1. Attend and participate in all class sessions.
2. Participate in all course activities.
3. Demonstrate competency in all required skills.
4. Successfully complete the Putting It All Together Assessment Scenario(s)
5. Pass the Final Exam with an 80% or better.

1. Describe how to recognize an emergency and size up the scene.
2. Explain how to activate and work with the emergency medical services (EMS) system.
3. Understand legal concepts as they apply to lay responders, including consent and the purpose of Good Samaritan laws.
4. Identify how to reduce the risk of disease transmission when giving care.
5. Demonstrate how to check a person who is responsive for life-threatening and non-life-threatening conditions.
6. Explain how to check an injured or ill person who appears to be unresponsive.
7. Recognize the signs and symptoms of a heart attack, and describe appropriate first aid care for a person who is showing these signs and symptoms.
8. Describe the links in the Cardiac Chain of Survival.
9. Demonstrate CPR and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) for a person who is in cardiac arrest.
10. Demonstrate first aid care for a person who is choking.
11. Recognize the signs and symptoms of shock, and describe appropriate first aid care for a person who is showing these signs and symptoms.
12. Recognize the signs and symptoms of, and describe appropriate first aid care for, the following sudden illnesses: breathing emergencies, diabetic emergencies, seizures, fainting and stroke.
13. Describe methods used to control external bleeding, including the application of direct pressure and the application of a commercial tourniquet.Demonstrate the application of direct pressure to control external bleeding.
14. Explain when a commercial tourniquet should be used, and describe the basic principles of using a tourniquet.
15. Recognize the signs and symptoms of, and describe appropriate first aid care for, the following injuries: burns; muscle, bone and joint injuries; and head, neck and spinal injuries (including concussion).
16. Recognize the signs and symptoms of, and describe appropriate first aid care for, the following environmental injuries and illnesses: heat-related illnesses, cold-related illnesses and poisoning.

1. Completed Online Learning Certification
2. Download and Print Course Manual
   •  First Aid/CPR/AED Participant Manual
   • First Aid/CPR/AED Adult Ready Reference 
   • First Aid/CPR/AED Pediatric Ready Reference
3. Pen or Pencil, paper for note taking
4. CPR Mask
5. Light sweater for possible cool weather

Refund Policy: 

There are no refunds once the course has been registered for and payment has been received. This policy includes: students who do not pass the prerequisites or do not attend all classes for the entire duration of class, do not pass Red Cross required skills with proficiency or do not pass the written final with a minimum score of 80 percent.

Class Transfer: 

Students can opt to transfer classes to another date. Class transfers are allowed a total of one time and transfer requests must be submitted on a  Class Transfer Form at least 48 hours prior to the start date of the original class start date. All transfer classes must be completed within 6 months of the original class start date. All class transfer requests are $50.

Cancelled Class:

The Swimming Swan LLC., reserves the right to cancel any classes at any time. If a class is cancelled, a full refund will be given OR students will be given the option to transfer classes to another date with no additional fees.

No Visitors:

Only registered students are allowed on the pool deck and/or in the classroom during class. All visitors must wait outside in the parking lot OR leave the premises until class is over for the day.

Is this an American Red Cross Certification? Yes, this is valid for 2 years.

What are the prerequisites to be able to this course? Participants in AED-only courses must have current Red Cross or equivalent certification in CPR

How long is this course? This course is designed to be taught in approximately 3 to 6 hours depending on the modules taught and the number of participants. This includes time for class activities, skills practice and the final written exam

Is this a blended learning class where I complete an online course before I attend the in-class session? Yes, the online coursework needs to be completed beforehand, please allow up to 2.5 hours to finish.

How long does it take to receive my certification? Certificates are available within 72 hours of class completion.

Where do I access my certification?

A. By Logging into the Learning Center with the username and password you created when you began the Blended Learning online portion of your course.

B. Click on; My Learning, My Transcripts, and then Print.

C. For any help; call 1-800-Red-Cross