in chest deep water. This program combines discussions, video and hands-on training. Real-life rescue scenarios reinforce decision-making skills. Course covers patron rescue and surveillance skills, first aid and CPR/AED.

Class Information
- Three-year basic water rescue certification

Prerequisites/Requirements
- No Prerequisites
- Participants must be comfortable in chest-deep water, and must demonstrate competency in all skills taught in course.
- Must attend and fully participate in the entire class
- Must pass all skill checks and receive an 80% or higher on written exam
- Bring one-piece swimsuit, towel, and padlock.

Class Length
- Training is approximately 4 hours

Cost
- The cost is $50 for all participants.
- NOTE: Participants who fail a certification class will not receive a credit or a refund.

Class Times/Dates
- February 26th @ 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

To Register:
- Download, print, and complete the Registration Packet and drop off, mail in, or fax in the completed registration packet to the Office of Recreation Main Office or stop in the Office of Recreation Main Office, fill out a registration packet, and pay with cash, check, VISA or MasterCard.

For more information, call 419.530.5555 or email redcross.certificationprocess@utoledo.edu 

Challenge format classes are offered as recertification classes. These classes do not contain any review or practice of skills.  Participants must know material and skills, VERY, VERY well to pass.  Only written and skills testing is done, NO INSTRUCTION.  Participants will only have one try to correctly test out on skills and pass the written exam. Book and resuscitation mask will be provided to borrow during class.

CPR/AED Challenge

Class Information
- Two-year CPR/AED professional level certification
- Book and resuscitation mask will be provided to borrow

Prerequisites/Requirements
- This is a challenge format class, so participants must already know CPR skills and material, a self-study is highly recommended.

Class Length
- Training is approximately 3 hours

Cost
- The cost is $40 for UT Students, REC Members, and Camp Adventure students; and $45 for Non-Members
- NOTE: Participants who fail a certification class will not receive a credit or a refund.

Class Times/Dates
- Thursday, January 10th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 13th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 8th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

To Register
- Download, print, and complete the Registration Packet and drop off, mail in, or fax in the completed registration packet to the Office of Recreation Main Office or stop in the Office of Recreation Main Office, fill out a registration packet, and pay with cash, check, VISA or MasterCard.

For more information, call 419.530.5555 or email redcross.certificationprocess@utoledo.edu

Lifeguarding

Class Information
- Two-year Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
- Book and resuscitation mask will be provided to borrow
- A book and mask are provided for use during the class, but must be returned at the end of the class.
- Must attend and fully participate in entire class
- Must pass all skill checks and receive an 80% or higher on written exams

Prerequisites/Requirements

Class Length
- Training is approximately 4 hours

Cost
- The cost is $75 for UT Students, REC Members, and Camp Adventure students; and $85 for Non-Members
- NOTE: Participants who fail a certification class will not receive a credit or a refund.

Class Times/Dates
- Saturday, February 9th from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
- Saturday, May 11th from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.

To Register:
- Download, print, and complete the Registration Packet and drop off, mail in, or fax in the completed registration packet to the Office of Recreation Main Office or stop in the Office of Recreation Main Office, fill out a registration packet, and pay with cash, check, VISA or MasterCard.

For more information, call 419.530.5555 or email redcross.certificationprocess@utoledo.edu

This is a challenge format class, so participants must already know lifeguard skills and material; a self-study is highly recommended.
Must fully participate in entire class
Must pass skill checks and receive an 80% or higher on written exam
Registrants must be at least 15 years old
We do not reserve spots or make waiting lists for classes that are full
Bring a swimsuit, towel, and lock
A book and mask are provided for use during the class, but must be returned at the end of the class.

American Red Cross Health and Safety instructors are an elite group of professionals who teach valuable lifesaving skills. Registrants must be at least 16 years old and hold current Red Cross Certifications.

CPR/AED Instructor Course

Class Information
- Two-year instructor authorization in CPR/AED professional level, first aid, and sport safety training.
- Registrants must be at least 16 years old and hold current Red Cross certifications in CPR/AED professional level and First Aid.

Prerequisites/Requirements
- Must complete all homework assignments and complete a practicum of two classes

Class Length
- Training is approximately 25 hours

Cost
- The cost is $150 for UT Students, REC members, non-members, and $25 for SRC staff who sign a contract to teach for the SRC.

Class Times/Dates
- Too Be Announced

To Register:
- Download, print, and complete the Registration Packet and drop off, mail in, or fax in the completed registration packet to the Office of Recreation Main Office or stop in the Office of Recreation Main Office, fill out a registration packet, and pay with cash, check, VISA or MasterCard.

For more information, call 419.530.5555 or email redcross.certificationprocess@utoledo.edu

Lifeguarding Instructor Course

Class Information
- Two-year instructor authorization in CPR/AED professional level, first aid, oxygen administration, and waterfront lifeguarding.
- Registrants must be at least 17 years old and hold current Red Cross certifications in CPR/AED professional level and First Aid.

Prerequisites/Requirements
- Must complete all homework assignments and complete a practicum of three classes

Class Length
- Training is approximately 30 hours

Cost
- The cost is $150 for UT Students, REC members, non-members, and $25 for SRC staff who sign a contract to teach for the SRC.

Class Times/Dates
- Too Be Announced

To Register:
- Download, print, and complete the Registration Packet and drop off, mail in, or fax in the completed registration packet to the Office of Recreation Main Office or stop in the Office of Recreation Main Office, fill out a registration packet, and pay with cash, check, VISA or MasterCard.

For more information, call 419.530.5555 or email redcross.certificationprocess@utoledo.edu

Water Safety Instructor (Swimming Instructor Certification)

Class Information
- Two-year instructor authorization in water safety
- Registrants must be at least 16 years old, be able to dive from the deck, perform a flip turn, and swim 10-25 yards of all six strokes.

Prerequisites/Requirements
- Must complete all homework assignments and complete a practicum of two classes

Class Length
- Training is approximately 25 hours

Cost
- The cost is $150 for UT Students, REC members, non-members, and $25 for SRC staff who sign a contract to teach for the SRC.

Class Times/Dates
- Too Be Announced

To Register:
- Download, print, and complete the Registration Packet and drop off, mail in, or fax in the completed registration packet to the Office of Recreation Main Office or stop in the Office of Recreation Main Office, fill out a registration packet, and pay with cash, check, VISA or MasterCard.

For more information, call 419.530.5555 or email redcross.certificationprocess@utoledo.edu

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

 

• Open to the community, UT students, and UT employees including the UTMC
• Must be submitted five days prior to the start of a class or the individual may be denied participation in that class, and the class may be subject to cancellation
• Must be submitted with payment to be considered registered for the class, or the individual may be dropped from the class
• Will be denied if a class is full; the Office of Recreation does not make waiting lists for classes
• Must have the release/consent portion signed before the start of a class

 CANCELLATION INFORMATION

• If a class is cancelled or rescheduled by the Office of Recreation, registrants will receive a voucher good toward the same class held at a future date within the academic year or receive a full refund.
• Refunds are mailed in the form of a UT check and processing takes 3-4 weeks.

DROPPING A CLASS

• If a registrant drops a class with at least five days notice, s/he will receive a voucher or a refund minus a $15 processing fee. If a registrant drops a class with less than a five day notice, no credit or refund will be issued.
• To drop or reschedule a class participants should contact Emily Winner by calling 419-530-5555 or by emailing redcross.certificationprocess@utoledo.edu

FAILING A CLASS

Participants who fail a certification class will not receive a credit or a refund.  Click here to download a Registration Packet in PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this file.